Glen Manor House Wedding | Emily & Chris

Nestled along the water in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Glen Manor House offers Gilded Age Newport elegance, intimate getting ready spaces, stunning gardens, and breathtaking views of the ocean. It is truly one of my favorite venues to photograph at.

For Emily and Chris’ wedding day, I started off with flat lays at the Sonesta Select Newport Middletown hotel, only 15 minutes from Glen Manor, which allowed us to get started on details before we could enter the venue.

From the moment I arrived at the venue, everything about the day flowed seamlessly. The team from Russell Morin Catering was incredible to work with and kept the day running perfectly on schedule. Having a strong vendor team makes such a difference, and their professionalism helped create a relaxed experience for everyone involved.

Planning Your Glen Manor Wedding Timeline

One of the biggest pieces of advice I give couples planning a Glen Manor House wedding is to work on the photography timeline well in advance. Glen Manor has specific restrictions regarding when vendors and wedding parties can enter the property (usually only two hours before ceremony time), so creating a thoughtful timeline early is essential. As a photographer who has worked at Glen Manor House before, I know the flow of the venue and how to structure the day to maximize portrait time while keeping everything stress-free.

Another tip I always recommend is for the bride to arrive either ready to step into her dress or already dressed when possible. Because access to the venue is limited until a certain time, minimizing getting-ready activities on-site allows us to spend more time creating beautiful portraits throughout the property. The gardens, waterfront views, and historic architecture provide countless opportunities for stunning photographs, and having extra portrait time is always worth it. The photos of Emily from their Glen Manor wedding just go to show how worth it it is to have that time!

Why I Love Glen Manor House

First of all…what’s not to love??? Emily and Chris fully embraced the beauty of the venue, and their portraits were some of my favorites of the season. I absolutely love Glen Manor House because you get a little bit of everything. Not only is the manor stunning and speaks for itself, but the gardens are beautiful for portraits, and the waterfront makes you feel like you’re in your own oasis! There are truly endless backdrops for portraits here.

If you’re planning a Glen Manor House wedding, partnering with experienced vendors and creating a timeline tailored to the venue can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth, enjoyable, and beautifully documented wedding day. Inquire now to book photography for your wedding at Glen Manor House.

Vendors:

• Venue: Glen Manor House
• Photographer: Ephemia Maria Photography
• Catering: @russellmorincatering
• Florals: @fleursoiree_ri
• Content Creator: @everaftersocial.co
• DJ: @atocdj
• Live Painter: @ks_sarro

Also, a huge shout out to the incredible work of Cait Fletcher and Colleen Anne Lennehan for inspiring some of the photos and poses that I did on this wedding day!