Caitlin & Keith
Caitlin Briggs & Keith Santos on October 7, 2017
“Keith really wanted to have a wedding near the water, and we loved how breathtaking [The Glen Manor House] was.”
Originally published in the August issue of Newport Life Magazine.
Caitlin Briggs of Portsmouth and Keith Santos of North Providence grew close over textbooks and card games during their freshman year at the University of Rhode Island. Keith had class with one of Caitlin’s close friends, and the more time they spent together the more they realized they had in common. After eight years together, Keith bought a ring and asked Caitlin’s parents and brother for their blessings. He knew better than to make extensive plans and risk Caitlin finding out, so he took the ring on a morning walk and proposed on a bench by the water. –BP
The Glen Manor House
Caitlin worked in the food industry during school and is familiar with many of the area’s venues, but Glen Manor House was something different altogether. Caitlin attended school at the former Elmhurst Elementary School nearby. Glen Manor also was the venue of her first father-daughter dance, and Caitlin’s friendship with the manor’s caretaker meant she knew her own wedding would be special.
Friends and Locals
The couple wanted to make their day personal, and for them that meant including as many loved ones as possible. Close friends created their invitations and floral arrangements, the bride’s father crafted the laser cut table numbers for the reception, a family friend officiated the ceremony and Caitlin was friends with many of the vendors. The rest of their vendors were local and Caitlin says they felt like family by the end of the process, which meant their wedding was an intimate party.
Cool Colors
Caitlin opted for soft, romantic neutrals to avoid competing with Glen Manor’s beauty. Her bridesmaids wore a muted lavender, and they all carried bouquets made from white and blush flowers and greens. The groom and his party wore navy suits and chambray ties with similar boutonnieres. At the reception, the head table was decorated with a garland of greens, loose flowers, and floating candles, and guests were welcomed to “I Spy” with their cameras to capture candid moments.
Where are they now?
After exchanging handwritten vows and dancing the night away, the couple honeymooned in Aruba. They returned home to Warren: Caitlin teaches 6th grade science at Gaudet Middle School and Keith handles accounts receivable at The Fogarty Center.
Featured Vendors
Bridal Gown & Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Alexandra’s Boutique
Suits: Professional Image Men’s Fine Clothing
Bands: Muse American Handcrafted
Rehearsal Dinner: Escobar’s Farmhouse Inn, catered by Tom’s Market
Post-Rehearsal Refreshments: Stoneacre Brasserie
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Glen Manor House
Hair & Makeup: Sydney’s Salon & Spa
Nails: Star Nails & Spa
Caterer: Blackstone Caterers
Cake: D’Licious Dessert
Entertainment: Luke Renchan Entertainment
Photographer: Matt Ferrara Photography
Videographer: Mary Lou Browning
Accomodations: Escobar Farmhouse Inn
Linen/Décor Rental: PEAK Event Services
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