“A Seat At The Picnic Table”
Allie & Kyle | Rhode Tripper Photography
Sitting on floor pillows in suits and dresses while sipping on fancy Champagne is exactly how Allie and Kyle envisioned their wedding. A departure from a traditional venue with hundreds of guests, the couple opted for an intimate celebration surrounded by close family.
When they first visited Rhode Island, Allie and Kyle fell in love with the small state. They agreed to seal their love at a place they loved, their first vacation spot, Kelly Beach. This easy pick was followed by a challenge in finding a reception venue that suited their preferences. Allie turned to Pinterest for inspiration, where she stumbled upon the perfect blend between elegant yet casual: luxury picnics.
With the help of Ella, the owner of Sweet Rose Picnics, the couple’s Pinterest vision came to life. “I provided my color scheme and asked her to do her thing,” says Allie. “She provided charcuterie from Graze on Main in East Greenwich, chocolate strawberries, cake from Antonio’s Bakery in Warwick and a beautiful picnic set up with silverware, Champagne glasses and decor.”
The ceremony included twelve adults and seven children, all close family members of Allie and Kyle. Emotions still soared high that day. “It was pure magic on Kelly Beach,” says Allie. “I loved the intimacy of our ceremony.”
Following the ceremony, Allie and Kyle created and captured lasting memories running through the sand and ocean before joining their family for an unconventional afterparty. “My favorite part of the picnic reception involved a Bluetooth speaker, my husband as the DJ and us sharing dances with our parents and children,” says Allie. “Smaller in size than many, but that didn’t matter one bit. I walked down our ‘aisle’ with my dad, married the love of my life in a simple, timeless gown and enjoyed my favorite snack (charcuterie), dances, laughs and some Champagne with the ones closest to us.”
Despite skepticism surrounding the picnic-themed day, Allie an0d Kyle’s mid-November wedding exceeded expectations and lived up to the standards of the special date. “It was truly a day I wish I could relive over and over again,” says Allie.
For others who are looking to go against the grain, Allie offers her advice on how to handle outside opinions. “Do what makes you happy,” says Allie. “Everything will work out as it should. I had everything I could have ever asked for and more on my wedding day.”
The Details
Ceremony: Kelly Beach, Narragansett | Reception: Kelly Beach Airbnb on Dunes Road, Narragansett | Reception: Rental Home | Floral: Floral Designs by Donna | Picnic: Sweet Rose Picnics | Hair and Makeup: Salon Sena | Bridal attire: David’s Bridal | Groom attire: Etsy | Catering: Sweet Rose Picnics | Decor: Sweet Rose Picnics; LED Light from Etsy | Entertainment: Bluetooth speaker