Kirsten & Brad
Kirsten Gallagher & Brad Medeiros on September 30, 2017
“We are both from Newport County; there wasn’t a question of leaving the area for our wedding! Supporting local is important to us, so it’s great to have such good local resources here.”
Originally published in the July issue of Newport Life Magazine.
2012 was a very good year, especially for native-Newporter Kirsten Gallagher and Brad Medeiros, who grew up in Little Compton. The couple met on July 4th weekend through a mutual friend. “Sparks were flying when I laid eyes on the stranger who had found his way to a beer in my kitchen,” says the bride. By the end of the evening, they were well on their way to finding true love. Fast forward to June 2016, after dinner, drinks and a nightcap, Brad knelt down, held out Kirsten’s favorite pig measuring cup and asked, “Babe, will you marry me?” “I was convinced it was a joke,” laughs the bride, who has a strong affinity for pigs. “Then I realized there was a sparkle inside the pig, and I said, ‘Yes!’”
Rustic Chic
Sweet Berry Farm was the perfect venue for the couple’s rustic chic wedding theme. Bird feeder lanterns covered in cream and white flowers adorned the tables, which were swathed in cream cloths and ivory lace overlays. The bridal party bouquets followed suit with cream and white seasonal flowers mixed with soft greens, including dahlias and succulents. The theme continued with a 20-foot farm table runner fashioned out of the mother of the bride’s collection of doilies.
Shades of Gray
To complement the bride’s Maggie Sottero “Sybil” antique ivory gown, an a-line silhouette with lace, tulle and an ivory satin sash, her maids wore pewter-colored dresses while the groom and his party donned three-piece suits in French blue. “The groomsmen wore pewter color ties with a detailed polka dot pattern featuring different shades of blue and gray. Brad stuck with a classic heathered gray tie.”
Party Perks
The couple threw out convention when planning the details of their reception. For the food, they chose their favorite BBQ dishes, including smoked chicken, brisket, pulled pork, baked beans and cornbread. The cake, which was a combination of chocolate with Oreo buttercream and vanilla with fresh strawberries, was topped with the Kirsten’s favorite vintage bride and groom pigs. And their first dance song, Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours,” set the tone for the all-night dance party.
Where are they now?
After spending some quality downtime in North Conway, New Hampshire after the wedding, the couple returned to their North Kingstown home, where Kirsten works as a nursing assistant at South County Hospital and Brad is vice president at PSE Agency. The couple is planning a summer 2018 “official honeymoon” trip to Ireland.
Featured Vendors
Rings: Gold and Carat Exchange, Muse American Handcrafted
Rehearsal Dinner: 15 Point Rd Restaurant
Ceremony Venue: St. Catherine of Siena Church
Reception Venue: Sweet Berry Farm
Hair: Curl Up and Dye
Makeup: The Apothecary Newport
Nails: Charming Nail & Spa
Flowers: Weatherlow Florals
Caterer: Binge BBQ
Cake: Fatulli’s Downtown Cafe
Transportation: Fisher Bus Inc.
Reception entertainment: Main Event Weddings
Photographer: Jessica Gabeler
Planner: Hidden Host Events
Accommodations: Quality Inn & Suites
Rentals: PEAK Event Services, Quality Rental, Newport Tent Company, Exquisite Events
Brunch Caterer & Location: Kitchen Companion at Hibernian Hall
Written by Tracie Seed
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