Deanna & Mark: 7/7/07 + 1 = 8/8/08
Sep 25, 2008 02:56 PM Back
I thought 7/7/07 was going to be a popular date, but I was wrong. Eight is a lucky number internationally among other cultures where Seven is a lucky number to us here in the USA. Mark & Deanna knew it would be a popular date and made sure they booked all their vendors nice and early! So, when they met with me almost a year and half before their big day, I was surprised to find out they booked a majority of their vendors, and vendors that are super popular among the brides of LIWeddings.com.
Mark and Deanna met with me in Brooklyn (their hometown and mine) and we instantly clicked. They both share a profession in nursing which equated to (me) people who are willing to do anything in their power to help others. They are truly meant to be together, and that is something anyone can pick-up on within minutes of spending time with them.
Their wedding day, August 8, 2008 was LUCKY (from beginning to end.) Weather reports predicted rain, but held out until after their ceremony and the beginning of the reception. We were fortunate enough to take loads of pictures before the rain came down, and quickly dissipated.
Deanna and Mark are both Filipino and incorporated many of the traditional elements found in Filipino weddings. Their mass included eight Sets of Principle Sponsors and three sets Secondary Sponsors who are present to witness and symbolize support for the bride and groom's union in marriage.
The Secondary Sponsors bear traditional wedding symbols such as the arras (coins), candle, veil, and cord. The veil symbolizes unity, the cord (shape of an infinity symbol or figure eight) symbolizes the bond (or tie) between the bride and groom, the candle (known as a unity candle) is lit by the parents of the bride and groom and symbolizes the unity of the families, and the arras symbolizes the future wealth and prosperity of the couple.
Their Amazing Vendors:
Hair: Jenn, the Hair Genie & Sarah Rock
Makeup: Jacqueline Nicole
Photographer: Michael O'Neil
Videographer: Golden Moments (Pat)
Florist: Flower Michele
DJ: Tommy Tunes
Lighting: World of Illumination
Reception: Villa Lombardi's
Mark and Deanna met with me in Brooklyn (their hometown and mine) and we instantly clicked. They both share a profession in nursing which equated to (me) people who are willing to do anything in their power to help others. They are truly meant to be together, and that is something anyone can pick-up on within minutes of spending time with them.
Their wedding day, August 8, 2008 was LUCKY (from beginning to end.) Weather reports predicted rain, but held out until after their ceremony and the beginning of the reception. We were fortunate enough to take loads of pictures before the rain came down, and quickly dissipated.
Deanna and Mark are both Filipino and incorporated many of the traditional elements found in Filipino weddings. Their mass included eight Sets of Principle Sponsors and three sets Secondary Sponsors who are present to witness and symbolize support for the bride and groom's union in marriage.
The Secondary Sponsors bear traditional wedding symbols such as the arras (coins), candle, veil, and cord. The veil symbolizes unity, the cord (shape of an infinity symbol or figure eight) symbolizes the bond (or tie) between the bride and groom, the candle (known as a unity candle) is lit by the parents of the bride and groom and symbolizes the unity of the families, and the arras symbolizes the future wealth and prosperity of the couple.
Their Amazing Vendors:
Hair: Jenn, the Hair Genie & Sarah Rock
Makeup: Jacqueline Nicole
Photographer: Michael O'Neil
Videographer: Golden Moments (Pat)
Florist: Flower Michele
DJ: Tommy Tunes
Lighting: World of Illumination
Reception: Villa Lombardi's
Welcome New Vendors
- The Barn At Old Bethpage The Barn at Old Beth...
- Jack & Rose Jack & Rose is a flo...
- Tellers: An American Chophouse Tellers: An American...
- Cup Of Tea Creative Wedding Gifts by Cup...
- Speeches for Milestones The day has arrive...
- Long Island Bridal Expo Connecting Brides & ...
- 1 More Rep 1 More Rep offers Ap...
- Bellport Inn The Bellport Inn on ...
- Snapphotto Snapphotto is one of...
- Fiddlers Dream Music Asher began classica...
- Havana Central Featuring real Cuban...
- Primerica Nelida Flynn In 1977, we were fou...
X
Sign In
Sign in with Social Networking
By Signing in with Facebook or Google, You accept LIWedding Terms of use and Privacy Policy
X
Create an Account
Sign up with Social Networking
By Signing up with Facebook or Google, You accept LIWedding Terms of use and Privacy Policy
Already have an Account ? Sign In
X