Kristen & Tim met on the very first night Kristen arrived in Australia to study abroad. Tim was the country boy, and they bonded over their love for riding horses. Kristen eventually left to return home to the States with a hole in her heart, but Tim wasn’t far behind. He surprised her in New York City a few months later, and they knew they were meant to be together. They moved to Washington, DC for Kristen’s residency, where Tim proposed in 2019 along the famous cherry blossoms.
On the day of their wedding, torrential storms turned to sweet sunshine for Kristen & Tim, who after multiple postponements because of travel bans, finally had the Australian American wedding they dreamed of! They had a first look at Grace Kelly beach and explored the Castle Hill Lighthouse before joining their families and wedding party for photos. Kristen wore a stunning Sareh Nouri gown, while her bridesmaids sported mismatched dresses in shades of blue and classic New England blue & white patterned dresses as well from BHLDN and Jenny Yoo. Tim rocked a velvet tuxedo and Stubbs & Wootton slippers with horses on them (a nod to their equestrian backgrounds). The ceremony arch and aisle were exploding with white and green florals, and cocktail hour was in a Sperry tent with all the New England staples: oysters, wooden lobster buoy escort cards, and even a cocktail guru pouring signature drinks. Basket lights hung from the ceiling of the reception room over the grand head table, and the bride’s sister painted each custom table number and their monogram logo at the bar. Kristen’s grandparent’s cake topper graced the top of the cake, and they brought in Tatte Bakery from Boston all the way to Newport for individual desserts.
Venue: Castle Hill Inn – Photography: Lena Mirisola – Second Shooting: Genevieve Rudolph – Planner: Mavinhouse Events – Videography: Some Fuzzy – Florals: Earth Blossoms – Band: Sugarbabies Inc. – Cocktails: The Cocktail Guru – Hair/Makeup: Ali Lomazzo – Cake: Scrumptions Bakery – Stationery: Wouldn’t It Be Lovely – Tux: Suit Supply – Rings: Horizon Diamonds – Groom’s Shoes: Stubbs and Wootton – Bride’s Shoes: Stuart Weitzman – Bridesmaid Dresses: BHLDN and Jenny Yoo – Bridal Gown: Sareh Nouri – Bridal Shop: A Little Something White – Rentals: Ryan Designs and Peak Event Services
