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After nearly two years of thoughtful planning, K&D’s November 2025 wedding at Shepherd’s Run in Rhode Island was a perfect reflection of their personalities, priorities, and love for their closest friends and family. With a personalized approach to every decision, from venue selection to design details, we created a weekend that was uniquely theirs, and […]

Event Planning, Vendors, Weddings

April 15, 2026

A Bespoke Wedding Experience at Shepherd’s Run

Understanding Wedding Planner Pricing: What Couples Need to Know Before Booking One of the first questions couples ask when beginning their wedding planning journey is also one of the most nuanced: how do wedding planners price their services? Between wildly different quotes, varying service descriptions, and online advice that rarely tells the full story, it’s […]

Event Planning, Planning Tips, Weddings

April 1, 2026

How Wedding Planners Price Their Services: Fees, Percentages & What to Expect

Getting engaged is one of life’s brightest moments… until the realization hits: Where do we even start?If you’re feeling a mix of excitement and overwhelm, you’re in good company. Wedding planning is a big undertaking, especially in popular regions like Rhode Island and coastal New England, where dates and venues book quickly. But with the […]

Event Planning, Planning Tips, Vendors, Weddings

February 4, 2026

Where to Start with Wedding Planning: A Stress-Free Guide for Newly Engaged Couples in Rhode Island and Beyond

The sound of the ocean, fireworks lighting the harbor, and a love story years in the making made Rachel and Jacob’s Newport wedding weekend pure magic. Every detail was thoughtfully designed to reflect their personalities, celebrate their loved ones, and create a Fourth of July experience unlike any other. The festivities started with an amazing […]

Event Design, Event Planning, Weddings

January 21, 2026

A Vibrant Independence Day Wedding Weekend in Newport

Some wedding days simply radiate joy from beginning to end, and this Granite Links wedding in Quincy, Massachusetts was one of those celebrations that felt effortlessly perfect. It was a day that beautifully blended timeless tradition with modern sophistication, the kind of event that truly reflects what we at Eventlightenment love most about wedding planning: […]

Event Design, Event Planning, Real Wedding, Vendors, Weddings

December 11, 2025

A Timeless Granite Links Wedding in Quincy, MA

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Some wedding days feel like pure magic from start to finish, and Kaitlyn and Billy’s Ocean House wedding in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, was exactly that. On a perfect June day with blue skies and ocean breezes, their celebration captured the essence of coastal elegance. The Ocean House is known for its sweeping ocean views […]

Event Design, Event Planning, Real Wedding, Vendors, Venues, Weddings

November 14, 2025

A Classic Ocean House Wedding in Watch Hill

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