Julia & Alex | September

Photography by Trevor Holden Photography | @trevorholdenphotography

A reflective platform over the pool and driftwood arbor in the ceremony area are among the many notable details in Julia and Alex’s Block Island wedding.

The Meet Cute: Ever since they were babies, Julia and Alex would visit Block Island every summer with their families. In 2012, they officially crossed paths for the first time outside of Aldo’s Bakery. Their best friends, who happen to be siblings, were meeting at the bakery to exchange something, and that chance encounter pulled Julia and Alex into each other’s lives.

The Engagement: When Julia graduated college in 2019, she and Alex moved into a tiny apartment in New York City. It was cozy and just enough for them at the time. The pandemic hit shortly after, so the couple relocated to upstate New York to stay with Julia’s father. When they were ready to return to the city, the pair found their dream apartment in the West Village. They furnished and adorned the space so it truly felt like home, something they weren’t able to do with their previous apartment.

On a Thursday night in August 2022, Alex planned a romantic dinner in their beloved neighborhood. Back at the apartment was the ultimate celebration — he proposed to Julia, then surprised her with a private boat tour around lower Manhattan.

The Ceremony: The couple tied the knot with a traditional New England summer wedding. A platform built over the pool at their Block Island venue gave the illusion that the bride was walking on water — an unforgettable touch to mark their special day.

The Decor: Julia adored every visual component from the wedding, though certain elements stood out. Details included the gorgeous Serena & Lily sconces on tent poles to match with the rattan chandeliers hanging above them inside the tent, the driftwood arbor Julia and Alex got married under, the breathtaking entrance into the tent, the al fresco seating areas, the hydrangea and white rose arrangement at the head table that cascaded to the floor and, of course, the reflective bridge over the pool.

The Advice: There are two things that go hand in hand in Julia’s eyes. One: “There most likely won’t be another time when all your closest family and friends will be together at such a special place at one time. Make sure to take moments throughout the day to step back with your partner to just observe and take everything in.”

Two: “Before and during, it’s so easy to get caught up in the actual event of a wedding, so don’t lose sight of the reason you are there, which is to celebrate your love!” Julia says.