Blue & white seaside wedding in Newport with a yacht as a backdrop

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Aubrey and Nate met in late summer 2020 on Hinge, sharing an unexpectedly perfect first date at Seattle’s Gasworks Park that lasted over three hours. What began with low expectations quickly turned into something deeper. Nate proposed three years later in Aubrey’s hometown of Tampa, orchestrating a surprise celebration with both of their families and closest friends. It was a heartfelt beginning to their engagement and a reflection of how important their communities are to them. Their wedding day - captured by Hedi Field with florals by Robin Hollow Farms - was equally personal and intentional, drawing inspiration from a "modern seaside" aesthetic.

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Bride-designed paper goods

Set in Newport on the first day of summer, the celebration featured soft blues, seafoam greens, and whimsical paper goods hand-designed by Aubrey herself.

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Bridal style: family heirlooms

Thoughtful heirlooms, like Aubrey’s tanzanite ring and her mother’s tennis bracelet, added generational meaning, while fashion choices—like her CBK-inspired reception gown and Nate’s personalized suit—kept things stylish.

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Coastal-inspired wedding parties

The bridesmaids wore a variety of solid and patterned coastal blue, green, and lavender dresses in multiple styles, while the groomsmen wore perfect coastal blue suits.

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Multi-faith ceremony traditions

The couple honored both of their faiths—Catholicism and Judaism—with a heartfelt ceremony that included Old and New Testament readings, the breaking of the glass, and a hora dance.

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Cozy couch vignettes

Guests enjoyed couches and wicker furniture settings throughout cocktail hour and beyond.

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Seaside palette: blue and white

In true coastal fashion, the couple opted for a timeless light blue and white palette accented with greenery fronds and low blue and white centerpieces. Embroidered linens added an elegant touch, and shell-inspired elements added to the seaside vibe.

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Shell-inspired details

Table numbers were delicately written on shell cards that say atop a wooden holder.

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Vintage-inspired wedding cake

The newlyweds cut into a vintage-inspired 4-tier white wedding cake with icing details.

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Espresso martinis + Ben & Jerry's

They closed the night with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and later escaped to a mini-moon in Nantucket to rest and recharge. Every detail of their day reflected a shared vision built on love, creativity, and deep family roots.

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