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

Original post by akaMrsT

May 28, 2006 08:14 PM

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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: Oct 09, 2006 12:23 PM

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Posted by natasa

Amazing Review!! Thanks for sharing!! You look absolutely beautiful!!!

Thank you

sugar4spc Posted: Oct 22, 2006 07:28 PM

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Awesome wedding review.. i felt like i was there celebrating with you.

Tatum&Steve Posted: Oct 24, 2006 11:44 AM

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Wow - I am amazed by your review - I have to say I read about 80% of it - I couldn't go on once the HM came. I can't beleive you weren't even going to write one! I bet you are so happy that you did...I think you have documented your wedding day more than any pics or video! Your review was absolutly beautiful and so well written - you made me laugh and cry...several times!
Congratulations!

OK, so I just remembered the video - I just watched the 'recap' - incredible - you looked so happy! You are in inspiration!

akaMrsT Posted: Nov 02, 2006 09:39 AM

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Posted by sugar4spc

Awesome wedding review.. i felt like i was there celebrating with you.

Thank you. It was the most amazing day!

akaMrsT Posted: Nov 03, 2006 08:41 PM

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Posted by Tatum&Steve

Wow - I am amazed by your review - I have to say I read about 80% of it - I couldn't go on once the HM came. I can't beleive you weren't even going to write one! I bet you are so happy that you did...I think you have documented your wedding day more than any pics or video! Your review was absolutly beautiful and so well written - you made me laugh and cry...several times!
Congratulations!

OK, so I just remembered the video - I just watched the 'recap' - incredible - you looked so happy! You are in inspiration!

Awwwww. Thank you Yes, I am glad we decided to put the review together. So many people have found it helpful and been able to use many of our vendors

HelenZ Posted: Nov 05, 2006 04:04 PM

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WOW!! this is the best review I've ever read!! It must have taken you a lot of time to write everything, but this will definitely be a great service to many brides!! I love all your details, and your pictures are just amazing! You were a stunning bride! Your smile is so genuine! Sorry to gush....but you deserve it after such an amazing review!!

Thanks!!

akaMrsT Posted: Nov 11, 2006 12:46 PM

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Posted by HelenZ

WOW!! this is the best review I've ever read!! It must have taken you a lot of time to write everything, but this will definitely be a great service to many brides!! I love all your details, and your pictures are just amazing! You were a stunning bride! Your smile is so genuine! Sorry to gush....but you deserve it after such an amazing review!!

Thanks!!

Thank you so much. It was an amazing day and worth all the time and research.

I cannot wait until we get our album

alicia721 Posted: Nov 22, 2006 12:26 PM

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You look so beutiful!! Everything was perfect. I'm gonna copy alot of your ideas.

SIBride06 Posted: Nov 22, 2006 01:27 PM

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Katrina...I keep finding myself reading your review over & over. This has to be one of the best (if not THE BEST) review I have ever read. You covered just about every aspect of your wedding. Your pictures are nothing less than breathtaking. (to say the least) and my god you two are an amazingly beautiful couple. Kudos to your photg who capured your love in every single picture. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this masterpiece. You had the wedding of your dreams and I am so happy for you both Congrats and best wishes, always.

akaMrsT Posted: Nov 27, 2006 08:30 PM

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Posted by alicia721

You look so beutiful!! Everything was perfect. I'm gonna copy alot of your ideas.

Thank you

akaMrsT Posted: Nov 27, 2006 08:33 PM

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Posted by SIBride06

Katrina...I keep finding myself reading your review over & over. This has to be one of the best (if not THE BEST) review I have ever read. You covered just about every aspect of your wedding. Your pictures are nothing less than breathtaking. (to say the least) and my god you two are an amazingly beautiful couple. Kudos to your photg who capured your love in every single picture. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this masterpiece. You had the wedding of your dreams and I am so happy for you both Congrats and best wishes, always.

Thank you so much. I don't think anything I have ever written has been called a masterpiece.

It was absolutely the most amazing day thus far and worth every penny even after all the stress of getting to that day. We could not have put this together without the work of all of our fabulous vendors. I cannot wait to get the 10 x 15 digital album so I can post pics.

akaMrsT Posted: Dec 12, 2006 07:56 PM

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Our album will be ready just after Christmas

I will post pics

smara Posted: Dec 12, 2006 10:05 PM

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Posted by akaMrsT

Our album will be ready just after Christmas

I will post pics

Me and DH loved your father daughter dance.. it was so joyous. He seemed so happy, it was such a fun clip to watch!!

You and your DH are a such a Good Looking Couple!!

akaMrsT Posted: Dec 17, 2006 06:49 PM

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Posted by smara

Posted by akaMrsT

Our album will be ready just after Christmas

I will post pics

Me and DH loved your father daughter dance.. it was so joyous. He seemed so happy, it was such a fun clip to watch!!

You and your DH are a such a Good Looking Couple!!

Thank you so much

That dance was great. My daddy had no idea I had planned to dance with him. It was so much fun

akaMrsT Posted: Jan 06, 2007 08:37 AM

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Stay tuned!! I got word that the draft of our album should be ready by the middle of next week

akaMrsT Posted: Jan 15, 2007 02:39 PM

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Rissespieces Posted: Jan 28, 2007 12:06 AM

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Hi i'm still new to the chat boards but i just had to tell you how wonderful ur review was. I'm so inspired and I am praying that my wedding will be as great as yours.

akaMrsT Posted: Feb 10, 2007 10:08 PM

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Posted by Rissespieces

Hi i'm still new to the chat boards but i just had to tell you how wonderful ur review was. I'm so inspired and I am praying that my wedding will be as great as yours.

Thank you so much I'm sure that your wedding will be a fabulous reflection of the love you share with your FH. Enjoy your planning....you will only get to do this once