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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
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by Kim51103

I have to say...you were a BEAUTIFUL BRIDE!!!!

Love the color of the flowers...the dress looked like it fit u like a glove...sooo gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS!


Thank you so much John did such a great job on the flowers. The dress actually needed very little alteration - a hem & bustle is it The corset back made a huge difference

akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by soon2bmarable

Absolutel beautiful!!!
I can't wait to show FI he is so nervous. Your pictures and review will put him at ease.

Thank you.

I am so glad I chose Westbury Manor


Thank you We saw a ton of places and we are very pleased with our choice Guests are still raving about the place months later
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by SPITSBRIDE

WOW!!!!!...This is by far 'the' best review I have EVER seen, VERY detailed and the pictures really capture the moment!!!

Everything looked GORGEOUS and you made a beautiful bride, your dress is BEAUTIFUL!!!

CONGRATS and once again, GREAT review!!!

Thanks for sharing


Thank you and thank you so much for taking the time to read it We are in love with our photos which capture the day so well. DH looks at them almost every day
Jazmin Posted:

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I rarely post on these boards, but I must say that I had to write b/c your review was by far the most detailed, honest, enjoyable review that I have ever read. It was elaborate, touching and a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing so many special moments and pictures with us. ...By the way you looked exquisite and your husband is also nice to look at. Thanks again.
lipglossjunky73 Posted:

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Posted by Jazmin

I rarely post on these boards, but I must say that I had to write b/c your review was by far the most detailed, honest, enjoyable review that I have ever read. It was elaborate, touching and a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing so many special moments and pictures with us. ...By the way you looked exquisite and your husband is also nice to look at. Thanks again.


My sentiments exactly!!!

what detail!!!
KD1279 Posted:

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You are stunning
Congrats!!!
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by Jazmin

I rarely post on these boards, but I must say that I had to write b/c your review was by far the most detailed, honest, enjoyable review that I have ever read. It was elaborate, touching and a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing so many special moments and pictures with us. ...By the way you looked exquisite and your husband is also nice to look at. Thanks again.


Thank you so much It is great to know that our experiences during the wedding planning process are helpful to future couples
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by kdecamp

You are stunning
Congrats!!!



Thank you
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by Jazmin

I rarely post on these boards, but I must say that I had to write b/c your review was by far the most detailed, honest, enjoyable review that I have ever read. It was elaborate, touching and a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing so many special moments and pictures with us. ...By the way you looked exquisite and your husband is also nice to look at. Thanks again.


My sentiments exactly!!!

what detail!!!


Thanks Liza
jackiez Posted:

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What a great review! You were a beautiful bride with a beautiful smile...you looked so happy! And your dress is fabulous!!

pigs222seal Posted:

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What a BEAUTIFUL review....and yes, this is probably the longest one ever!

Thank you for sharing this with us. You make a beautiful bride!
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by jackiez

What a great review! You were a beautiful bride with a beautiful smile...you looked so happy! And your dress is fabulous!!


Thank you so much i loved wearing my dress. It was so princess like
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by pigs222seal

What a BEAUTIFUL review....and yes, this is probably the longest one ever!

Thank you for sharing this with us. You make a beautiful bride!


Thank you Yeah, it was a lot of work putting it together
lcherian Posted:

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katrina, i'm so happy that you got your dream wedding! everything looked perfect!

congrats to you and your hubby!!
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by lcherian

katrina, i'm so happy that you got your dream wedding! everything looked perfect!

congrats to you and your hubby!!


Thank you so much Leena. Hard to believe it's all over, huh
klalanne Posted:

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Your wedding was breathtaking. I wish you and your husband all the best. After seeing your pictures of the Westbury Manor, I decided to visit there. I loved it because it's very intimate and that is the theme I am going for. However, it's a little too pricy for me. Did you like any other halls that were a little cheaper?

JeanineP2B Posted:

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Katrina, what a BEAUTIFUL review! I sat here at work reading through a bit each day and I've finally completed it! I loved everything about it and actually printed it (if you don't mind) to keep in my wedding journal for future reference to vendors.

You were such a beautiful bride and the pair of you did an incredible job planning it all!

Because of your review, my fiance and I finally went to visit the WB this Saturday...just to drive past and to get a feel of the place. Loved it!

Thanks again for that awesome story and I wish you the very best! Take care
Winterbride07 Posted:

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This is the most amazing review I have read thus far. I almost feel like I took part of your festivities, including your honeymoon!! I felt like I was reading a book I couln't put down!! Wonderful job. And thank you for posting this, this is great reading material!!

Congratulations to you and hubby, you make a great couple!
akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by klalanne

Your wedding was breathtaking. I wish you and your husband all the best. After seeing your pictures of the Westbury Manor, I decided to visit there. I loved it because it's very intimate and that is the theme I am going for. However, it's a little too pricy for me. Did you like any other halls that were a little cheaper?


Thank you We saw 32 halls and LOVED Westbury Manor the most out of all the halls we visited.

Maybe try an off season date Or an afternoon wedding DH insisted on an evening but we found afternoon pricing to be a bit cheaper Good luck

akaMrsT Posted:

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Posted by JeanineP2B

Katrina, what a BEAUTIFUL review! I sat here at work reading through a bit each day and I've finally completed it! I loved everything about it and actually printed it (if you don't mind) to keep in my wedding journal for future reference to vendors.

You were such a beautiful bride and the pair of you did an incredible job planning it all!

Because of your review, my fiance and I finally went to visit the WB this Saturday...just to drive past and to get a feel of the place. Loved it!

Thanks again for that awesome story and I wish you the very best! Take care


Thank you so much That is so sweet We loved Westbury Manor and all of our vendors did such a great job for us

I do not mind at all that you printed our wedding review and saved it I know of a few ladies that printed it to read on their commute

Enjoy your planning

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