Lygia & Robert's Windy Wedding at The Branford House

Posted on July 1, 2019 at 3:19 am by Carisa Lockery

Recently, I had the pleasure of setting the scene for Lygia and Robert’s wedding at the Branford House at UCONN Avery Point with Fazendo Arte by Fabiane Colere. The design was warm and rustic with touches of greenery everywhere from the head table to the place settings. This wasn’t my first wedding at the Branford House, so I knew what the different layout possibilities were.

As guests entered the grand ballroom, they grabbed their place cards from atop the baby grand piano that was beautifully decorated with moss and birchwood logs. In front of the marble and cherry wood fireplace sat an elongated head table with greenery running down the center. The guest tables filled the rest of the grand ballroom and were decorated similarly with wooden charger plates and a small piece of fern on their menu card. On top of the decorative table in the corner set Lygia and Robert’s decorative wedding cake. With tiers decorated to look like birchwood, the humming bird and branch decorations were the perfect touch. I love working at this venue because the opportunities are boundless with the outdoor patio overlooking the shore. Lygia and Robert chose to have an outdoor bar, which was great for fun reception opportunities like having their first dance at sunset surrounded by friends and family!

Lygia and her girls (which included her 2 beautiful daughters) spent the morning getting glammed up in the Bridal Suite at the Branford House by Larissa Lake and Co. Didn't they all look amazing?

Overlooking the water, the ceremony was held on the outdoor patio, framed by two rows of large stone pillars. It was a windy evening, but Lygia and Robert’s backdrop of lightbulbs filled with water and flowers withheld the ceremony. We even had an extra special guest—a seagull decided to swoop in and snatch up a eucharist after the blessings were made!

We thought Lygia looked amazing walking down the aisle (and it seems like Robert did too).

Lygia and Robert had the opportunity to take more amazing photos during the cocktail hour while their family enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres from Coastal Gourmet and a drink. How beautiful is this photo of the couple on their rustic swing that they brought to the venue?

After cocktail hour, lively introductions were made down the grand staircase leading outside. Family and friends surrounded the couple as they had their first dance as husband and wife on the patio. Following cocktail hour, hilarious and heartfelt toasts were made by members of the wedding party. Guests were then seated for a Brazilian family style dinner, and then the dancing began! Lygia and Robert have a great group of friends and family surrounding them that truly know how to have a good time!

Congratulations again to this beautiful family!

Vendors:
Photographer: J. Benson Photography
Venue: Branford House at UCONN Avery Point
Catering: Coastal Gourmet
Florist & Designer: Fazendo Arte by Fabiane Colere
Hair and makeup: Larissa Lake and Co.
Videographer: Caddigan Films
DJ: Billy Jones World
Bridal Shop: Michele A Bridal Boutique with an Enzoani Dress
Officiant: Pastor Sam DeFrancesco
Suits: Modern Formals
Day Of Coordination: Pink Olive Events

About the Author

Carisa Lockery

Thanks for stopping by. I'm so excited that you decided to learn more about me!

First and foremost, I am a wife and mother to 2 boys, Kyle and Mason. They're part of the reason that I continued to pursue my dream of being a business owner. Having the ability to make my own hours and still be present for them is invaluable, and an experience for which I will forever be indebted to my amazing husband.

As a kid, I was always organizing everything. I loved stationary and paper and pens and markers and journals and planners and anything else that allowed me to plan and organize. Trapper Keepers and Lisa Frank? Yes, PLEASE! As I got older, that love for organization became a love for planning, particularly fun things like events. I woke up one day with the thought, “Could I actually make a living doing this?”. I had gone to Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, CT for my Bachelor's Degree in Communications, so I had a little knowledge about business and how they worked. When the idea began to formulate more and more in my head, I decided to take my education even further and pursue a Master of Business Administration Degree. Right after I earned this degree, I had my first son, so the timing was perfect! I was able to be home with him during the week while my husband worked, and work at night and on the weekends, when most events took place!

More than 10 years later, I still love bringing the idea and concept of a wedding or event into reality. Each one plays out differently, and I love that! It keeps things fresh and exciting! I can't wait to hear from you and learn all about how I can help with your next event!

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