Valentino Photography » valentinophotography http://valentinophotography.com/blog Blog Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:42:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Crowne Plaza – Warwick, RI http://valentinophotography.com/blog/crowne-plaza-warwick-ri/ http://valentinophotography.com/blog/crowne-plaza-warwick-ri/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:42:33 +0000 valentinophotography http://valentinophotography.com/blog/?p=291 Our friends at the Crowne do a super job on every event, especially weddings.  You can trust Janet, Zach and Peggy to make sure your day runs smoothly and that every detail is picture perfect.  From the gorgeous grounds to the beautifully appointed rooms to the fabulous, new Garden Pavillion, the Crowne Plaza in Warwick is the perfect venue.























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]]> http://valentinophotography.com/blog/winter-engagement-shoots/feed/ 1 ~Photos from your favorite venue or pictures place! http://valentinophotography.com/blog/photos-from-your-favorite-venue-or-pictures-place-2/ http://valentinophotography.com/blog/photos-from-your-favorite-venue-or-pictures-place-2/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:07:31 +0000 valentinophotography http://valentinophotography.com/blog/?p=21 As the 2010 wedding season winds down, we want to congratulate all our fantastic couples.  We had a fabulous time capturing your weddings, engagements, and special moments and consider it an honor to have been part of your day.

We will be featuring photography from the various locations we covered this past year, including Lake Pearl Lucianos, Downtown New Bedford, Roger Williams Park, The Chanler, Ocean Cliff, Inn at Castle Hill, Valley Country Club, and Metacomet, just to name a few.   So watch for your photos; and if you are getting married, watch for your venue!

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]]> http://valentinophotography.com/blog/the-officers-club-newport-ri/feed/ 0 The Snap Booth! http://valentinophotography.com/blog/the-snap-booth/ http://valentinophotography.com/blog/the-snap-booth/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 22:20:18 +0000 valentinophotography http://valentinophotography.com/blog/?p=145 Our new photobooth made its debut this past weekend at the wedding of Lauren Carpentiere and George Coelho.  And from all the comments we received, it was a Smash Hit!  Our Snap Booth is larger than a regular photobooth (so more guests can cram in!), yet small enough to fit in most venues.  For lots of fun and a great party favor book The Snap Booth for your next event.  Couples who combine their photography package with The Snap Booth receive a free Scrapbook Album!

 

]]> http://valentinophotography.com/blog/the-snap-booth/feed/ 0 Downtown New Bedford, MA http://valentinophotography.com/blog/downtown-new-bedford-ma/ http://valentinophotography.com/blog/downtown-new-bedford-ma/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:18:46 +0000 valentinophotography http://valentinophotography.com/blog/?p=119 Quaint, historic New Bedford offers many great architectural backdrops for dramatic wedding photos!

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A long leisurely walk to the alter

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The Black Bridge

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