Our planning and events documented...lots of pictures.

[Boston Bride 2009]

Thank you all so much for all of the information that you have shared on the forum. I have read and read and read. This has been the absolute best resource that I have had. I also appreciate the girls who supported me when I lost my grandmother last week. That was do difficult and they were just so kind.

 

I am very excited for our wedding. We have put so much thought into everything that we are doing. I hope our guests love everything and have a wonderful time with us.

 

Engagement

We were engaged 5/17/08 at Belle Mer in Newport, RI. He picked this day because it was exactly one year from when he “knew†he loved me. The previous year I had my wisdom teeth out and I went to NH to stay with my mom. Benny had gone to NYC because it was the last weekend before his parents went back to DR. He was so worried about me that he got on Amtrak from NY to Boston and then took a bus from Boston to NH to be with me.

 

Where it all happened!!!

 

Telling the world!!!

 

HAPPPYYYY!

 

Engagement Pictures-By Corinna Raznikov (we are obsessed with her work). We made her website Corinna Raznikov Photography (under urban engagements we are pics 7-9)

 

The Rings-Benny designed my ring and I LOVE it. We found his ring when we were in London (his favorite place on earth) last year at Thanksgiving.

 

Save the Date-DIY (materials from the Papersource)

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Invitation-Semi-DIY

 

Resort

We are staying at Excellence, Punta Cana. I will post pics of our wedding when we get back.

 

“The” Dress/Make-up

Make-up

 

The dress-First fitting…it will look a little different after alerations

 

Veil

 

 

Reception Dress-Notte by Marchesa

 

Rehearsal Dinner Dress-Alice and Olivia

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Welcome Cocktail Dress-Ralph Lauren

 

Bridesmaid’s Dresses-WToo

My lovely Bridesmaids

 

Their dresses-It’s a little big on Sara

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Sorry I don't know why some of the pics are so big

Gifts

 

My Mom

 

Ben’s Mom

 

Dad’s and Groomsmen

 

Bridesmaids

 

Friend that I am indebted to-I owe this girl everything…She introduced Benny and I. When he was ready to propose he went to her because she worked at a very unique jewelry shop and she introduced him to the jeweler who made my ring. She is now a make-up artist and is doing my make-up on our wedding day….I owe her the world!!!

 

Benny’s Gift

My BIG gift to him is that I am flying in our photographer Corinna Raznikov and suprising him at our welcome cocktail. She is going to walk in and just start taking pictures of him until he notices and freaks out.

 

At Home Civil Ceremony on The Elite Boston-We had a great day on June 20, 2009 with 65 family and friends. We cruised Boston Harbor.

 

Showers

My grandmother who just passed away ;( I wrote a thread on this http://bestdestinationwedding.com/fo...st-week-51223/

Thank you to all of the girls that reached out to me with stories, prayers and encouragement. This has been very difficult for me. I miss her so much.

 

Bridal Shower-York, Maine

The AMAZING food my bridesmaids prepared

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My boss completely surprised me with a shower at work…so sweet!

 

Benny’s co-workers also surprised him with a party

 

Bachelorette

Chauncy Creek-Kittery Maine…We had lobsters…mmm..mmm

 

The girls took me to a spa for the day!

 

DIY Projects/OOT Bags

My beach towel and the MOH Beach Towel

 

 

Centerpieces

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OOT Bags-Bags from ewam.com/organza bags from papermart.com/cups from Michael’s

 

Tank Tops

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Groom's attire/groomsmen's attire

They are wearing a black suite, white shirt and tie TBD (benny needs to get on this)

THis is ben's suit

 

Ok so I think that is everything. Hope you enjoy. I can't wait to get there and stop worrying about everything....my stepmom just called benny to tell him that her and my father can not go because my now has to go to Panama for work...I'm done....just want to get there and be on the beach.

[LadyTrunck]

Wow everything looks amazing!!! It will all be absolutely perfect. And HOT welcome cocktail shoes!!!!!

[Andi]

wow everything looks great!

 

I love that you are surprising your FI with the photographer that you both love!

 

so sorry for the loss of your grandma, I am sure she will totally be watching over you two while in Punta Cana and on your wedding day!

 

have a great trip!

[diamondpooch]

Everything looks so amazing! I'm so proud of you for staying strong through such hard times.

Your photographer looks amazing! What a great surprise it will be for you FI! I can't wait for your review and pics when you get back!