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Engagement Photos and Emerging from Quarantine

: Ashley McCabe Photography By Nicole Amaral On a sunny Sunday in early June, I swapped out my quarantine uniform of yoga pants and a loose T-shirt for a hot …

Nicole: Should I (Bridal) Shower?

By Nicole Amaral I’ll admit, the first things that came to mind when I thought of “Bridal Shower” were endless gift opening and inane games. ‘Do people even like going …

Nicole: The Venue

By Nicole Amaral Rob and I managed to pick the hottest day of summer for our first set of venue tours, the kind of day where just walking outside will …

Nicole: Made to Measure

By Nicole Amaral In October 1955, my grandmother walked down the aisle in a gown of ivory satin and Alençon lace purchased from Helene’s Bridal (still in business in East …

Aisle Say: Meet Nicole & Rob!

By Nicole Amaral Hello readers of Aisle Say! My fiance, Rob, and I got engaged on June 30th of this year, and I’m excited to be sharing this wedding planning …

When the Bridal Outlet Owner Becomes the Bride: The Initial Spark

Laura Zabbo, co-founder and co-owner behind Spark Bridal, the fabulous bridal outlet in Cranston, Rhode Island, is engaged! We decided to catch up with her and embark on a mini-series …

Alana and Ryan | June 30, 2018

: Mel Colvin Photography From a somewhat rough start to a news-worthy proposal to breathtaking nuptials at Glen Manor House in Portsmouth, this couple’s love story is one for the …

Sarah: Picking a Wedding Menu

: @eentertaining By Sarah Vincelette Before we even began planning our wedding, I knew I wanted to work with Easy Entertaining as our caterer. Their Café on Valley Street has …

Sarah: What If You Know Your Vision, But You Can’t Express It?

: Pexels By Sarah Vincelette The terms ‘theme’ and ‘vision’ are thrown around like confetti when you’re meeting with potential vendors. They want to know exactly what your wedding is …