Kyra + Ben’s Coastal Rhode Island Tent Wedding

Ben and Kyra’s wedding day was a dreamy coastal event filled with love and candid moments. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Rhode Island coast, their day began with a heartfelt ceremony under the sprawling branches of a massive tree. The couple’s vows were exchanged after the ceremony during a private moment between Ben and Kyra. The festivities continued under a tented reception venue, where the couple and their guests danced the night away. Emily Leonard Photography, a Portland, Maine photographer, documented the day in a candid, film-style, and journalistic manner, preserving the raw emotions and genuine connections that made Ben and Kyra’s wedding truly special. It was a celebration of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Read more about their day and view a sample of their entire gallery below.

Rhode Island Tent Coastal Wedding - Couple kissing under tree with veil foreground

Nestled along the Rhode Island coast, under the sprawling branches of a massive tree, they exchanged their vows bathed in the soft, golden glow of sunlight filtering through the leaves. The dappled sunlight danced around them throughout their ceremony. Their family and friends looked on and watched with love as the couple exchanged rings and finally a kiss to seal their nuptuals.

After their picturesque ceremony under the grand coastal tree, Kyra and Ben moved to a more intimate setting to exchange their heartfelt vows. We took the moment to create some beautiful photographs of the two of them under Kyra’s veil. The couple even took turns photographing each other on a film camera to capture more memories through their own eyes.

Under their tented reception venue, Ben and Kyra transformed into the ultimate party starters. Surrounded by their family and friends, the night came alive with music and laughter. They kicked off their shoes and danced the night away. The glow of string lights above and the gentle sea breeze filtering through the tent created a magical ambiance. It was a night of spontaneous moments and shared memories, a testament to the love that brought everyone together. As the music played on and the stars dotted the coastal sky, Ben and Kyra celebrated not just their union, but the incredible journey ahead with their cherished loved ones.