Grace Cimo & Ralph McCluskey
Regatta Place
May 12, 2012
Published in 2013 Newport Wedding Magazine
The first time Grace Cimo laid eyes on Ralph McCluskey was to show him rental properties while his own home was being renovated. Or at least that’s what she thought. Ralph allowed his wife-to-be to take him house hunting, and instead of inquiring about move-in dates, asked where the best margaritas in town were. Of course he promptly took her there, and four years later, he proposed on the steps of Eisenhower House. “I always tell my single friends to become a realtor if you want to meet someone,” laughs Grace.
Getting married in the City-by-the-Sea was the obvious choice for the Newport residents, who decided to host their affair at the waterfront Regatta Place. “It was simple and elegant yet filled with fun summer energy with the surrounding boats in the water,” says Grace. “We were married on the dock, which kept it light and fun while offering the best views.” Serving as the best man was the couple’s dog, Guinness, whose bowtie created by the mother of the bride matched the Vineyard Vines Newport ties the groomsmen wore.
In keeping with the Newport vibe, Grace collected rocks from Third Beach and wrote table numbers and guests’ names on each, then set the “place rocks” in a tray of sand from Second Beach. Accenting the venue were floral arrangements in soft pinks and light greens, offering fresh pops of color to the already scenic location.
One of the highlights of the night came when Grace along with her bridesmaids surprised guests with a flash mob of more than 60 people dancing to “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas. “It was amazing,” says the bride who joined in as they took the stage.–CC
DETAILS:
Bridal Gown: Wishing Well, East Providence, RI
Suits: Brooks Brothers, Newport, RI
Rings: Shreve Crump and Low, Boston, MA
Invitations: Papers, Newport, RI
Rehearsal Dinners: Hotel Viking and Cooke House, Newport, RI
Reception Venue/Planner/Caterer: Regatta Place, Newport, RI
Hair: The Studio, Middletown, RI
Makeup: The Apothecary, Newport, RI
Nails: Star Nails & Spa, Newport, RI
Flowers: Sayles Livingston Flowers, Tiverton, RI
Cake: Mad Hatter, Newport, RI
Officiant: Richard D’Addario, Newport, RI
Ceremony Music and Reception Entertainment: Those Guys, Newport, RI
Photographer: Sabrina Scolari Photography, Warren, RI
Videographer: Wedding Stories Videography
Accommodations: Hotel Viking, Bellevue Manor, Newport, RI
Post-Wedding Brunch: Catered by Sophie Plowright, Newport, RI
Bridal Shower: OceanCliff, Newport, RI
