Amanda Jacobi & Jonathan Smith
November 2, 2013
Providence Public Library
Providence, Rhode Island
Photograph by Kristin Spencer Photography
You could call Amanda Jacobi and Jonathan Smith’s love story a moving target. The two met when Jonathan, a Rhode Island native, returned home to take a sales job. At the office, he quickly fell for his effervescent coworker Amanda—and then a few weeks later, she left for New York. After a couple of years spent “ driving back and forth on 95,” Jonathan decided to make the move south to be with her, eventually popping the question in the Philadelphia apartment they shared after yet another relocation. For their wedding, the bride and groom decided to make the trek up 95 once again for a sophisticated ceremony and reception at the Providence Public Library. To give their big day a “downtown chic” feel, Amanda says she kept the palette simple—black, white, and gold—adding personality with chevron-print linens and a feather-trimmed frock for the reception. The couple also played up their venue with bookmark escort cards and a dictionary turned guest book. But the best part of the day, Jonathan says, came at the very end: “We sat to have our caricatures done, and we were the only ones left in the library. It was nice to have some time to ourselves to relax, and to talk about the night.” A fairy-tale ending that finally found them in the right place at the right time.
Photograph by Kristin Spencer Photography
Pawtucket-based Small Pleasures put a modern spin on classic baby’s breath by mounding it on large black pedestals for the table centerpieces.
Photograph by Kristin Spencer Photography
“I bought the shoes before the dress!” Amanda says of her champagne Stuart Weitzman heels.
Photograph by Kristin Spencer Photography
A cookie bar showcased all of the bride and groom’s childhood favorites.
Photograph by Kristin Spencer Photography
Amanda and Jonathan’s first dance was to “All of Me,” by John Legend. “The lyrics remind us of how we feel about each other,” Amanda says.
Photograph by Kristin Spencer Photography
The couple paid tribute to their various residences with a variety of late-night bites, including pizza (New York) and mini cheesesteaks (Philadelphia).
Photograph by Kristin Spencer Photography
Elegant wedding programs featuring silhouettes of the bridal party were among the stationery designed by Champagne Press.
Photograph by Kristin Spencer Photography
The delicate bridal bouquet was complemented by a black-and-white-striped ribbon.
Photograph by Kristin Spencer Photography
Amanda’s Casablanca gown featured an ivory lace overlay and a crystal sash. “It was a good mix of modern and vintage,” she says.
THE FILE
Band: The Zoo
Bridesmaid Dresses: For Her and For Him
Caricaturist: Philip Herman
Caterer: Russell Morin Fine Catering
Ceremony and Cocktail-Hour Music: Craig DeMelo
Florist: Small Pleasures
Gowns: Casablanca bridal, Bliss Bridal; Allure
Lighting: DIY Event Uplighting
Linens: La Tavola
Menswear: Joseph Abboud; black by Vera Wang, Men’s Wearhouse
Stationery: Champagne Press
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