A little rain never hurts, right? Well, it usually does for Newport brides considering they usually picture themselves looking out towards the Newport bridge watching the sun set. But this rainy Saturday didn't bother Kristi Williamson. Not one bit. She figured any expectations of a perfect day in April would be pretty lofty anyways.

New Leaf's  wedding team headed off to Oceancliff to beautify Kristi and her girls...We got to the room to find a California-kinda calm bride. We love that! Isn't she cute?

Amy G. makes sure all the girls are looking perfect...

Our rising wedding team star, Jenn, pins her half-up style...

We love when Snap! Photography shows up...They always capture such stellar shots, plus, their blog is a blast to read...Here is their version of Jenn making sure Delaney's hair looks juuuuust right!

So there is this game we play when we go out called "Celebrity Search'...it's fun to do while you are having a drink at the bar, waiting for your table at dinner, in a long line at  the grocery store or anywhere really. You scan the crowd for anyone who looks like a celebrity and say "Celebrity Search (insert name here)". Everyone decides if they agree or disagree and the person with most 'agrees' wins. It 's the honor system, okay?

Anyways, if we saw Kristi across the bar, I would say, "Celebrity Search KATIE HOLMES"! You can totally see it, right? Put Kristi's hand in Tom Cruise's tight grip, throw Suri in some sparkly high heels, and place them in a fancy mall and you have yourself a celebrity couple!

P.S. We're pretty sure Kristi is happy to be marrying James and not Tom Cruise....James seemed much more stable;-)

This Snap-periffic shot captured all the girls, their pretty dresses, flowers and, of course, hair and make up...Love how Delaney is laughing!

Kristi went with a soft half up style that still showed off her beautiful sapphire earrings...

Snap! Photography does this really cool photo booth at weddings...Guests 'snap' their own photos and then take the images home with them as favors. Genius, right? Glad the hair and make-up held up through all the drizzle!

Just love this photo...Plus it shows the delicate white flowers the florist surprised Kristi with. The flower ornaments aren't just for brides!

To see more of Kristi's wedding, check out Snap!'s blog...a big thanks to Kristi, her mom Jackie, and her entourage for spending the morning with the New Leaf crew. You made our jobs fantastically enjoyable that day!

Stay tuned for more wedding fun...

The New Leaf girls are ready for wedding season...bring it on!

Pam, Danielle, and Ashley kicked it off  in Newport by hopping into the hair mobile and heading to beautify Sarah Lange and her girls.

Check out this spacious set up and food spread...For on location weddings, we could always use more of these 3 things--1. Outlets 2. Mirrors and 3. Ventilation. The New Leaf wedding team was getting spoiled at  the Newport Harbor Hotel . Don't get too comfy ladies...next you are going to be asking for some palm leaf fans and a cabana boy feeding you grapes!

Check out Danielle's beautiful chignon...

We were just LOVING these black flowers--so pretty...

Look familiar? She wouldn't to you, but Allison sure looks familar to us! Her sister, Katie Armstrong, was our first wedding of the season LAST year--oh, the irony. Not really, but a coincidence anyways. We love referrals:o)

Another one of Danielle's masterpieces--Allison's hair is looks like a beautiful woven puzzle...

Oh so soft...

We love highlights in updos--they just look so beautiful...

There were 7 ladies to get photo-ready and all of the make up was done by none other than our multi-talented Ashley. She rocks at both hair and make up, plus she's really fun! Not a bad view, I'd say...

Here's Pam, working out, er, I mean working on Sarah, our radiant bride. Clients always ask if our arms get tired blow drying all day. It's not our arms, it's the feet, especially when we don't wear our sensible shoes. The rule, "Fashion over function" is tempting for hairstylists but ALWAYS regretted if not followed!

And ACTION!

Danielle working on Donna, Sarah's mom...

Could our bride BE any cuter? We love a bride who smiles...No matter how talented your beauty entourage is (ahem, New Leaf), a happy bride always photographs the best.

We always love to place the veil--it's my favorite!

Our special thanks to Sarah Lange and her girls for making our wedding season kick off a good one! Stay tuned for much, much more of our wedding antics...

Tune in Sunday evening to the show Platinum Weddings on WeTV 9pm EST. Michelle and John's "Platinum Wedding" was styled by the New Leaf team this past summer at OceanCliff in Newport.

Watch the sneak peak below and make sure to keep your eyes peeled ... you might catch Ashley or Courtney working it in the background!

http://www.wetv.com/video/70079700001/platinum-weddings-raina-the-newport-wedding

We knew it was only a matter of time before New Leaf would be 'discovered'. Well...not really. Let me explain....

A year and a half ago, Floridians Michelle Cassidy and John Bannon decided to tie the knot in Newport, RI. Little did they know that they would find themselves being filmed for a network television series on WEtv called "Platinum Weddings". It's basically a show about really fancy weddings. Please don't confuse this show with Bridezillas (although that show is a fantastic car wreck kind of reality programming). Michelle was nothing like those brides...she was sweet, down-to-earth, and incredibly easy-going. Oh, and beautiful.

Leah and Amy hit the road for Caitlin Slodden's Newport wedding...they prepped Cailtin and her family at the Pearls , a swanky boutique style hotel that's off the beaten track of the typical Bellevue Avenue mansions.

How classic and modern is this style that Leah created for Caitlin? We really do LOVE blondes for wedding hair.  We have nothing against our chocolate-hued tresses. Trust me, I'm brunette.