When you look back on your wedding day, you are sure to remember the genuine smiles of friends and family surrounding you. And you will remember how it felt to see your bride or groom for the first time. And you will recall how much fun you had dancing the night away. You will also likely remember the weather, if you were married in New England, that is. Because our weather is always offering surprises. For A+M, that surprise came in the form of unseasonably cold winter weather (seriously like in the teens for the highs) and some light snow.

Initially we had planned to be outside for portraits- these two are such troopers- but once we walked out into the wind, we realized we would mostly be inside. Fortunately I was able to help them secure a time slot inside the beautiful Rhode Island State House. With snow on the ground and holiday decorations inside, we certainly felt the celebratory nature of the season. Best of all, we had a great time and got great photos, regardless of Old Man Winter’s unexpected plans.

Thank you to all the vendors who helped make Alison and Matt’s day special!

Floral Design: Golden Gate  | DJ/Band: Chris Saraiva | Invitations: Minted | Officiant: Jay Ekman | Bride Designer: Mikaella Bridal | Bridesmaids Designer: Hayley Paige  | Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Jos. A. Bank | Cake: Scrumptions | Caterer: Renaissance Downtown Providence | Ceremony & Reception: Renaissance Downtown Providence| Hair: New Leaf Hair Studio | Makeup: Meghan Cotton Makeup Artistry | Photographer: Allegro Photography

Brides laugh with her bridesmaids

 

Bride stares out hotel window

 

Wedding dress hangs in hotel

 

Bride holds up her wedding dress hanger that says "Mrs O'Leary"

 

Best man helps groom with his bowtie

 

Groom puts on his tuxedo

 

Bride poses in her Mikaella wedding dress

 

Bride looks outside in her wedding dress- providence state house

 

Bride steps out into snowy Providence

 

rhode island state house wedding - Bride climbs grand staircase to get first look at her groom

 

ri state house- Groom awaits first look at his brie

 

Bride and groom embrace before wedding

 

rhode island state house at christmas- Bride and groom embrace before wedding

 

Bride and groom kiss before wedding

 

Groom kisses bride on cheek

 

Groom sees his bride before the wedding

 

Bride and groom await their wedding party

 

 

holiday wedding at the rhode island state house in providence- Bride and groom pose with their bridesmaids and groomsmen

 

Bride poses with her fur throw in Mikaella bridal gown

 

Bride and groom smile at each other before wedding

 

Bride and groom pose in library stacks of the rhode island state house, providence

 

ri state house library- Bride and groom embrace in library stacks- rhode island state house

 

providence ri state house - Bride and groom kiss in library stacks

 

providence rhode island state house- Bride and groom walk in snowy Providence, RI

 

Groom awaits his bride at the alter

 

Bride is walked down the aisle by her father

 

Bride and groom get married

 

Bride and groom celebrate their vows

 

Wedding guests dance at Renaissance Providence Wedding

 

Bride and groom have their first dance

 

Bride gets ready to throw bouquet

 

Bride and groom dance at wedding

 

Groom laughs at wedding toast

 

Father of the bride gives wedding toast

 

Bride laughs at wedding toast

 

Bridesmaids give wedding toast

 

Wedding party toast each other

 

Groomsman laughs at wedding toast

 

Bride dances with her father

 

Groom dances with his mother

 

Bride and groom kiss and cut the cake

 

Grandparents dance at wedding

 

Wedding guests twirl on dance floor