Venue cancellation, rainy wedding day, you name it — when the unexpected happens, you’re forced to troubleshoot or simply go with the flow. Or, you decide to go with a theme “less traveled” and come up with your own decor ideas. Read on to find out how these contigency plans and unique wedding themes turned out.
“Home Is Where The Heart Is”
Anna & Matt | EEW Photography
When Anna and Matt’s wedding venue canceled on them a few months before their big day, the two were quick on their feet about how to solve the issue. Brainstorming alternatives, Matt thought of a relative of his who owns a spacious property in Tiverton near the charming New England village, Tiverton Four Corners. This allowed the pair to keep the original date and most of the vendors they had booked.
Once the beautiful day concluded, the couple realized this sudden adjustment was meant to be. “It turned out to be the perfect day,” says Anna. “Not many people get to visit their wedding venue multiple times a year.”
For this casual coastal boho wedding, the first look and private vows took place on a private beach near the venue. Back at the private property-turned-wedding reception area, the vendors were ironing out small details to ensure the day went smoothly.
“The vendors were the glue to our wedding,” says Anna. “It was amazing to see every vendor come together and work with us to help make our tricky situation still the best day. Keane’s Wood Fired Catering has incredible food and the staff were some of the nicest people. Our photographer, Emily [of EEW Photography], is such a good, genuine human. She took the time to get to know us as people and this certainly helped her capture us on our most important day.”
Besides other contributing vendors including EZ Bar as the bartender, DJ Sean from Southcoast Entertainment and Pranzi Catering providing the tent and other rentals, Anna and Matt mastered many DIY tasks for the decor, signage, florals, cigar and whiskey bar and more. Homemade desserts — Italian wedding cookies, snickerdoodle and chocolate crinkle cookies — were baked by Matt’s brother, Andrew.
If a backyard wedding in Tiverton with Mount Hope Bay in the background isn’t Rhode Island enough, Del’s frozen lemonade kept guests hydrated, Ocean State-style.
Hosting a wedding at a relative’s backyard also meant allowing beloved furry guests to attend. Gunner, Anna and Matt’s dog, has been a huge part of their lives for six years and was able to trail behind his newlywed owners throughout the night.
Despite not having control in their initial venue canceling on them, Anna and Matt are grateful for how everything turned out in the end, with their last-minute change and flawless undertaking. Without a venue’s curfew to obey to, the only thing the newlyweds needed to worry about was soaking in the special day with their closest family and friends. “There wasn’t much in our control towards the end of planning, so we’re thrilled with how it turned out,” says Anna.
The Details
Catering: Keane’s Wood Fired Catering | Bridal Attire: Casablanca Bridal from VeLace Bridal, Bellingham, MA | Groom’s Attire: Ralph Lauren from George’s Apparel in Manchester, NH | Hair: Done by older sister/Maid of Honor Alyson | Makeup: Courtney Parker | Day-of Coordinator: Alyssa Wood | Transportation: Hampton Inn Shuttle & Rockstar Limo | Entertainment: DJ Sean with Southcoast Entertainment | Tents/Rentals: Pranzi