Indian & Chinese multicultural Newport wedding in Belle Mer

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — When I see amazing light, I always ask my couples if they want to sneak out for a few minutes. My heart sings when it works out.

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — When I want a kiss of light on my couple’s faces and bodies, while also trying to preserve the color details of the background, it’s MagMod lighting modifiers to the rescue! It’s all about being fast, nimble, and efficient on a wedding day when time is precious!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — I love these colors. I could go on and on about these colors!!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Iris getting her makeup done by the amazing Jenny Luu. Fun fact: Jenny and her cousin flew all the way to Rome for my wedding with me!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Iris getting ready at The Gurney in Newport, Rhode Island in the morning

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Those bangles are always tough to put on. Thank goodness for soap, water, baby oil, and aquaphor!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — We facetimed in relatives from India to make sure we were doing everything correctly!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — This adorably illustrated guide helped the guests understand the traditions during the Indian ceremony

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — One of my favorite parts of the day is the high energy baraat! The groom’s entrance into the ceremony

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — on a horse named Lenny!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Iris waiting inside of a room at Belle Mer

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — while the guys partied up!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — even Iris’ dad!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Shruti and her team at Love Decor d

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — This wedding photo was taken at The Gurney’s in Newport. I spotted it as they were walking from The Gurney’s to Belle Mer.

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Love these flowers!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Iris giving her dad a hug after her Indian Hindu ceremony.

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Iris in a STUNNING qi pao with her beautiful ladies.

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Just breathe in that ocean fresh air!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — I love this staircase at Belle Mer!

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Esseim and his guys looking very dapper at their Belle Mer wedding in Newport, RI.

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Some couples are scared of the wind, but I love it. Dress in the wind? Veil in the wind? Hair in the wind? Yes please.

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — I remember walking into the Belle Mer ballroom and even with my mask on, the entire room smelled beautiful.

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Esseim and the wedding party threw together an INCREDIBLE choreographed dance at their wedding reception in the Belle Mer Ballroom. It was a big topic of conversation all day, and I was so excited to see it. It did not disappoint.

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — I’ve missed photographing hugs at weddings.

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — PARTY TIME. This was one of the first parties of 2021 for me, and I’m so glad that DJ Rishi and the rest of the Silk Events crew were there with me.

Chinese and Indian wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island by Nicole Chan Photography — Good night, sun.

Venue: Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina and Belle Mer

Photography & Videography: Nicole Chan Photography and Videography

DJ: SILK events

Decor: Love Decor