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Molly and Thomas

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On May 31, 2008, Molly Cangemi stepped out for a drink with a friend at a club in London, where the Baltimore native had lived for two years. When a group of good-looking Swedes walked in just back from a Springsteen concert, she zeroed in on Thomas Rådberg and stuck out her hand. "She had my attention," said Thomas, a Stockholmer, investment banker, and U.K. transplant. "The next thing we knew, it was 3 A.M., and they were turning the lights on," Molly said.

In June 2011, Thomas proposed during a holiday in the swedish town of Tylösand, and fifteen months later, they crossed the pond for a three-night bash in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Gray's Gardens

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"Our setting needed to have an element of water," says Molly. The Gray Craig estate, which actor Nicholas Cage once called home, fit the bill—and then some.

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Peacock-Inspired Suite

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In homage to the peacock statues dotting the property, Paper Moss incorporated the bird's colors into the wedding suite.

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Happy Trails

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Molly and Thomas used as much of Gray Craig's grounds as possible during their three-day bash. Photographer Jonathan Canlas used an expanse of lawn to showcase the bride's dramatic toile veil.

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Bridal Accessories

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The "something borrowed" was a swarovski crystal brooch, a family heirloom of one of the bridesmaids, which played up the accents on Molly's custom gown.

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Fancy Footwork

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Molly's Manolo Blahnik "Hangisi" jewel satin pumps were custom made in an elegant pale green.

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Bridesmaid Bouquets

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For each 'maid's posy, a different green bloom—zinnia, phalaenopsis, lady slipper orchid, or goddess calla lily—was played up. Teal Emilia Wickstead bridesmaid dresses gave a colorful contrast to the bundles.

The bridal clutch combined a formal and wild garden aesthetic.

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Suits You Fine

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Attached to each of the groomsmen's lapels was a unique work of miniature plant art.

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The Family Portrait

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The bride posed with her groom and his father, mother, and sisters.

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American Flower Girl

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Five-year-old Finnley Dancy "was the first child born of my closest friends," says Molly. "So I thought it was only fitting to have her in our wedding." The little attendant wore a dress by Rachel Riley.

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The Bridal Path

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A charming stone archway in the watering gardens served as a natural entrance for the procession.

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The Ceremony

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Attendees sat on fruitwood benches as Molly and Thomas said "I do."

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Banner Day

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American, Italian, Irish, and Swedish flags fluttered brightly above the white reception tent. "It was a fun way to bring it back to who we are and where we come from," says Molly. The Union Jack represented their adopted home of England.

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Dinner Rush

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A pairing of white washed farm tables with clear mirage chairs was one of three table tableaus in the dining space.

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Reception Decor

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Lights, wooden branches, and orchids twinkled above the head table.

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The Table Numbers

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Lucite signs used tube-stop names from the couple's adopted city of London.

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Touch of Glass

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Votives and reclaimed vases played starring roles. "Sometimes the color was achieved through the vessel rather than the flower," says Molly.

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Fine Figures

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The bride and groom, in a custom couture dress by Antonio Berardi and a suit by British tailor Thom Sweeney, took to the dance floor.

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Flowers: Flowers by Semia 

Photography: Jonathan Canlas

Stationery: Paper Moss

Calligraphy and maps: Daley Ann

Hair: H. Thai of London

Makeup: Jane Sincere 

Sweets: Ana Louise Cookies; La Maison De Coco; Mark Soliday

Music: DJ Max Chipchase; Monica Schmidt

Rentals: Newport Tent Co.; PBD Events; Rentals Unlimited; Table Toppers of Newton

Ties: Hermès

Transportation: Viking Tours of Newport

Hot Dog Truck: Spike's Junkyard Dogs

Mixologists: Fluke Wine, Bar, and Kitchen

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