A Bright, Fun, and Romantic Wedding at Castle Hill Inn

Caitlin Shaughnessy and Christopher DeNunzio 1st fulfilled in middle university at the Greenwich Nation Day School in Connecticut, when she was “the new kid” from Texas. He assisted her feel welcome and every night time when she signed onto AOL instant messenger, she would get a information, pretty much promptly, from Chris.

On a journey to St. Lucia to celebrate their 10-12 months anniversary, Chris astonished Caitie with a proposal by the water. She wasn’t expecting something, as they experienced discussed waiting around a calendar year to get engaged. He told her they were likely on a sunset cruise to see the dolphins, but as they arrived up coming to the basin, a boat was nowhere in sight. He pretended to be flustered, but as a “stranger” handed by, Chris requested if the individual could get a image of Caitie and himself. As the digital camera was elevated, he got down on just one knee and requested Caitie if she would marry him.

The moment engaged, the New York Town-based mostly pair looked for a location that persons could get to from the city devoid of hopping on a plane. Newport, Rhode Island, checked off all the containers, and due to the pandemic, Caitie and Chris booked Castle Hill Inn sight unseen. “We cherished that we could have the overall marriage from pre-ceremony bubbles to the following-celebration all in distinct destinations at the inn,” the bride shares. “For the wedding day aesthetic, we preferred it to really feel a tiny un-conventional and general pleased, fun, and really intimate. With the help of our marriage ceremony planner, Ashley Douglass Functions, and our florist, Stoneblossom, we incorporated loads of flowers to convey the elevated atmosphere and distinct types of lighting for a passionate really feel during the whole evening.” Bella Figura set the tone for the weekend with a gorgeous invitation suite.

“For the welcome occasion at 41 North, I chose a Marchesa Notte gown, in depth with floral embroidery, beaded gildings, and tiers of prolonged fringe,” Caitie shares. She searched prolonged and challenging for her ceremony robe and desired a thing “romantic, stylish, and playful all at the same time.” With aid from her mom and her sister, Caitie realized the new embroidered Fiona costume by Mira Zwillinger was “the one” from the minute she tried it on. The bride-to-be eliminated the bow at the back again to improved match her design and style and paired it with uncomplicated jewelry.

For attractiveness, hairstylist Frankie Denise and make-up artist Brandy Rhoads traveled from New York City for the weekend activities. “Frankie has been cutting my hair in New York for many years and has turn into a shut friend,” Caitie points out. “We achieved Brandy via Frankie and she did the splendor for my sister’s wedding ceremony a several a long time ago. From the next I obtained engaged, I realized that I needed to have Frankie and Brandy there by my facet for the marriage ceremony weekend.”

On September 11, 2021, Caitie walked down the aisle, lined by pink, peach, and papaya florals, to the ombré arch, as “You” by Dave Matthews Band performed. “This was pretty unique and psychological, for the reason that this has been ‘our song’ because we first began courting as seniors in significant college,” Caitie shares. The ceremony was officiated by the bride’s cousin, Melissa Allen. The couple’s most loved aspect of the support was examining their individual vows to one yet another, and as soon as introduced as spouse and wife, they walked again down the aisle to “Signed, Sealed, Shipped (I’m Yours)” by Stevie Ponder.

The reception tent was protected in intimate bistro lights, vibrant flowers, and papaya-coloured drapery by Ryan Designs. Brooklyn Audio of Hank Lane New music introduced the energy to the dance flooring all evening, as attendees relished signature common and spicy margaritas.

Caitie and Chris had their very first dance to “Electric Love” by Børns. And right after the delicious evening meal, peanut butter cake and donuts from Confectionary Patterns had been served for dessert and to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.

For the immediately after-party, Caitie improved into a Bronx and Banco dress to dance at the Castle Hill Mansion. “The disco was SO substantially entertaining,” Caitie gushes. “We had wigs and tons of props—and absolutely everyone received genuinely into it, which we LOVED. I’ll by no means forget Chris crushing the air guitar to ‘We Did not Start the Fire’ by Billy Joel.”