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Sal + Jillian

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Belle Mer

Newport, Rhode Island

The picturesque coastal charm of Newport, Rhode Island, provided the perfect canvas for Sal and Jillian's extraordinary wedding at the stunning Belle Mer. Their special day was an intimate celebration filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Belle Mer, with its panoramic views of the Narragansett Bay, set the stage for Sal and Jillian's heartfelt union. Against the backdrop of the sparkling waters, the couple exchanged vows surrounded by their closest family and friends, the gentle sea breeze adding an ethereal touch to the ceremony.

The elegance of Belle Mer perfectly complemented Sal and Jillian's refined taste. The venue, adorned with delicate floral arrangements and soft candlelight, created an ambiance that spoke volumes about the couple's love and commitment to one another.

The celebration was an intimate affair, filled with heartfelt conversations and shared laughter. From the heartfelt toasts to the joyous embraces on the dance floor, every moment resonated with the warmth of their love and the happiness of their union.

As the night drew to a close, Sal and Jillian bid goodbye to their loved ones with hearts full of gratitude. Surrounded by sparklers and well-wishes, they embarked on a new chapter together, hand in hand, promising a lifetime of love and happiness.

Sal and Jillian's wedding at Belle Mer was a testament to the beauty of simplicity and the power of love. As they walked away into the night, the echoes of their joyous celebration lingered, marking the beginning of a beautiful journey together.

As the stars twinkled overhead and the waves whispered their blessings, Sal and Jillian ventured forward, united by the love that blossomed amidst the serene beauty of Belle Mer.

Photo Look: MMC 1

Package: Deluxe Too

Vendors:

Venue: Belle Mer

Planner: Tone Events

Florist: Sweet Talk Floral

Hair: Ali Lomazzo Beauty

Makeup: Ali Lomazzo Beauty

Music: Xtreme Soundz DJ

Dress: Zavana Couture Stella

3 Tips for Your Engagement Session

Saint Lucy Vincent Beach

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

At Move Mountains Co., we believe that engagement sessions are an integral part of the wedding experience. These sessions allow couples to celebrate their love and capture memories that will last a lifetime. In this resource page, we share some essential tips that will help you make the most of your engagement session.

Tip One: Choose a Recommended Location

Choosing a location is crucial for capturing stunning photos during your engagement session. At Move Mountains Co., we highly recommend using our preapproved locations for best results. Our talented photographers are familiar with these spots around Southern New England and know exactly where to find the perfect lighting and scenery. Choosing a new location can be a bit challenging, and sometimes, it may not yield the best results. Click here to view our recommended locations for your engagement session.

Tip Two: Wear Clothing You Feel Confident and Comfortable In

Your engagement session is all about capturing your love and unique personalities. To help you feel confident and comfortable during your session, we recommend wearing clothing that makes you feel good about yourself. It's essential to choose clothing that reflects your personal style and makes you feel your best. If you're a bit self-conscious, we suggest wearing clothing that won't exacerbate your insecurities.

Tip Three: Dress for the Weather

The weather can be unpredictable, especially in Southern New England. Before your engagement session, check the forecast and dress accordingly. If you're having a beach session in April, wearing a flowy thin dress may not be the best idea as it can be freezing and uncomfortable. Instead, we suggest wearing layers and bringing a jacket or sweater just in case. Being comfortable during your session is essential, so make sure you're dressed for the weather.

We hope these tips will help you prepare for your engagement session and make it a memorable experience. At Move Mountains Co., we are passionate about capturing your love and creating memories that will last a lifetime. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to working with you!

“Our photos are unbelievable, we love them! Thank you so much.”
— Olivia
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Horton + Laurie

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Atlantic Resort Wedding

Newport, RI

Horton + Laurie are the absolute definition of madly in love. The entire day was filled with boisterous laughter and happy tears. Emotions that were so genuine that you can just feel them jumping out of the screen! And you can also thank just about everyone that attended their wedding for they all carried the same energy of celebration. Congratulations to these two all over again!

Photo Look: MMC1
Package: Deluxe

Vendors:
Caterer: Wyndham Newport
Venue: Wyndham Newport
Florist: Ebenezer Decorations
Hair: Jerry Tolbert
Makeup: Visage 1 Studios
Music: DJ Superduke

Tim + Olivia

Saint Lucy Vincent Beach

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Tim and Olivia’s engagement session at Martha’s Vineyard was our favorite photo session to date. We loved getting to visit this down to earth couple’s favorite beach with our engagement photography and videography team. We now offer engagement videos for our wedding brides and grooms as the perfect creative element to include in your engagement session. This teaser is easy to share on Instagram and is a beautiful way to remember the days leading up to your wedding. If you’d like to learn more about booking an engagement video session with us, you can reach out to us here:

“Our photos are unbelievable, we love them! Thank you so much.”
— Olivia

Mike + Becky

Castle Hill Inn

Newport, RI

Mike and Becky’s sunny, bright, romantic mansion wedding at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island was filled with so many sweet candid moments that our wedding photography and wedding videography team had so much fun getting to capture. Our wedding photographer and wedding videographer’s photojournalistic approach to the wedding day allowed the wedding team to stick to the background and let the bride and groom really enjoy their day while still capturing all of the heartfelt, beautiful moments in photos and in video. If this laid back photography style fits what you’d like for your wedding photos and wedding film, reach out to us today before our season books up!

“So excited about our wedding photos! We are beyond happy with them.”
— Becky

Tyler + Lauren

Colt State Park

Bristol, Rhode Island

Tyler and Lauren are a down to earth, fun loving couple and our wedding photographers loved getting to photograph their windy March engagement session photos. Their two hour engagement session at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island took full advantage of the early evening light and the diversity of their location. This wedding couple knew that they wanted their Save the Date photos to include some scenic photos by the ocean as well as in the woods, and this portrait session location was the perfect fit to get the best of both worlds. We can’t wait to see them again at their wedding this autumn at Oceancliff!

Tim + Katie

Beavertail State Park

Jamestown, RI

We’ve been looking back at our favorite weddings and engagement sessions from previous wedding seasons and we wanted to share a throwback to Tim and Katie’s engagement session at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island! Their love story began with just a high school crush, it was incredible to see how far this New England couple had come. By the time the sun set on the beach at the end of their photo session, this bride and groom was more than ready for their wedding the following summer. If you’ve ever been on the fence about having an engagement session, our photographers always recommend trying it! Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have!

“Absolutely incredible team of photographers and videographers! Our wedding day could not have been captured any more beautifully and we are so thankful to Move Mountains for that. If you are looking for a professional, thoughtful and extremely talented group of people- look no further!”
— Katie

Jimmie + Kate's Boat Session

Hawthorne Cove

Salem, MA

We’re not gonna lie, our wedding photography and videography team was a little star struck when we first met Boston-based fashion blogger, Prep of Boston! The first time we met Jimmie and Kate was at their favorite spot in Salem, Massachusetts. It was on their boat and by the docks that these two fell in love, and we loved hearing their collection of memories they shared there! It’s always extra meaningful getting to visit different spots that hold sentimental value to our wedding couples for their engagement sessions! Check out their engagement photos and their engagement video below. If you have a special place in mind that you’d like your engagement photos or engagement video taken, we want to hear about it! Contact us here.

Vendors:

Planning: Cristen & Co.
Makeup: Pretty Wife Beauty

“We got married at a residential home in Rhode Island in October 2017 and Move Mountains did an exceptional job capturing the gorgeous weekend. I absolutely love our photos and really enjoyed working with the photographers. Among what I appreciated: their prices were reasonable, they were willing to customize a package that made sense for our wedding needs and the photographers were very responsive to the style of photography we were going for. My only regret is not booking a bit more time with the photographers. Thank you Move Mountains!”
— Arwa

Connor + Amanda

Beavertail State Park

Jamestown, RI

Every time we visit Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island to photograph our engagement sessions with our recently engaged couples, it’s easy to see that it’s magical! Connor and Amanda’s engagement shoot with their wedding photographer was no exception! We had a blast navigating the beach’s rocky terrain with these two! This was the perfect opportunity for this couple to get comfortable in front of the camera while getting to know their photographer some more! We can’t wait to see them again when they say “I Do” at Fort Adams this September!

““My fiancé and I just had our engagement photos done, and could not be happier with how they came out! The pictures are absolutely beautiful.. And our photographer had them totally complete in less than a week. I can’t wait to work with them at our wedding.””
— Sarah H

Chuck + Kristin

Newport Officers Club

Newport, RI

After Chuck and Kristin’s dramatic, stunning engagement session with their lead engagement session photographer, Tiahna, we were beyond excited to reunite with this Arizona-based couple for their glamorous summer wedding at the Newport Officers Club in Newport, Rhode Island! Chuck and Kristin purchased the Deluxe wedding photography and wedding videography package, which includes one wedding videographer and two wedding photographers! Thanks to our team, we were able to start the day in two different getting ready locations: the Homewood Suites, and Hotel Viking! After our bride and groom tied the knot at Saint Lucy’s Church in Middletown, RI, the bride and groom, and bridal party were whisked away to explore the town with their photographers and videographer before celebrating at their beautiful reception! It was an honor getting to capture and retell their story for them to relive in the years to come! Congratulations again you two!

Vendors:

Venue: Newport Officers' Club
Florist: Flower Thyme
Hair/Makeup: Ali Lomazzo
DJ/Band: Evolution Entertainment

Daniel + Chelsea

The Bohlin

Newport, RI

One thing’s for sure: Dan and Chelsea know how to throw a party! Our wedding photography and videography team had a blast at this bright summer wedding! This fun-loving couple had an effortless wedding day seeing all that Newport, Rhode Island had to offer! They took on the nautical town by trolley and hit some classic Newport landmark spots for their wedding photos and wedding film! After starting the day at RaNew Salon, we were able to have their first look photographed at the elegant and beautiful Salve Regina University! After saying “I Do” at The Bohlin, they were whisked away to the sailing docks to take a quick breath and get some beautiful photos along the water! After this, it was straight to the tent reception that they had all been waiting for! Our bride and groom danced the night away, and our photo and video team was there to catch all of the best moments! We hope you enjoy!

Vendors:

Venue: The Bohlin
Flowers: Robin Hollow Farm
Hair/Makeup: RaNew Salon & Spa
Band: Clique (via Wilson Stevens)
Invitations: Lasting Impressions

“I wish I could give 10 stars! I am so happy that we found the team at Move Mountains Co. to be our photographers and videographer for our special day. Our engagement session with Sean was awesome because it gave us an opportunity to meet each other before the big day and for him to get to know our personalities. Nicole, the Studio Manager, was great to work with, as she was quick to respond via e-mail and always available to answer my never ending questions over the phone. Day-of shooters were Sean and Tiahna and they were so great, especially because they patient with our large bridal party, which at times was a rowdy crew!”
— Chelsea

Chuck + Kristin

Fort Adams

Newport, RI

Wedding photographers are always on the hunt for the best, most awe-inspiring spots to shoot! With old style engineering and rustic structure, Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island was just that place! Chuck and Kristin chose to explore Fort Adams and it’s rich history with their wedding photographer, Tiahna, for their dramatic and stunning engagement session. This couple flew all the way from Arizona to be here in Rhode Island for their Newport destination wedding! Chuck actively serves in the United States Marine Corps, and we were honored to spend some time with them before their wedding at the Newport Officer’s Club just a few days later! They brought the energy and excitement to this engagement session (I mean, did you SEE that dip?) and we had a great time photographing their beautiful engagement portraits. Stay tuned to see their wedding photos and wedding video from their wedding day!