Happy Tuesday!

I had the MOST amazing time at the wedding I attended in Newport last weekend. I had never been to Newport so I took in everything I could in the three days I was there. I rented a car so that I would have total freedom to do and see what I wanted on my time. I was a bit rattled when I got there on Thursday and was late for the first party…so I took an Uber the first night. It was $28.00 for a 7 minute ride. Except for the night of the wedding where there was transportation provided….I drove myself everywhere after the first Uber ride! I figured out how to work everything in the car on Friday morning so I was all good…..new cars and new buttons/screens always confuse me!

The first party was at Bailey’s Beach Club right on the water. My phone was drained from the day of travel and using my GPS to get from the airport to the hotel….so I did not take near as many pictures as I normally would have. The club house was SO beautiful and they had fire pits with chairs all around on the sand by the water. It was dreamy! I of course was LOVING all of the seafood!!!! It was a spectacular way to kick off the wedding weekend. The attire was “ smart casual”~~~ and I was afraid I was going to be a bit dressier than most~~~ but my outfit was perfect! Having my long term Fort Worth friends transported to this setting in Newport was beyond special!

Friday I toured the mansions. I was OUT OF MY MIND enthralled with every aspect of what I saw!!!!! I will devote an entire blog to the 3 main houses ( one was a bit more of a museum) in the coming week. Because The Guided Age is one of my FAVORITE shows…..seeing the room where the scenes were shot just thrilled me. The 2 story butlers pantries I saw in 2 homes made my heart sing really big!!!!

Friday night was the Rehearsal dinner of which I was not included….but there was a welcome party after for the rest of the guests. It was at Gardiner House right on the water. The same party planner who did Riley’s deb party in 2015 did the wedding~~~ I adored seeing him and knew everything would be perfect with him in charge. This was a cocktail party and my dress was also perfect~~~ 2 for 2!!!!! Another festive evening!

Saturday I walked all around Newport close to the hotel~~~ which was located in the middle of town . The hotel was lovely….but being located where it was and the fact that it was founded in 1926……my room was TINY!!!!!!!!!! Two people in this room could not have functioned very well! After I walked for about 2 hours I got my car and drove about 30 minutes away. I saw the Gooseneck Cove Salt Marsh and Brenton Point State Park. I was thrilled to get to experience both even though it cut into my much needed nap time in the room before the wedding!

The wedding was at St. John’s Episcopal Church….also almost on the water. The church was built in 1740 with an addition in 1870. It was stunning! So special! I could not take a picture of it because I had rose petals in my hand….but we formed a line for the bride and groom to walk through and threw fresh white rose petals . DREAMY!!!!!!

We walked to the harbor after the ceremony and the bride and groom left in a boat to travel to the reception. It was like something out of the movies!

The reception was at Eisenhower House on the lawn with dinner and dancing in a tent with twinkle lights. Oh how I wish mother could have been with me to experience all of this! Amazing!!!! I did not go to the Late Night Party at The SkyBar at Clarke Cooke House…..but I am sure it was just as memorable.

What a wedding!!!!!!!!! I am SO, SO happy I “made the scene” as mother would have said!!! It was an experience I will treasure the rest of my life!

I hope all of my readers have been well!!! Look for the upcoming blogs covering the mansions. Take care!

Kay