Wedding Day

St Mary Star of the Sea

Ceremony

Atlantic Resort at Wyndham Newport

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Even though Bryce and Rachel grew up in the same town, they did not cross paths until Saturday, December 11, 2021 when they both attended a Christmas party. Neither of them expected to find the love of their life that night. Bryce was talking to one of their mutual friends and Rachel joined in on the conversation. Their mutual friend told Bryce that Rachel had also grown up in Smithfield, RI. Their friend slipped out of the conversation, but from there the conversation between Rachel and Bryce lasted until 2am. Bryce asked Rachel to go to the Candlelight Christmas Shopping in Chepachet, RI with him the following Thursday night for their first date. The rest is history. Christmas time is a magical time for Rachel and Bryce not only because of the joy that the holidays bring but also because that is the time they found each other.

Our Story

Our Engagement Photos 

Photos

Bridesmaids 

Sarah Coia 

Kayte Coia 

Bianca Jacques 

Carly Downing 

Katie Joseph 

Groomsmen

Brent Holden 

Michael Coia 

Travis Bean 

Liam Hillery 

Rob St. Lawrence 

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have a room block available for Saturday and Sunday night! Our rate applies for Saturday and/or Sunday night. There is not a two night minimum so you can decide if you want to stay one or two nights. If you will be staying, please book your room by September 24, 2025 to get our rate. Please make sure you include our room block code when booking on their website so you get our discounted rate. If you want to call the Wyndham directly to book your room, please tell them you are booking under the Coia &amp; Holden room block so you get the discounted rate!

Wyndham Newport Hotel

Newport Beach Hotel & Suites

Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Middletown

Travel

The Wyndham offers a shuttle that takes you to and from the hotel to downtown Newport! Ask the receptionist in the main lobby when it is running that day!

Rachel & Bryce

Rachel & Bryce

Things to Do

Cliff Walk – South End

Fort Adams State Park

Newport Mansions Preservation Society

Newport Helicopter Tours

Newport Vineyards & Restaurant

Viking Tours of Newport - Trolley Tours

Bowen's Wharf

Brick Marketplace

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

Newport Car Museum