Recently my mother told me she needed a good cry, so we did – hahaa. After we cried together with laughter and love, she says - the last time I cried was in December 2015 when Anthony asked for your hand in marriage. She remembers telling the older couple at the next table, who were sending puzzling glares at her way ‘No, no - don’t worry’ with a hand wave. . ‘My daughter is getting married.’ It began. Firstly, I must apologize for my absence. It’s solely in part that I’ve been way too comfortable nesting with my brand new husband. I’ve been doing nothing but hanging out with him, eating anything I want with him and we just finished planning our honeymoon! Now it’s time to get back to business and immerse myself in creativity. This blog post is dedicated to our BIG DAY, providing you with the important wedding details and my experiences. Honestly, it was the best day of my life – I couldn’t have envisioned the day being any better or perfect than it was. My groom was the apple of my eye with a smile that lit the entire room and with looks that were swept me off my feet. All my thanks are truly owed to him. You are my truest. Cheers to 4 months of marriage x x FLOWERS My beautiful flowers came from a talented duo over at Studio One Twenty Three West, in Braintree, MA. Upon entering the shop all I could smell was sweet roses, fresh greenery and hints of calla lilies – which set the vibe I was envisioning. I was greeted by Janet, the shop’s owner who led me to a space that I cannot quite call an office because it was magical. I won’t give Janet’s ideas away, all I can say is – Beautiful ideas are in the works over at Studio One Twenty Three West! I met with Janet for about forty-five minutes, which is all we needed because with my every word she finished my sentence. She knew everything I was looking for plus more! We went with white roses; white calla lilies, with hints of greenery for an added pop along with off white ribbon to hold all the pieces together. I knew I was in goods hands when leaving the shop. When I arrived at the venue on our wedding day the first thing I saw was my amazing bridal bouquet, so full and lush – that’s when I shed my first tear. STUDIO ONE TWENTY THREE WEST 652 West Street Braintree, MA 02184 T: (781)356-1300 x VENUE The place where all the magic happened – The Villa at the Ridder Country Club in East Bridgewater, MA – simply amazing from start to finish. From the moment I stepped into the Grand Ballroom – I fell in love! I was mesmerized by everything – the lighting fixtures, the layout, the bridal suite, all so beautiful and elegant. I was sold on my first visit to The Villa. I was standing in the place were we would be married. I closed my eyes at for moment and thought in a year’s time we would be surrounded by family and friends, looking into each other’s eyes as man and wife. Ugh! Love is real guys, haha! The staff were so helpful and intentive, they made wedding planning a complete breeze. I cannot say enough about the Sapphire Event Group and their properties – with breathtaking set-ups that satisfies any bride’s wedding dreams to the tasty cuisine that my guests are still talk about today. The service they provided blew me away. The event coordinators made it so easy to execute each detail of what I envisioned our wedding to be and the bridal attendants made me feel like a queen, truly. Special thanks to Patti, Rebecca and Elizabeth you all are amazing. THE VILLA AT RIDDER COUNTRY CLUB 390 Oak Street East Bridgewater, MA 02333 T: (781)618-1960 x PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY Cheers to that person who probably led you here. The brilliant Yuri Vaysgant, who took on the role as our photographer and videographer. I met Yuri back in 2011 when I was looking to have some fun self-portraits taken. Yuri’s work is amazing! His ideas are specular – everything from location to wardrobe he made me feel so welcome and taken cared of. I vowed from back then I would be working with him on my future wedding! Seven years later we met again and he created magic with all the photos taken and the most memorable highlight film of our wedding! Yuri went above and beyond. I’m so grateful that such a creative genius documented unforgettable memories. Thank you, Yuri! To see more of Yuri’s incredible work go check out his website listed below. YURI VAYSGANT PHOTOGRAPHY W : www.yurivaysgant.com E : [email protected] T : (508)641- 8521 x CAKE Just Desserts in Bridgewater provided us with a beautiful, elegant yet equally delicious wedding cake. We decided on three-tiered vanilla cake, topped with buttercream frosting with layer of strawberries in the detail per the groom’s request. It was amazing – so amazing that we had no morning after cake. A shameless aka nameless guest told me he had two pieces. . and one to go! Lucky for us, Lisa (the shop’s owner) provides each couple with a fresh new cake for their first anniversary. We are looking forward to this bonus for sure! Just Desserts, also has an assortment of amazing cupcakes and coffees that Anthony and I, enjoy every time we visit! If you head over to my Instagram you can read up on my full first impression of our cake tasting! Thanks Lisa and team! JUST DESSERTS 1 Main Street Bridgewater, MA 02324 T : (508)807-0387 x MAKEUP IG : MAKEUPRAINAA This sweet soul, bought my bridal makeup dream to reality with hues of warm golden browns and a glossy lip to die for. My ladies and I, were beyond impressed with Raina’s work, we all felt beautiful and our makeup didn’t miss a beat the entire night! Many thanks to such a wonderful and ambitious young lady. x HAIR IG : HAIRBYJAMILINE The hair goddess, who is known to me as Jamie, had me shook at first glance of my wedding hair! Her attention to detail drew me in when viewing her work on Instagram, all her clients’ reviews were nothing short then praising her for her work and amazing customer service. In addition to Jamie coming highly recommended by one of my close friends. I knew I had to book my appointment instantly before she was fully booked for the month. The night before our wedding, Jamie and I spent eight hours together perfecting my wedding hair and talking about everything imaginable including love. Jamie came to the venue on my wedding day to give my hair the perfect balance of silkiness and volume and even secured my veil in place. I praise your work Jamie, you are top-notch honey and I mean that. x DÉCOR AC Moore, Home Goods and Etsy – so many options to mix and match that I was a bit on a wedding overload! However, I was determined to stick to my minimalist vision – all white décor with a hint of green and plenty of candlelight. These three shops provided me with all my wedding décor needs and more. Although, I did get somewhat side tracked when it came to apartment décor but with my best friend by my side – she kept every purchase in check. So, when going into shops make sure to have a list in hand so you don’t go overboard or go with a friend who knows your vision, style and even your weaknesses. It’s very easy to go overboard . . . trust me (inserts wink)! Also, don’t think you have to spend a small fortune on your décor – shop smart and see what your venue has to offer. x MY ADVICE Take your time and make the process FUN! This special day / event is all about love! Why water it down with overpriced linens and petty – meaningless arguments. Be mindful that this day goes by so fast and it is to be cherished. That way you’ll be able to fuel your daughter’s imagination in the future. I was never crazy about marriage and weddings because, I wanted long lasting and unconditional compassion-ship. Love – is not defined by an overrated party but by the priceless twinkle in your mate’s eye when they lay their eyes on you each and every morning. Grateful – peace of mind is what I have. Find yours. x FAMILY AND FRIENDS Dear James’ Crew – Anthony and I, would like to send a special thanks to all our family and friends who took the time to celebrate with us on a Winter Sunday evening with love in your hearts and joy in your feet to help us dance the night away. Thanks to you, we will enjoy our honeymoon in beautiful Costa Rica with a new set of luggage in tow. We love you – we are forever grateful x x MY MATE I’ve been blessed with a humble man - a kind man - a loving man. He is soft spoken by nature yet hilariously explosive when in private. I could never find or ask for a better bed maker, provider, restaurant guru, family man, peaceful lover, best friend this beautiful world has to offer. I thank the Lord everyday for pairing my soul with an angel. May we always share the . . the . . There’s no word or expression to describe, what’s simply us. x MY WEDDING TIPS - DRINK WINE AND PLAN ON - GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING - RESEARCH, RESEARCH, THEN PINTEREST - DO TRAILS WITH MAKEUP AND HAIR (MUST) - STICK TO YOUR BUDGET, BUDGET, BUDGET - FOLLOW YOUR GUT WITH ANY MAJOR DECISIONS - BE PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED (EMBRACE IT – I DID) - TALK TO OTHER BRIDES / WIVES ABOUT WEDDING PLANNING - DO ALL THE ‘WEDDING STUFF’ WITH YOUR GROOM / BRIDE - USE ALL THE FREE HELP YOU CAN GET FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS - TAKE ADVANGE OF ALL THE PERKS THAT YOUR VENUE HAS TO OFFER - ALWAYS HAVE A BACKUP PLAN WHEN IT COMES TO SHAKY VENDORS - ENVISION WHAT YOU WANT YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS TO LOOK LIKE BEFORE - BE OPEN AND HONEST WITH YOUR SPOUSE ABOUT COSTS AND MAJOR DECISIONS - DANCE WITH YOUR FRIENDS - DANCE WITH YOUR MOTHER - SMILE AND GREET ALL YOUR GUESTS - LET LOOSE AND BE CAREFREE - TAKE YOUR HEELS OFF, GET COMFORTABLE - ENJOY THE MOMENT WITH YOUR HUSBAND / WIFE - YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY, YOUR RULES x Please feel free contact me at [email protected] with any wedding questions. I’m here for all your wedding needs! Don’t forget to check out my past wedding blog posts covering everything from our invites to the dress! Thank you for hanging out with me, until next time x
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