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Allison and Ron were married on a beautiful spring day in New York City. They got ready for the day at the Parker Meridian.

Allison shares, “On Saturday morning May 23, 2015, I woke up super excited at the Parker Meridien, gathered my bridal party and started getting ready for the big day. As the hour got closer I was more anxious then nervous. Finally when I arrived at Central Park to meet my groom he was standing at the top of the Cop Cott, a beautiful wooden enclosure, waiting for me. I quickly walked over to see him for the first time that day and my heart was beating so fast. When he turned around it brought tears to my eyes seeing him so excited just to see me in my dress. I will never forget that moment.”

Congratulations Allison and Ron!

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Shayla and Cason came all the way from Texas to get married in New York City. With the help of A Central Park Wedding, they said their vows in the beautiful Dene Summerhouse.

Shayla shares, “I come from a very small West Texas town named Haskell, about 45 minutes north of Abilene. Abilene is where Cason grew up. These two towns are not very “city like” AT ALL! However, Cason and I have always loved every aspect of the big city. When it came time to plan our wedding, we started looking at venues in Austin (a mini Manhattan). We found the perfect place, but it definitely wasn’t the perfect price. While driving away, a little discouraged, I joked about how we are like Mr. Big and Carrie Bradshaw (Warning: I’m an SATC addict) wanting the big ceremony but something just does not feel right to have it and we should just go to New York and get married there. Since neither of us had ever traveled to NYC, I was shocked to hear Cason say “LET’S DO IT!”

I was so excited to even dream that I could possibly be getting married in The Big Apple!!! After getting back from our trip to Austin, I immediately started researching “NYC Weddings”…I stumbled across A Central Park Wedding, inquired, and our planner, Christa, got back with me super fast and it’s all history from there!

My wedding day was everything I dreamed of and SOOO much more! We stayed in NYC for nine days and absolutely fell in love with it, so much that we are planning on moving there within the next five years!”

After the ceremony, the bride and groom, along with their parents and officiant, shared a champagne toast.

After the toast, we strolled around the park to some favorite spots, including Bethesda Terrace, and ended at Grand Central Station.

Congratulations Shayla and Cason!

Special thanks to A Central Park Wedding.

Caitlin and David were married on a beautiful day in May at the Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown. The day began with Caitlin and her bridesmaids getting ready at her apartment.

Before the ceremony, we took an Uber to the Lincoln Memorial for some fun photos with just the girls. Caitlin explains, “What many people don’t realize about a wedding day is that a big portion of the day is actually spent without the groom. Because of this, I am blessed and thankful that I had THE BEST bridesmaids. They kept the entire time leading up to the ceremony fun and relaxing, while making sure I kept my eye on the prize.”

Caitlin, you look STUNNING!

Caitlin shares the story of how she and David met, “Just before David returned to Notre Dame for a one-year MBA program in May 2009, a co-worker of his insisted he would meet and start dating an undergrad. Of course, David scoffed at this idea and adamantly told his co-worker he was ‘Too mature to date an undergrad.’ However, after only being back at school for a couple of days, David of course met that undergrad heading into her senior year at Saint Mary’s College! After many group hangouts at tailgates and trivia nights, he finally worked up the courage to officially ask me to be his date to a wedding in December 2009…and we all know how that story circled back around!”

David got ready for the wedding day at a nearby hotel and then the guys headed to the church.

David shares, “When I saw Sully (David calls Caitlin Sully) walking down the aisle, I took a deep breathe and thought to myself, ‘Wow, I am one lucky man.'”

Throughout the ceremony David remembers, “Not feeling nervousness, but rather comfort at the altar, being there with Sully, just acting like ourselves, whispering jokes, made everything feel just right.”

One of Caitlin’s favorite moments was their first kiss, she says “Because of our height difference (David is almost a foot taller than I am) he loves picking me up at all times and places. So right before our first kiss, when David leaned in and whispered ‘Can I pick you up?,’ everything felt right, genuine, and us.”

Donuts almost got in the way of the proposal! Caitlin shares, “On a Saturday morning in May 2014, David and I planned to wake up early and take a walk. After David convinced me to drop my quest to walk to Dunkin’ Donuts, we headed towards the Netherlands Carillon. This is one of our favorite spots to visit since you can see all of DC’s monuments from this location, and it is surrounded by hundreds of tulips in the spring.

As we were enjoying the view, David started talking about how special this spot was to us. At that point, he got down on one knee and popped the question! As I stood there shocked and speechless, he pulled out a typed itinerary entitled ‘David and Sully’s Engagement Weekend’ that laid out the weekend’s celebratory activities that included a couple’s massage, dinner and drinks at the Capella Hotel, and a night at the Ritz in Georgetown. Needless to say, I’m glad I begrudgingly agreed not to walk to Dunkin’ that morning, as it turned out to be one of the most memorable and romantic weekends ever!”

One year later they said “I Do!”

The reception was held on the rooftop of 101 Constitution.

David shares, “Ending our first dance and jumping into the Notre Dame Fight Song was the perfect way to honor our Notre Dame/Saint Mary’s crew that surrounded us at the wedding, and epitomizes us and our love for the Irish!” His favorite part of the day was, “Seeing Sully beaming throughout the day and evening was the highlight of the day for me!”

Congratulations Caitlin and David!

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Special thanks to the whole team:
Church: Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Reception Venue: 101 Constitution
Officiant: Father Bill Ryan, SJ
Flowers: Growing Wild Floral Company
Dress Designer: Stella York, Purchased at Ellie’s Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Sung, The Dessy Group, purchased at Nordstrom, color: quarry
Makeup/Hair: Hair And Makeup Unveiled
Suit Designer: Vera Wang, Men’s Wearhouse
Tie: Vera Wang, Men’s Wearhouse
Rings: Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers
Jewelry Designer/Store: S/A (Custom Made)
DJ/Band: DJ Steve Hershberger, The Davis Event Group
Caterer: Avalon Caterers
Invitations: Paper Source, Georgetown

Vanessa and Thierry were married on a gorgeous spring day that began at the New York Palace Hotel in midtown Manhattan.

The ceremony took place at the St. Vincent Ferrer Church.

Thierry’s son and best man, Christopher, held the rings as they were blessed by the priest.

After the ceremony, we stopped at Grand Central for a few photos.

Vanessa shares her favorite moments from the day, “Pinpointing one exact moment that was my favorite is nearly impossible as the whole day was exquisite. Starting from the beginning, that first glance from Thierry as he was waiting for me by the altar was perfect. My next most vivid memory is my father’s speech. It moved us to tears hearing how proud and happy he was. Thierry’s best man and son, Christopher, delivered an equally touching and heartfelt speech and his daughter Vicky brought pure joy, comfort, and laughter to us all through the day. Our mass was extremely meaningful to us. My dear friend Rachelle’s readings during the ceremony were incredibly powerful. My maid of honor Tara provided us with so much love and support and an immense amount of laughter for which we were very grateful. I’m also thankful to Jennifer, my bridesmaid. Father Wagner made a beautiful connection between how our work serving and protecting others translates to how we will do the same for one another. His words touched our hearts. Also, The New York Palace and its staff went above and beyond for us in every way. Their kindness and attentiveness was unparalleled.

Most of all we were extremely blessed to have our families and friends by our side. Seeing all of the people we love and hold dear, gathered together, was amazing. We know we will never walk alone in life and are so grateful to everyone for standing by us.

Little French details added a personal touch to the reception, including Eiffel Tower place cards, Ladurée macaron favors for the ladies and Grand Marnier favors for the men.

The evening ended with a beautiful celebration with sparklers.

Congratulations Vanessa and Thierry!

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Special thanks to the whole team:
Church: St. Vincent Ferrer Church
Reception Venue: The Villard Mansion, The New York Palace Hotel
Floral Design: Floralies
Beauty: Hair Styles On B Weddings
Make-up: Stacie Ford Weddings
Bridal Gown: Mariah By Christos, Spring 2014 Collection
Bridesmaid Gowns: Bill Levkoff, Rk Bridals
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Cake: Ron Ben-Israel Cakes
Cocktail Hour String Trio: Venus Ensembles
DJ: Aria Melody, Joe Dunn
Favors: Laduree Macarons and Grand Marnier
Transportation: Reliance Group Inc.
Invitations: Lavishly Elegant From Wedding Paper Divas
Photography: Jessica Schmitt Photography with Eric Swartz

Robin and Josh had a super fun Washington, D.C. wedding at the Key Bridge Marriott. The day began with preparations in the bridal suite.

Robin and Josh shared a first look before the ceremony. Josh’s expression is priceless!

The ceremony was held on the top floor of the hotel. Guests were greeted with a glass of champagne before they took their seats.

Robin shares, “Josh and I chose the Key Bridge Marriott because of their breathtaking views of Washington, DC from the Capital View Ballroom.

We decided on a presidential-themed wedding because Josh proposed to me at the White House, and because we both have a passion for politics and American presidential history.  Instead of table numbers, each table was named after a president.  My sister also designed a seal based on the U.S. Presidential Seal that we displayed around the room and on certain items, like the program and cocktail napkins.”

Robin and Josh have a beagle names Mr. Rosco, who was an important member of the wedding party. Doesn’t he look daper!?

The couple shared their first dance to I Just Can’t Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson.

Congratulations Robin and Josh!

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Robin and Josh had a photo booth at their wedding! Check out the photo booth slideshow!

Special thank you to the team:
Venue: Key Bridge Marriott
Coordinator: Creations By Brenda
Officiant: Judge Linda Chapman
Cake: Heidelberg Bakery
DJ/Band: JJDJ Entertainment
Florist: The Flower Gallery
Invitations: Kelly Lawlor
Makeup: Devon Saunders
Hair: Evelyn Renee Carr
Bride’s Dress: Kleinfelds NYC
Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy Group
Suits: Calvin Klein Men’s Warehouse
Photographer: Jessica Schmitt Photography with Eric Swartz