Our wedding is inspired by a collection of places that shaped our story. The bride hand-traced stained glass designs from locations we’ve visited together, turning each one into a small window into a memory. Throughout the celebration, you’ll see these details woven in—each piece a reflection of where we’ve been and a glimpse of where we’re going next.

Inspired by the stained glass ceiling at The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island, this design reflects our shared love of history, craftsmanship, and spaces that carry stories within their walls. To the left is a photo of the original glass skylight taken during our first trip to Newport in 2023. Throughout our wedding, stained glass appears as a recurring motif, drawn from Victorian homes we have encountered together in places that now belong to our story. Each detail is a small homage to the past we love and the moments we have shared, illuminated as we look toward the future.

https://www.newportmansions.org/mansions-and-gardens/the-breakers/

Our wedding invitation draws inspiration from the stained glass and architectural detail of the Gothic Room at the Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island. Built by Alva and William K. Vanderbilt in the late 19th century, the Marble House reflects the scale and ambition of the Gilded Age, with rooms designed to showcase historic European styles. The Gothic Room, with its pointed arches, intricate woodwork, and richly colored stained glass, is considered one of the most accurate and complete representations of Gothic architecture in an American residence. It is Andy’s favorite room, and the Marble House his favorite Victorian home, making it a natural reference point for our invitation design and a meaningful nod to the architecture we love most.

https://www.newportmansions.org/mansions-and-gardens/marble-house/