I am new at this, but I will try my best to post elevation. Ceiling is 10' high.

I think I would have the architect draw up posts that are less wide, but have the "flavor" you are looking for, but I was also concerned about the depth of the porch in proportion to these posts. I don't think the 8" posts would look quite right either, though. Might be too whimpy. I would pull that porch out to 8' wide and I think that would make a huge difference and be more in tune with the look you are going for.

I think that a wider porch may do the trick as well, but unfortunately it is already built. I appreciate your input.