Rosecliff, Newport

Rosecliff Newport Rhode Island

My bride was from New Jersey and contacted me from Wedding Wire.  Her taste was impeccable and the job itself grand. Her request was one that gave us a challenge as it was our first wedding at Rosecliff, a mansion in Newport, RI.  A gorgeous site, a gorgeous selection, and work that was a welcome challenge.

Our client provided a number of ideas with pictures, we narrowed it down to a few. Her sweetheart table consisted of a waterfall arrangement, a cascading piece of roses and hydrangeas that swept all the way to the floor.  A beautiful love seat sat behind the rose gold linen with this extravagant piece. Among the sweetheart table sat an additional 15 tables. We provided rental pilsner vases with varying cylinders to provide dimension throughout the reception room.  The flowers that topped these pieces were a gorgeous selection of secret rose selection, a blush color along with pink spray roses white hydrangeas and white stock tucked in.  There was concern with the reception pieces and its potential to be top heavy. A suggestion of water beads and lighting was made to my bride, which she was happy to agree with.  The style added more ornate decor to each piece.

The ceremony site itself made way for a new era of additional services. The bride ordered a white Chuppah with a swag decor of roses and hydrangeas that lined the top of the Chuppah. Thick and luscious piece across the top that sat in the sea breeze from the ocean scene in the background.  Breath taking. We were able to affix the piece without much complications, and additional roses, hydrangeas and greenery was added. Before setting the piece on top, white sheer treatments were added among four additional arrangements that sat centered among each post.

All in all it was an absolutely gorgeous day for a gorgeous wedding. A lot of work, but a day I can be proud of. 

-Ann Marie Peckham