Michelle & John's Welcome Dinner Clambake in Newport, RI

Today is "Part 1" of the absolutely gorgeous and awesome events that took place for Michelle & John's wedding this past August. Even more gorgeous... the couple!!

Today I will start with these simply stunning photographs...the SECRETS behind the beautiful shots... the absolutely fabulous Mariah of Snap! Photography. You must also check out her blog post on their "Snap! Happy Blog" because her commentary is the best!!

So when it came to planning Michelle & John's wedding in Newport, RI

Raina Dawn Events planned not only the wedding day,

but the entire week of events starting on Thursday going through Sunday.

Here is a peak at their Friday Night "Welcome Clambake Dinner"

All 160 guests attended!

We watned to insure that this was not your average red & white checkered clambake decor
so Raina Dawn Events teamed up with the 
"oh-so-fabulous" Perfect Surroundings & Rentals Unlimited 
to created this"Platinum Clambake"!!

Florida Gator Groom's Cake at The Clambake...

John & Michelle met in college- crazy Gator fans : )

How FAB is this cake...

At the request of the bride & groom I had custom designed Koozies made for all of their guests to keep their beers cool at the clambake & when they get home...

At Raina Dawn Events we love the details...

so we had these nautical lobster coasters designed...how cute!

Michelle & John's initials are M&J...

so I thought we just had to have a Signature Cocktail Mojitos

passed around with these napkins

"M&Jitos" (aka "Mojitos)

We also created these adorable custom designed Welcome Bags

with a nautical feel that each guest received when they entered their hotel room.

Each bag is lined and is a little cooler bag that guests can use and take home with them.

There were maps, custom itinerary info packet with transportation and where to be, snacks, water, Tylenol, you name it!

Check back soon to see the new line of "RDE Welcome Bags"

you can purchase A La Carte if you are interested!

Obsessed with the details...

so Raina Dawn Events personally designed and printed these

adorable lobster information cards that were on all the tables.

We wanted to do a sophisticated & nautical Save-The-Date,

so we had these custom design vintage postcards designed...

Here comes Michelle & John...

They are coming to check out what we have done for them...

Here is the first sneak peek at the "Platinum Weddings" camera crew.

They are chatting with John & Michelle about what they think of the amazing Gator cake and all the decor!

How beautiful and sweet are they! : )

Delicious New England Clam Chowder...of course!

There I am : ) with Tania from McGrath's & the "Platinum Weddings" camera crew...

they wanted to make sure everything is going as planned- which of course it was ; )

Mike Buzz Media Company (and Erica!) you simply ROCK!!

John rings the bell for dinner...

T.R. McGrath himself!!

Unbelievable & delicious...

nothing like a true traditional New England Clambake!!

There is Gloria & Al, awesome speech Al...Mariah it made me laugh and cry too.

And thanks for the shout out Al : )

John & Michelle tells "Platinum Weddings" what they think of the night...

I can't wait to watch to see what they said!!

Excited for their big day tomorrow...

Check back on Monday for lots more on John & Michelle's wedding!