Amy and Joe: The Pavilion at Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic, CT |

When Amy + Joe contacted me for day of coordination for their wedding at Rocky Neck State Park, I was super excited. I had seen some of the creative ideas the couple had for the venue and was happy to help them bring those ideas to light. Also, I would be able to work with some of the vendors at Rocky Neck State Park again that I worked with for Kelly + Ben’s wedding. All pictures provided by Tony Spinelli of Tony Spinelli Photography.

It was a beautiful day with Long Island Sound as the perfect view from the ceremony.

Reminding folks to share photos with a cute chalkboard.

Amy’s brother warming up for the ceremony.

Handmade program fans.

Flower girl dropping petals as the bride and her father prepare to walk down the aisle.

And here they come.

Bride and father.

The couple saying their vows.

The Bride and Groom.

And me too!!!

Find your seat.

Wild flower bouquets in mason jars surrounded the Pavilion provided by Amy’s Aunt.

Backdrop to Bride and Groom’s seats overlooking the water.

Centerpieces: Wild flowers and a tree cross-section table number.

Individual S’more kits for favors.

There were passed S’mores as a dessert option. A hit having to be restocked regularly.

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour as the sun set on the terrace overlooking the water.

Amy and Joe prepare for their entrance enjoying some alone time on the terrace.

Dancing time.

The Bride and Groom and their first dance.

And then there was cake….by JCakes. Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake with Raspberry Butter cream filling and Vanilla French Butter cream Frosting/

And more cake.

Main characters of the day…Amy and Joe.

The ladies.

And Gentlemen. Suits from Kohls.

The whole party.

Some details. The Pavilion provides such a nice template for a reception. Wooden beams, glass lantern lights, stone walls, large fireplaces at each end of the hall. Amy and Joe wanted to add a little personal touch with some string lights and a paper lantern chandelier over the dance floor area. Friends and family worked hard helping to assemble items before the ceremony.

Before