By Kaitlyn Murray | Photography by Angel Tucker | Scouting & Styling by Jackie Ignall | Modeling by Stacie Belizaire & Tracy Whitehead
Two years of canceled plans and monotonous surroundings has kicked our wanderlust up to the max.
It has us dreaming of wedded bliss in faraway places, whether it be on a different continent, in a different time, or even out of this world. If you and your travel-loving partner feel the same, here are three ways you can host a ‘destination’ wedding no matter where you plan to physically say, “I Do.”
Tropical Trimmings
We already have the beaches, so add in some vibrant colors and exotic florals plus a fruit-filled menu, and you’ll have all the makings for this bold, paradise-perfect aesthetic.
Hair and Makeup by Simply Well Beauty, simplywellbeauty.com | Florals by Earth Blossoms Floral and Event Design, ctweddingflorist.com
ON TRACY: Scoop neck crepe gown with beaded botanical applique from the Lillian West collection by Justin Alexander, price upon request, Melissa Ashley Brides, Westerly, RI, melissaashleybrides.com. Hibiscus Drop earrings, price upon request, Ti Adoro Jewelry, tiadorojewelry.com. Arista bracelet in Daydreamer Ombre, $148, Loren Hope, lorenhope.com.
ON TRACY, LEFT: Lace V-neck gown from the Lillian West collection by Justin Alexander, price upon request, Melissa Ashley Brides. Farrow Earrings in Aqua, $238, Loren Hope. David Yurman sterling silver and prasiolite necklace, $695, Providence Diamond, Cranston, RI, providencediamond.com. ON STACIE, RIGHT: Gray and blue-toned deep V gown with layers of tulle and lace applique by Barbara Kavchok, price upon request, Love Bird Bridal Shop, Mystic, CT, lovebirdbridalshop.com. Crystal hair piece, price upon request, Ti Adoro Jewelry. Tennis bracelet, $88, Bridal Finery, East Greenwich, RI, bridalfinery.com.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Steve Madden green vinyl pumps, $109, Macy’s, macys.com. Green polka dot hoops, price upon request, Ti Adoro Jewelry, tiadorojewelry.com. Emerald and diamond stud earrings, price upon request, Providence Diamond, Cranston, RI, providencediamond.com. Gardenia stud, price upon request, Ti Adoro Jewelry. Newport emerald necklace, prices start at $995, Haverhill, haverhill.com. Stetson Panama Hat, $89, Franklin Rogers Ltd., Providence, RI, suitstoreri.com. Personalized Greenwich 5 Birthstone and Diamond earrings with citrine, peridot, white topaz, pink tourmaline, and aquamarine stones, $805, Haverhill. Pink crochet chandelier earrings, $24.95, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, Providence, RI, shopqueenofhearts.com. La Reine clip-ons, $148, Loren Hope, lorenhope.com. Green floral silk and Swarovski stone earrings, $50, Halima Grine, halima-grine.fr. Sunset Newport necklace in 14-karat gold, prices start at $995, Haverhill. The Palms clutch, $208, Kent Stetson, kentstetson.com. Palm silk pocket square, $125, Marc Allen Fine Clothiers, Providence, RI, marcalleninc.com. Pink silk pocket squares, $45 each, Franklin Rogers Ltd. Faux leather palm earrings, $24, NAVA, Providence, RI, shopnava.com. Arista bracelet in Daydreamer Ombre, $148, Loren Hope. Leather and green dial Shinola watch, $1,095, Providence Diamond. Paraiba tourmaline pendant surrounded by natural fancy orange yellow diamonds (18-karat yellow gold), price upon request, M.R.T. Jewelers, East Providence, RI, mrtjewelers.com.
Invitation suite by Allyson DuPont Designs, allysondupont.com. Jewelry from Baxter’s Fine Jewelry, Warwick, RI, baxtersjewelry.com.
Signature Cocktails by the Industrious Spirit Company, iscospirits.com | Signage by Perfectly Personalizd, perfectlypersonalizd.com
Sweetheart Cake by Maxine Baked, maxinebaked.com | Fruit Platter and Dessert by Perfect Picnix Catering Co., perfectpicnix.com
Vintage Vibes
No need to stick to a certain decade—this theme is what you make it. Dig through your grandma’s jewelry box, play up the lace, thrift for mismatched tableware, rock dried flowers and/or serve a classic signature cocktail.
Hair and Makeup by Simply Well Beauty, simplywellbeauty.com | Florals by Young Designs Floral Studio, ydflowers.com
ON STACIE: Willa White Lily Gown, price upon request, Bridal Garden, East Greenwich, RI, bridalgardenri.net. Paraiba tourmaline pendant surrounded by natural fancy orange yellow diamonds (18-karat yellow gold), price upon request; hand-assembled 14-karat rose and yellow gold circle link and diamond bracelet, price upon request; and statement morganite ring with diamond accent (14-karat rose gold), $2,200, all from M.R.T. Jewelers, East Providence, RI, mrtjewelers.com.
ON STACIE, LEFT: Beaded lace crepe long sleeve gown by Eddy K Italia, price upon request, Spark Bridal Outlet, Cranston, RI, sparkbridal.com. Veil with delicate pearl details, $425, Bridal Garden. Diamond engagement ring, price upon request, Providence Diamond, Cranston, RI, providencediamond.com. ON TRACY, RIGHT: Embroidered lace and beaded V-neck ivory gown by Eddy K Italia, price upon request, Spark Bridal Outlet. Colette comb and blush chandelier earrings, prices upon request, both from Ti Adoro Jewelry, tiadorojewelry.com. David Yurman diamond engagement ring, price upon request, and 18-karat yellow gold and diamond bracelet, $7,800, both from Providence Diamond. Heels are model’s own.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Melissa Lace veil, price upon request, Arianna Nicola Bridal, ariannanicola.com. Floral headpiece on ribbon, $235, Bridal Finery, East Greenwich, RI, bridalfinery.com. Bristol Pink Opal Necklace in 14-karat gold, $350, Haverhill, haverhill.com. Silk organza and dried flower pink earrings, $50, Halima Grine, halima-grine.fr. Doves by Doron Paloma diamond pendant necklace featuring round and baguette diamonds and 18-karat yellow gold, $1,865, M.R.T. Jewelers, East Providence, RI, mrtjewelers.com. Chloe earrings, $298, Loren Hope, lorenhope.com. 18-karat yellow gold men’s wedding band, price upon request, Providence Diamond, Cranston, RI, providencediamond.com. Ivory satin embellished pump, Badgley Mischka Collection, $215, Nordstrom, nordstrom.com. Jeweled bracelet, $88, Bridal Finery. Alma Hair Comb, $278, Loren Hope. Floral hairpiece, $220, Bridal Finery. Dusty pink feather and silk flowers, $60, Halima Grine. Silk pocket squares, $125 each, Marc Allen Fine Clothiers, Providence, RI, marcalleninc.com. 18-karat yellow gold ring featuring bezel set baguette and round diamonds, $7,000, M.R.T. Jewelers.
Invitation suite by Cricket Printing, cricketprinting.com. Jewelry from Baxter’s Fine Jewelry, Warwick, RI, baxtersjewelry.com.
Signature Cocktails by the Industrious Spirit Company, iscospirits.com | Signage by Perfectly Personalizd, perfectlypersonalizd.com
White Chocolate Fountain and Strawberries from Sweet Streams, sweetstreamschocolate.com | Petite Cakes and Macarons from Ellie’s, elliesprov.com
Celestial Charm
This cosmic premise lets you reach for the stars, literally. Consider: anemones with their moon-white petals and deep space-blue centers, twinkling decor and dazzling accessories.
Hair and Makeup by Simply Well Beauty, simplywellbeauty.com | Florals by Cherryhill Flowers, cherryhillflower.com
ON TRACY: Hayley Paige “Arlo” beaded V-neck gown, price upon request, Bridal Garden, East Greenwich, RI, bridalgardenri.net. Celeste headpiece, price upon request, Ti Adoro Jewelry, tiadorojewelry.com. CZ studs, $48, Bridal Finery, East Greenwich, RI, bridalfinery.com.
ON TRACY, LEFT: Andria Bird bespoke gown with plunging neckline, V-back, sheer French Chantilly lace bodice and scattered star detailing throughout, price upon request, Love Bird Bridal Shop, Mystic, CT, lovebirdbridalshop.com. Star drop earrings, $48, and Strands of Sparkle bracelet, $68, both from Bridal Finery. David Yurman Starburst ring, $1,250, Providence Diamond, Cranston, RI, providencediamond.com. ON STACIE, RIGHT: Hayley Paige “Lauren” beaded and embroidered gown with layered sparkle tulle, price upon request, Bridal Garden. Star hair pins, $15 each, Bridal Finery, bridalfinery.com. Greenwich 5 white topaz and diamond necklace in 14-karat gold, $675, Haverhill, haverhill.com. David Yurman Starburst bracelet with pavé diamonds, $1,200, Providence Diamond. Doves by Doron Paloma cluster diamond ring in 18-karat white gold, $6,200, M.R.T. Jewelers, East Providence, RI, mrtjewelers.com.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Jewel by Badgley Mischka Jan Evening Mule, $109, Macy’s, macys.com. Frederique Constant – Highlife Worldtimer with automatic movement and observation back, $4,295, M.R.T. Jewelers, East Providence, RI, mrtjewelers.com. Three-star ring, $24, Nava, Providence, RI, shopnava.com. Graduated Blue Sapphire earrings featuring South Sea pearls and diamond accents, $4,195, M.R.T Jewelers. 18-karat white gold men’s wedding band and 18-karat white gold and diamond cuff bracelet, prices upon request, both from Providence Diamond, Cranston, RI, providencediamond.com. Bassali crescent moon pendant with Mother of Pearl inlay and diamond surround (14-karat yellow gold), $800, M.R.T. Jewelers. Jewel by Badgley Mischka Ocean Embellished sandal, $99, Macy’s. Oval baguette CZ tennis bracelet, $88, and two-point hairpiece with woven connecting pieces, $148, both from Bridal Finery, East Greenwich, RI, bridalfinery.com. Tri-Drusy necklace in black, $40, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, Providence, RI, shopqueenofhearts.com. Celestial Star Hoops, $24, NAVA, Providence, RI, shopnava.com. Diamonds clutch, $208, Kent Stetson, kentstetson.com. Moon and star earrings, price upon request, Ti Adoro Jewelry, tiadorojewelry.com. Star hair pins, $15 each, Bridal Finery. David Yurman cufflinks, $595, Providence Diamond. Star studs with pink, clear and blue crystals, $20, NAVA. Doves by Doron Paloma sun and moon 18-karat gold blue lapis inlay paperclip necklace, price upon request, M.R.T. Jewelers. Celestial moon hair barrettes, $20 each, Bridal Finery.
Invitation Suite by ColorQuarry Letterpress, colorquarryletterpress.com. Jewelry from Baxter’s Fine Jewelry, Warwick, RI, baxtersjewelry.com.
Signature Cocktails by the Industrious Spirit Company, iscospirits.com | Signage by Perfectly Personalizd, perfectlypersonalizd.com
Cake from Sin, eatwicked.com | Chocolates from Sweenor’s Chocolates, sweenorschocolates.com