Aviva and Chris’ Intimate Coastal Wedding on Prudence Island, RI

Chris and Aviva were married on Prudence Island, off the Rhode Island coast — a lawn above the water, white chairs set out under the trees, and about as much joy as a day can hold. The bouquet spent the morning in the kitchen sink. Afterward we picked our way out over the rocks and up to the lighthouse, and the cake got cut with the bay behind them.

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Aviva and Chris hold each other at the water's edge on Prudence Island, Rhode Island
Guests watch the ceremony from white chairs on the lawn above the bay
The groom listens during the ceremony, a yellow boutonniere on his lapel
The bride smiles as the officiant reads during the ceremony
Aviva and Chris stand together at the altar with the bay behind them
The couple raise their arms in celebration as the ceremony ends
Aviva and Chris hold hands as the officiant reads their vows
The couple stand on the rocks at the shoreline, the bride's train spread behind her
The groom dips the bride into a kiss in front of the guests
Aviva and Chris walk the rocky shoreline, small against the water
The bridal bouquet waiting in the kitchen sink on the morning of the wedding
White chairs set out under the trees before the ceremony begins
The bride laughs with a hand on her groom's face during portraits
Aviva and Chris face each other on the beach, dune grass at their backs
A guest films on her phone as the table cheers during the reception
The bride laughs in the kitchen, her bouquet on the counter beside her
The couple pick their way across the rocks along the cove
Aviva and Chris stand close together on the beach, her bouquet between them
The bride raises a hand to the group gathered in the yard after the ceremony
Aviva and Chris get ready in separate rooms before the ceremony
Aviva and Chris at the foot of the Prudence Island lighthouse
The couple cut their cake outdoors with the water behind them
The couple feed each other cake at the table, a dog waiting underneath
The bride and her party laugh together while getting ready in the house
The couple walk through the grass below Prudence Island Light
Someone laughs while helping the bride into her shoes before the ceremony
Aviva gathers her dress as the two step out onto the rocks by the water
Chris leads Aviva down the white lighthouse steps, bouquet in hand
The bride is folded into a hug after the ceremony, bouquet still in hand
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