Mount Hope Farm Wedding in Bristol RI | Sophie & Eli

Sophie & Eli’s Mount Hope Farm Wedding in Bristol, Rhode Island

Sophie and Eli’s Mount Hope Farm wedding in Bristol, Rhode Island was the kind of day that felt peaceful, joyful, and completely connected to the beauty of the place.

They live out of state, so Mount Hope Farm became a bit of a destination wedding location for them, even though Sophie is originally from the area. With perfect weather, meaningful traditions, and the most beautiful coastal Rhode Island setting, it was such a special day to photograph.

A Calm Start at The Inn at Mount Hope Farm

Sophie got ready at her parents’ house before heading to The Inn at Mount Hope Farm for her first look with Eli and portraits around the property.

One thing I loved so much about their timeline was that they set aside about two hours for photos before the ceremony. That made such a difference. Instead of rushing, we were able to take our time, enjoy the beautiful grounds, and create portraits that felt calm, natural, and connected.

Their first look was relaxed and sweet, and The Inn at Mount Hope Farm gave us the perfect backdrop with its historic charm, open green space, and peaceful Bristol, RI scenery.

Their dog Murphy also got to come along for part of the day, which made everything even sweeter. He fit right in with Sophie and Eli’s laid-back, nature-loving energy.

A Meaningful Ceremony at Mount Hope Farm

Sophie and Eli’s ceremony at Mount Hope Farm was beautiful and full of meaning.

Their Jewish traditions were woven throughout the day in a thoughtful, personal way. They signed their ketubah at Cove Cabin, and their ceremony included moments under their families’ prayer shawls, with part of the ceremony spoken in Hebrew.

It felt deeply meaningful without ever feeling overly formal — just a beautiful honoring of faith, family, and tradition.

And once the glass was broken, the celebration officially began.

Cove Cabin, Mount Hope Bay, and Bristol RI Wedding Views

One of the things that makes Mount Hope Farm such a special Rhode Island wedding venue is the variety of scenery on the property. You have the historic inn, open farm landscapes, peaceful walking paths, and Cove Cabin, which brings in that beautiful waterfront feeling.

Cove Cabin at Mount Hope Farm overlooks Mount Hope Bay, with views toward the Mount Hope Bridge, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Bristol. It gives the venue such a unique mix of rustic, coastal, natural, and elegant.

For couples looking at Bristol Rhode Island wedding venues, Mount Hope Farm has a feeling all its own. It is close to other beloved waterfront venues like Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, but has a more relaxed farm-and-coast atmosphere while still feeling elevated for a wedding day.

A Huge Shoutout to Em Devaud Events

I also have to give a big shoutout to Em Devaud, the planner for this wedding.

She was wonderful to work with and helped the whole day stay on track while still feeling relaxed and personal. Between the first look, portraits, Murphy, Cove Cabin moments, family traditions, and the reception timeline, there were a lot of moving pieces, and Em handled everything with so much calm and care.

As a photographer, that kind of support makes such a difference. It allowed Sophie and Eli to enjoy their day without everything feeling rushed or chaotic.

A Fun Reception with Take It To The Bridge

The reception was such a party.

Take It To The Bridge kept the night moving with an incredible energy, and once the Hora started, Sophie and Eli were lifted up in the chairs while everyone gathered around them on the dance floor.

Sophie and Eli are such a sweet, chill, nature-loving couple, and their wedding reflected that perfectly. It was meaningful without feeling heavy, beautiful without feeling stiff, and fun without losing the depth of what the day meant.

It was truly such a spectacular day at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Sophie and Eli, thank you so much for having us there to photograph it. Your wedding was such a joy.

Vendor Credits

Venue: Mount Hope Farm
Website: mounthopefarm.org
Instagram: @mounthopefarmbymorins

Cove Cabin: Cove Cabin at Mount Hope Farm
Website: mounthopefarm.org/cove-cabin

Planner: Em Devaud Events
Website: emdevaudevents.com
Instagram: @emdevaud

Band: Take It To The Bridge
Website: takeittothebridgeband.com
Instagram: @takeittothebridgeband

Florist: Plant Girl Floral / Plant Girl Shop
Website: plantgirlfloral.com
Instagram: @plant.girl.floral

Catering: Catering by Andrew
Website: cateringbyandrew.com

Photography: Erica Britto Photography
Website: ericabrittophotography.com
Instagram: @ericabrittophotography