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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
jantany26 Posted:

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Posted by akaMrsT

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.


haha, I'm on LIF now.

I'm so happy for you guys too.

all the waiting paid off.
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by SomethingBlu

I still haven't finished reading it!! But had to comment...I am so happy that you decided to post your review. I know it'll help many others!! I am also thrilled that you went with some amazing vendors...some of whom I recommended. Your day looked like a dream and although I'm sorry I missed it, I am beyond happy for you and Reg!! Thank you for the shout out, but it wasn't necessary, it was my pleasure to help you. You looked stunning...and many brides will benefit from your extensive research.

Many blessings to you and Reg!! May God forever bless your marriage!!

This wedding could *not* have happened at RH...he was right!!

Best wishes girlie!!


THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I'm so sorry that you and Ant could not make it.

You are such an inspiration to me and so many other brides to be. I know I 'talked' to you about our wedding more so than anyone else in the world I'm so glad that we did not elope although you know I tried to get him to agree

You are the best
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by lanabean

Stunning!!! You look perfect and so happy!


Thank you
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by jantany26

Posted by akaMrsT

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.


haha, I'm on LIF now.

I'm so happy for you guys too.

all the waiting paid off.


Yep, it finally paid off I am on LIF too but I never post
seta Posted:

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what a beautiful review! thanks for sharing! you made a beautiful bride!
bride2b24 Posted:

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welll let me just say that i read it all!!!! your review and wedding was amazing.....you looked absolutely stunning!!!! i wish you both the best! congrats!

BKtoLI Posted:

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Katrina!!!

I recall some of the headaches you went through with your planning, and it looks like in the end, it didn't matter because you and DH made the absolute best of it!!!

Yours is by far the most detailed and longest review to ever be on LIW. And that is not necessarily a bad thing!!!

You looked like a true princess and because of the hard work you both put into the day, that is why it was such a huge success!!!

Congrats and all the best!!!
KimberlyBride Posted:

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Wow! That was an amazing review! It inspires me to get myself in gear and finish mine. I enjoyed reading every word and seeing all your wonderful details. You looked so gorgeous. Congratulations! I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
xcalystax Posted:

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WOW!!! This is the most thorough review ever!!! This is such a huge help to girls planning their wedding!!! You and your hubby make a gorgeous couple!!

akaMrsT Posted:

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Thank you so much ladies
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by BKtoLI

Katrina!!!

I recall some of the headaches you went through with your planning, and it looks like in the end, it didn't matter because you and DH made the absolute best of it!!!

Yours is by far the most detailed and longest review to ever be on LIW. And that is not necessarily a bad thing!!!

You looked like a true princess and because of the hard work you both put into the day, that is why it was such a huge success!!!

Congrats and all the best!!!


Thank you so much Janna!!!! Remember all the research about the types of veil material I was obsessed for a minute

And oh boy did we have some DRAMA during the planning and I'm so glad it all worked out It was worth it and I'm happy to share the details with all the ladies who helped us along the way
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by KimberlyBride

Wow! That was an amazing review! It inspires me to get myself in gear and finish mine. I enjoyed reading every word and seeing all your wonderful details. You looked so gorgeous. Congratulations! I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!


Thank you so much Kim!!!!! I would love to see your review. You day was perfection.
ssdbk Posted:

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So I am guilty!!! I was one of those who FMed you to find out where and when your wedding would be after all. I didn't know that such questions were bothering you! Sorry! I asked mainly because we had spoken and I knew that you researched so carefully. So, I had to wonder if a person was that thorough, what hall was it that really offered the best of everything? What florist was it, etc, etc! And I really liked your taste, which I felt I saw in some of your posts, so I figured that I'd be super impressed by all of your choices. And I really was. That is some great dress!!! So now you know why one person was so curious about your wedding plans. Congrats!
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by ssdbk

So I am guilty!!! I was one of those who FMed you to find out where and when your wedding would be after all. I didn't know that such questions were bothering you! Sorry! I asked mainly because we had spoken and I knew that you researched so carefully. So, I had to wonder if a person was that thorough, what hall was it that really offered the best of everything? What florist was it, etc, etc! And I really liked your taste, which I felt I saw in some of your posts, so I figured that I'd be super impressed by all of your choices. And I really was. That is some great dress!!! So now you know why one person was so curious about your wedding plans. Congrats!


Thank you so much Kerie. We did 'talk' a lot during the planning and I do not consider you a stranger at all
October Bliss Posted:

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I very rarely comment on reviews - although I read every single one.

Yours was spectacular!! I spent close to two hours, reading, rereading, absorbing, looking at the pictures, rereading.

Thank you for sharing your day in this way!!!!
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by October Bliss

I very rarely comment on reviews - although I read every single one.

Yours was spectacular!! I spent close to two hours, reading, rereading, absorbing, looking at the pictures, rereading.

Thank you for sharing your day in this way!!!!


Thank you so much Darlene It turned out to be much longer than we intended but I am glad that we decided to post it
rrmikesgal Posted:

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What an amazing review! Your pictures are absolutely stunning, you both look fantastic. Congratulations to you both!

Gin-Char 104 Posted:

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Thank you so much for your post reading it took most of my shift at the gym but i found it very helpful, especially the westbury manor stuff....it looks like you had a great time!
congrats!
mcaula Posted:

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Congratulations Girl your wedding was absolutly beautiful.
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by Montegin05

Thank you so much for your post reading it took most of my shift at the gym but i found it very helpful, especially the westbury manor stuff....it looks like you had a great time!
congrats!


Thank you. We had a fantastic time. You will LOVE Westbury Manor. The place is gorgeous

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