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Our Wedding Story ................................................................. now with video clips. Draft album pages on page 7...FINISHED ALBUM pics on page 8

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We highly recommend every one of our vendors. We had an amazing day.

Ceremony/Reception Location: Westbury Manor
Photographer: Lina Jang
Videographer: Bliss
Band / DJ: MMIDJ's - Raphael Gordon
Ceremony Music: MMIDJ's - Raphael Gordon
Florist: Flower Michele
Gown By: Maggie Sottero - Capri
Officiant: Rev. James Bowens
Hair: Sanctuary Salon - Tiffanie
Honeymoon: French Polynesian Islands
Coordinator: DOC - Michelle Nocella - Defining Moments

This is possibly the happiest moment of the day - assuming I had to pick just one.

This is a close second

It was just after we were married but before we walked up the aisle as husband and wife I think it was just after I took off my veil – yep, it was off before we even walked up the aisle I loved it but the crystal pins came out when my dad hugged me by the head and then even more so when DH pulled it back to kiss me. I pulled it out the rest of the way just before we jumped the broom and I never had it put back in place.



A cousin took these photos. I thought my daddy was not gonna let me go




We had 6 funerals in the 3 months leading up to the wedding (2 in the last 2 weeks before the wedding) and another funeral the week after we came back from the honeymoon . It was bittersweet to keep taking names off of the guest list Attending all those funerals while planning our wedding put so many things into perspective. With so many friends losing loved ones (spouses and parents) it just made us realize that no matter all the planning, anything could happen.

DH and I kept a tabbed wedding planner so everything is here. He was with me every step of the way and at nearly every single vendor appointment – to make sure I did not make HIS wedding “cheesy”.




***************Advice for future brides***************
Now that we are an old married couple and can give advice on weddings here goes. For those of you still in the midst of the planning, some of this will be lost on you but it will click in the weeks before your wedding…..or maybe on your wedding day or in the weeks after the wedding

For some reason an engagement ring drives normal women to the brink of insanity while planning a wedding. It’s an emotional roller coaster and I am really not sure why many brides and grooms go into hyper-emotional mode or any wedding detail I am guilty of obsessing over small wedding details that in the end meant very little.




The last few minutes of our wedding reception which sums up all of the planning










Our Thank You card photo



Honeymoon photos





5 1/2 years later
STBH Posted:

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Thank you soo much for your review!!!! You made a beautiful bride!!!
David'sbride Posted:

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HOLY CANOLI KATRINA!!!!!

I have a feeling law school was less work than your review
I didn't call you The Researcher for nothing.

I read all I could but I'll be blocking off a week of mu summer vacay to ready the rest

Everything looked BEAUTIFUL, especially Hey, Reggi looked pretty good himself

So glad you had such a wonderful day.
Reesa Posted:

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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great review!! Everything looked absolutely amazing! You looked so gorgeous!
prunepie Posted:

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dear katrina...

i am so happy for you and your hubby!!!!! i want to officially thank you..you were one of the first brides who fm'd me and your list of halls was priceless to me and my fh. i cant thank you enough.

your review gets an A+

and your wedding was an A++++++++++

xoox jenn
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by jantany26

Katrina, many congrats.

What a great and detailed review.

I rarely post here anymore but had to congratulate you on finally having the wedding of your dreams.




HEY!!!!! Where have you been

Thank you so much. It was really an amazing day. I'm glad we finally did it.
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by N.Y.bride

WOW What a review! I can see you spent a lot of time on that!! I'm sure it will help other brides to be!! I cant imagine how long that must have took you!!! You looked amazing and your hubby is HOT

Great job!!!



Thank you!!!

I type about 70 words per minute but it did take a few days to write even with the binder full of all the details at my fingertips. Adding the photos was the hard part.
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by Shorty McBride

Katrina, WOW!

The smiles on your faces that day just say it all. Thanks for the long review, and for selling me the votives, too (of course!) - they'll definitely be going to good use.

Everything looked flawless - all of your hard work really paid off. Your list of questions is soooooo very helpful - I've bumped it several times on the 07 board.

oh, and the OCD in me is in love with the fact that your heart bo-k mirrored your neckline!!!

Enjoy married life!!!



Thank you so much We were so pleased with how everything turned out.

Can I just tell you, DH actually noticed on our wedding day that the neckline of the dress matched the bouquet. Who says men don't notice details
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by David'sbride

HOLY CANOLI KATRINA!!!!!

I have a feeling law school was less work than your review
I didn't call you The Researcher for nothing.

I read all I could but I'll be blocking off a week of mu summer vacay to ready the rest

Everything looked BEAUTIFUL, especially Hey, Reggi looked pretty good himself

So glad you had such a wonderful day.



Saw you other post Thank you so much

Yeah, if nothing else I think everyone from 04 & 05 knows that I am thorough and verbose
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by prunepie

dear katrina...

i am so happy for you and your hubby!!!!! i want to officially thank you..you were one of the first brides who fm'd me and your list of halls was priceless to me and my fh. i cant thank you enough.

your review gets an A+

and your wedding was an A++++++++++

xoox jenn



So glad that I was able to help
akaMrsT Posted:

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Thank you ladies. DH & I are so pleased that so many people are finding all of our ramblings helpful.

We wish that each and every one of you experiences the same joy on your wedding day that we felt. It was a crazy ride getting to the altar with all the planning that had to be done but it really was worth it
lilnikita Posted:

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AMAZING review, thank you for taking the time to share your day with us!

EJSD2006 Posted:

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holy cow, that was some review! FH thought i was reading a novel online and was surprised when i told him it was a bridal review! you are soooo detailed and articulate, katrina!!! it shows in your wedding day and your review itself!

congrats!!!!

PS - Your hair was amazing (i can't believe you never had a trial and your hair came out perfect!!!!)
Jen2999 Posted:

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ok.. So I should not have started reading that before I went to bed!!!!

THanks so much for the advice and you def had an AMAZING day!
Mooshyboo Posted:

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Wowwwwwwww...Your wedding review was AMAZZZZZZZZZZZZZING I felt like I was @ your wedding...You are a beautiful couple ~ I am still in awwwwwwww (speechless) regarding your review ~ fantastic job - Beautiful wedding ~ Thank you so much for sharing and all your great advice!
brooklynbridezilla Posted:

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Katrina, you have to be one of the most detail oriented people I have ever met! But it paid off, you look amazing and your wedding looks WONDERFUL!!!! Best wishes to you always!!!
myasmom Posted:

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Absolutely the best wedding review ever :)

Mrs.A2006 Posted:

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Thanks for the review and advice! Congrats to you and your new hubby!

Shannondon Posted:

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That was the most beautiful, awesome review that I have every seen. You guys did a great job and put so much in it. It was great, thanks and the best of luck to you both.

lanikai Posted:

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Hey Katrina!

You added a few more pics! Loved them! You know you worked out the review, the pics everything! I've said this before, but the beauty in your pictures is a reflection of the joy radiating from the two of you!

Thank you for the well-made comment about the cattiness that sometimes emerges on the boards. This website is about each of us trying to help one another. Sadly, we all know that hateration is mostly about people projecting their own insecurities onto others, but, thankfully, the women on these boards are above that!! Besides, you know what they say about karma....and no one wants to deal with that when it comes to their weddings!

Anyway, I digress. Thanks for the wonderful review!!
A million congrats to you and Reggie, my dear!!!!



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Preshy7 Posted:

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words cant describe what a wonderful review that was-
what a great idea to put all of your catering hall visits in there..and for sharing so many beautiful photos

so many future brides will definitely be 'notebooking' your review.

also you looked absolutely stunning. you totally pulled that dress off- and you looked amazing in it.
also, your love for each other is completely visible in each and every picture.... i am so glad you had such a beautiful day.

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