Our Story
From meeting at a bar, to matching on a dating app months later, to a proposal by the water, our story has led us here. Now, our greatest adventure begins in Newport, RI, surrounded by the people we love most.
A+J
Formal invitations, with RSVP details, to follow.
Wedding Party
Maid of Honor
Caren Kauffman
Best Man
Eddie Prchal
Bridesmaids
- Paige Cologgi
- Stephanie Laugeni
- Gianna Iannotti
- Cassie Pomarico
- Erin Adler
- Casey Prchal
- Rachel Rider
- Dale Recchia
Groomsmen
- Eric Recchia
- Joe Massari
- Max Kauffman
- Todd Gerovitz
- Becky Blake
- Glen Tacinelli
Flower Girl
Stetson Prchal
Ring Bearer
Maverick Prchal
The Weekend
Schedule
Friday
10
Sep
Welcome Drinks
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: TBD
Casual drinks to kick off the weekend. Come as you are. A live band starts at 8:00.
Attire: Casual, jeans and going-out clothes welcome
Saturday
11
Sep
Ceremony & Reception
4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Belle Mer (Island House), 2 Goat Island Rd, Newport, RI
Ceremony at 4:30, then cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. The ceremony and cocktail hour are outdoors, weather permitting; the reception is indoors. After party to follow.
Attire: Cocktail attire, tie optional · what to wear →
Saturday
11
Sep
After Party
10:30 PM – late
Location: TBD
The reception ends. The night doesn't. We're keeping it going at a local bar.
Attire: Stay in your wedding attire or change into something comfier
The Venue
Belle Mer (Island House)
Oceanfront lawns on Narragansett Bay, and a reception behind floor-to-ceiling glass at the water's edge.
2 Goat Island Rd, Newport, RI 02840 · complimentary parking on site
Travel & Stay
Getting here
Fly into Providence (PVD), 40 minutes away, or Boston (BOS), about an hour and a half.
That opens Google Flights with your dates and destination already set. Just add your home airport.
Our room block
We're holding rooms at The Pell, by Hyatt. Book with our group code and you're set. Book early; Newport Septembers sell out.
The Pell, by Hyatt
425 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · ≈ 10 min to Belle Mer
Group code: G-PRKA
2-night minimum, September 10-12, 2027. Book with group code G-PRKA, or call the hotel and mention the Prchal-Kauffman wedding block. Shuttle to the wedding and after party runs from here.
Trouble booking, or rooms showing unavailable? Text Jenna at 203-927-2131, or reach the hotel's sales manager, Brandon Goncalves, at(401) 846-3555 orbrandon.goncalves@jdvbyhyatt.com. We can most likely add more rooms.
Other great places to stay
Prefer to be in the middle of Newport, next door to the venue, or in family-friendly suites? These are our picks.
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Same island as Belle Mer, walking distance to the wedding
The splurge pick: a resort a few steps from the venue itself.
(401) 849-2600
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
≈ 5 min to Belle Mer
On the harbor, steps from downtown restaurants and bars.
(401) 849-1000
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
≈ 10 min to Belle Mer
Right by Easton's Beach, a short hop from downtown Newport.
(401) 847-5330
Residence Inn Newport/Middletown
≈ 10–15 min to Belle Mer
Budget-friendly suites with kitchens. Great for families, easy parking.
(401) 845-2005
Prefer a house?
A rental can be a great option, with more space and often a lower cost, especially for families or groups sharing. These links are pre-set to Newport for the wedding weekend:
Getting around
Staying at The Pell? A shuttle runs from the hotel to the wedding and back, and transportation is provided for the after party too. Driving instead? There's a free parking lot at the venue. Staying at an Airbnb or another hotel? Please arrange your own ride. Uber & Lyft run reliably in Newport.
What to Wear
Cocktail Attire
Suits for the men (tie optional) and cocktail dresses for the women.
The ceremony and cocktail hour are outdoors on the lawn (weather permitting), so block heels, wedges, or platforms are strongly recommended over stilettos. The reception is indoors.
Mid-September in Newport averages highs around 70-75°F, but evenings on the water dip toward 60, so bring a layer.
Friday welcome drinks are casual: jeans and going-out clothes welcome. For the after party, stay in your wedding attire or change into something comfier; we'll be at a local bar.
Questions
FAQ
Can I bring my kids?
We love your little ones, but the wedding weekend is adults-only. Newport has great sitters and grandparents love an assignment.
Can I bring a plus-one?
Your invitation is addressed to everyone in your party, and the RSVP form lists who's included. Questions about your invite? Just text us. We'd rather you ask.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Both. The ceremony and cocktail hour are outdoors, weather permitting, and the reception is indoors, behind Belle Mer's floor-to-ceiling glass right on the water. If weather turns, everything moves inside.
What should I wear?
Cocktail attire: a suit for the men (tie optional), cocktail dresses for the women. The ceremony and cocktail hour are on the lawn, so block heels, wedges, or platforms beat stilettos. Mid-September in Newport averages highs around 70-75°F, but evenings on the water dip toward 60, so bring a layer. Friday welcome drinks are casual (jeans welcome), and for the after party stay in your wedding attire or change into something comfier.
Will there be an open bar?
Yes, drinks are on us. Please plan a safe ride back. Ride shares are easy in Newport, and if you're staying at The Pell there will be a shuttle going back to the hotel.
How do I get around (parking, ride-shares, shuttle)?
Staying at The Pell? A shuttle runs from the hotel to the wedding and back, and transportation is provided for the after party too. Driving instead? There's a free parking lot at the venue. Staying at an Airbnb or another hotel? Please arrange your own ride. Uber and Lyft run reliably in Newport.
When should I RSVP by?
Once formal invitations are sent out, you'll be able to RSVP right here on this site.
What is there to do in Newport?
So much: mansions, the Cliff Walk, sailing, beaches, and some of the best food in New England. Our favorites are on the Explore Newport page.
Registry
Gifts
Having you in Newport is the real gift. If you'd like to give something more:
RSVP
Invitations to Follow
Once your invitation arrives, you'll be able to RSVP right here on this site. Check back soon!
Through the Years
How we got here
A little look back at us, one year at a time.
Photos
Share your snapshots
After the wedding, this is where you'll find a link to share the photos you take, so check back!