Well, the big event finally arrived. Jon and I drove to Bristol RI on Wednesday to ease ourselves into all of the celebrating. We stayed at the Bristol harbor Inn which was a wonderful place with a view to match. Lindsay joined Jon and I for dinner and we really enjoyed our last quiet time alone with Lindsay, sharing stories, laughs and even a couple of tears. Thursday was errand day, one is never prepared as they think they are when the actual time arrives. Friday, the bridal party and moms chartered a boat and cruised around Newport Harbor followed by lunch in Newport. The guys went golfing. It was a cold, windy rainy day, but it did not dampen our joy and delight. We met at St. Michaels Church back in Bristol for the rehearsal, then back to Newport for a fabulous rehearsal dinner at the New York yacht Club. Saturday – the big day – spent primping, playing, picture taking, and then the wedding ceremony.
The reception was held at Blithewold Mansion which was a magical setting on the water complete with a perfect sunset. The band kept everyone dancing, and when the band were told they had to stop playing, Lindsay grabbed the microphone and with friends sang a rousing rendition of “Sweet Caroline” to end the night. Lindsay and Scott were a picture perfect couple, and the memories of the whole wedding event will be long remembered and cherished.
The reception was held at Blithewold Mansion which was a magical setting on the water complete with a perfect sunset. The band kept everyone dancing, and when the band were told they had to stop playing, Lindsay grabbed the microphone and with friends sang a rousing rendition of “Sweet Caroline” to end the night. Lindsay and Scott were a picture perfect couple, and the memories of the whole wedding event will be long remembered and cherished.
View from our hotel of the bay - boat races
Quiz - which gull is Susan, and which gull is Jon ?
Day Sailor
Jon waiting for Lindsay to arrive
Jon and Lindsay on our balcony before going to dinner
Susan and Lindsay getting some pampering
I spy Jon papparazzi - love his reflection in the mirror !
It's time to make the welcome bags
Some of the finished bags....
Bridal Harbor Cruise - Sarah, Meghan and Lindsay
Lindsay, Kerri, Courtney and Jama
Lindsay and morning Mimosa
Sarah, Meghan, Lindsay, Kerri and Courtney
New York Yacht Club view from the water
Pretty view from cruise
More Newport Harbor cruising
Rain did not stop this guy from enjoying a sail
Our Captain and crew...
Jama, Barre, Sarah, Meghan, Lindsay, Kerri, Courtney, Susan
Barre, Sarah, Meghan, Lindsay, Kerri and Courtney
Our girls - Barre and Lindsay
These boats were huge !
Bridal luncheon - Rosemarie, Jama, Lindsay, Kerri, Susan, Sarah, Claire, Barre, Courtney and Meghan
David, Barre and Jon
Rehearsal
Practicing for the real deal.....
Blake with practice bouquet
Arriving at the New York Yacht for the rehersal dinner
Yard on water side of the New York Yacht Club
The S.I.L.s - Susan, Dawn and Susan
The entertainment
A happy Jon
Scott
Scott's mom Rosemarie in blue dress
Scott, Lindsay and Scott's dad - Scott
Jon - giving a dad speech
Jon and Susan
Scott's friends and family singing a welcoming song to Lindsay to the tune of 'Hello Dolly.'
wedding morning relaxing
St. Michael's Church
St. Michael's church
Barre - pre wedding prep
and the bride with her hair done...
Susan getting hair done
Courtney
Meghan
Mia
Claire
Bride getting make up
Jon - getting ready
Susan - ready to go....
Lindsay's family left, Scott's family on right. Front row: David, Barre, Blake, Jama, Courtney, Mia. Second row: Ralph, Susan, Jon, Jim, Lindsay, Scott, Rosemarie, Bernard, Scott
Yahoo !!!!!!!!!
Front of Blithewold
Dwight, Chrissy, Susan, Raider, Amy and Tim
Tim, Dawn, Lydia and Todd
Susan, Richard and Lorraine
Cocktail hour
Susan and Cheryl
Susan getting some pics
Jon, Lew and Cheryl
Blithewold
Leaving Cocktail hour behind to go to dinner
The new Mr. and Mrs. !
Flowers in Yellow and Orange
The cake