Alexis + Brad . Providence Rhode Island Wedding Photographer

Aldrich Mansion might be one of my new favorite venues.  It is picture perfect, as were Alexis and Brad during their elegant wedding affair.  The day started in Providence Rhode Island at The Biltmore.  I met Brad, who is a New York City federal defender, and his groomsmen there and grabbed a few shots of them getting ready before heading over to the ceremony.  They also practiced a surprise song that Brad was to sing during his groom's toast at the reception.  Two of the groomsmen brought their guitars and made my day with this laid back approach to an otherwise sometimes stressful time.  Moments like this are why I am still captivated by weddings after years of working in this business.

The Aldrich Mansion was absolutely gorgeous, boasting multiple rooms for dining instead of one huge space.  It afforded the guests to have a more intimate dining experience and then join together for dancing and toasts.  It also gave Alexis the unique opportunity to decorate each room slightly differently.

These guys were a riot.  They requested this photo specifically and I hope they love it!

Alexis looked radiant.  She's the head of programming at The Food Network, but I'm thinking she should consider a second career as a model.  In a few photos, she reminds me of a young Barbara Streisand.

This next set of photos were taken after sunset with no flash.  The reception ran a bit behind, but Alexis and Brad had planned a very special first dance and wanted it to be on the back patio even though the light had left us.  The coordinator came up to us in a slight panic, but we reassured her that we could handle this kind of situation.  I think the images came out wonderfully and hope you agree.

NOTE: If you are a bride-to-be and are contemplating hiring a friend or beginner for your wedding day, this is a perfect reason to reconsider.  Any less experience, equipment, and talent would have resulted in dark, grainy, unattractive photos during a time like this.  Scroll down to see an image of three female guests laughing and smiling.  The next photo of the back of the castle was taken within 2 minutes of the first.  Both photos don't portray properly how dark it truly was out there, but the second gives you a better idea!

Brad serenaded Alexis in front of their friends and family.  He did an amazing job and brought Alexis to tears with his gesture.  Ah, sweet love!

I loved this wedding!  I also had the best time ever photographing it with the amazing Zev.