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Our Story:
The day after Traver’s Day 2014, there was a message in my FACEBOOK inbox from this random guy named Dan Furman: ”Were you at the track yesterday?”
You know that feeling when you do or say something you wish you could dig a hole and hide from…yup, that was my exact feeling! I thought of every embarrassing scenario that could have unfolded in front of this handsome stranger.
Sure enough, he did notice me and wanted to approach, but chickened out (HA!) lo and behold Facebook has a "people you may know" feature that brought my husband and I together.
After our first date, it was off to the races! I gained a best friend and “my other half.” There is no other human who will ever make me feel as special and strong as does Dan.
When Dan proposed, he caught me totally off guard—which is super hard to do! I had spray tan running down my cheeks from happy tears.
Our starting gate as husband and wife was held on Travers Day 2019. It was a picture-perfect day with Lake George as our backdrop. My most cherished memory is walking up the fairytale, castle stairs to see my groom for the first time; the emotions I felt was everything you want love to feel like.
Every wedding guest left with a customized lottery ticket that read, “Wishing you riches from the new Mr and Mrs.” We wish everyone luck finding their “other half.” and maybe give that person in your inbox a chance!
The Details:
wedding date: August 24, 2019- Travers Day
reception location: Top of the World Golf Resort -Lake George
1st look location: Highlands Castle, Bolton Landing
photographer: Matt Ramos Photography
videographer: Eunoia Visuals- Shane Hawthorne
stationery suite: Carol Jo Dufort
event decorator: Whimsical White Fox- Ballston Spa
wedding gown: Lily's Bridal; second dress bought from Something Bleu (customized by Beth Whitbeck)
bridesmaids' dresses: Saratoga Elegance
groom and groomsmen clothing: Men's Warehouse
rings: Northeastern Fine Jewelry
flowers: Felthousen Florist
hair: Juliet Smith
makeup: Cassandra McKenna D’Alberto and Amanda Pierce
cake: Villa Italia
caterer: Longfellows
music: New York Players
transportation: Royale Transportation
first dance: It was supposed to be "Dirt" by Florida Georgia Line -instead they played "Dirt on my Boots" haha
photobooth: Matt Ramos
honeymoon: Mediterranean Cruise: Italy, Greece and Malta
bridesmaids jewelry: Wits End --Kendall Scott earrings
tent rentals: Rain or Shine Tent Rentals
wedding concierge for furbaby: Canine to Five
ice cream station: Stewarts
special touches: We didn't want to trouble family or friends with our furbaby sharing our special day so we hired Canine to Five. They were fantastic, they created an amazing video that showcased our dog's perspective of the wedding. He literally had a gopro on him! Right before the party ended, we had a lantern release ceremony. And if the cake wasn't enough, we had a sundae bar with our favorite Stewart's ice cream flavor--Crumbs along the Mohawk. Whimsical White Fox created hilarious drink signs to go along with our signature drinks. These drinks were inspired by our alter egos and our beloved dog, Cesar. "Tipsy Mermaid" "Pick Six" and "All Hail Cesar" Instead of the traditional father daughter dance, my Dad and I surprised our guests with a performance inspired by the Little Mermaid's ending scene when King Triton gives Ariel her legs to be with her prince. My bridesmaids and groom were a part of the routine!
advice to pass along: I recommend first look, it was the most authentic experience in our entire relationship, such RAW emotion. I get teared up thinking about it. The details of your bridesmaids go far! I am so happy I didn't buy my bridesmaids gifts that weren't featured in the wedding. The Kendall Scott earrings will always remind my girls how much I appreciate them, and the earrings were a perfect accent piece! Please get the wedding videographer! You will want to look back on this day. And video captures the candids, the jokes and smiles. I can't wait to look back on our wedding for years to come.
- real bride
- Saratoga Springs, NY
- Saratoga Bride
- Top of the World Golf Resort Lake George
- Highlands Castle, Bolton Landing
- Matt Ramos photography
- Lily's Bridal
- Something Bleu
- Saratoga Elegance
- Men's Warehouse
- Northeastern Fine Jewelry
- Felthousen Florist
- Juliet Smith
- Cassandra McKenna D’Alberto and Amanda Pierce
- Longfellows
- Villa Italia
- Royale Transportation
- New York Players
- Rain or Shine Tent Rentals
- Canine to Five
- Stewarts
Our Story:
I met Christopher at The University at Albany in 2008. We wouldn't go on our first date until 2010- he took me to a small Italian restaurant called Barcelona. If you haven't been - you need to go!
Six years later, we had dinner at Barcelona again. I thought he wasn't feeling well because he wasn't really touching his food. I ate most of the potatoes on his plate and finished my plate. At one point, the spotlight on the wall had gone out and a waitress immediately ran over and fiddled with it. I told her it was fine, but she insisted. I looked around and realized that people were looking at us. I looked back at Chris laughing only to notice that he was holding a box that he had taken out of his pocket. I realized what was happening and exclaimed, "oh my gosh, is that for me?" He laughed and said, "No, it's for the waitress"
Our wedding day was perfect, all our vendors were amazing and thought of everything!
The Details:
wedding date: November 3, 2018
ceremony location: St. Mary's (Ballston Spa, NY)
reception location: Mansion Inn
photographer: Brayton Photography
wedding gown & bridesmaids' dresses: : David's Bridal
tuxedo and groomsmen clothing: Men's Warehouse
flowers: Trader Joe's (Colonie,NY
wedding planner: Family
hair & makeup : Blended Hair Studio (Saratoga Springs, NY)
cake & caterer: Chef Rick at The Mansion Inn
transportation: Exclusive Chauffeur
music & photobooth: DJ Mike Melice (Ithaca, NY)
honeymoon: Sandals Ocho Rios, Jamaica
wedding favors: Saratoga Tea & Honey
Our Story:
A few short months after I moved to Boston, I joined a co-ed soccer team named "Victorious Secret" where I met my husband Mike. He says he was instantly charmed by me and I say I couldn't take my eyes off his flashy foot skills. Neither of us knew what this fateful day would be "kicking off."
A couple of weeks after that first game, he invited me to his St. Patrick's Day Parade party, which is a very big tradition in Boston. Little did I know the party would conveniently consist of only 2 people...seemed fishy! The party started with some traditional Irish car bombs and ended with Mike asking me out on our first date! From then on, he continued to court me with his quirky sense of humor and adventurous spirit. We spent the next few years making unforgettable memories exploring New England and traveling around the world together.
He proposed to me on a weekend getaway to Burlington, VT in July 2018 with our loveable dog, Zoey, and my best friend and her husband. After dinner, we walked along the beautiful Burlington waterfront at sunset and when my best friend asked if she could take a photo of us along the sunset waterfront, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him and he was met with a happy, tearful "yes!"
Fast forward 13 months, we were married at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Albany, NY and had our reception at The State Room on September 7th, 2019. I always knew I wanted to be married in a church and we were drawn to St. Peter's Episcopal Church because of its gorgeous architecture and it is the church my father often visited when he worked in downtown Albany. The State Room is conveniently located across the street and when we saw the venue and met with the staff (Eric, Tara, & Tom) we knew it was the perfect place for us with its gorgeous ballroom and unique architectural features-it preserved its previous elements of when it used to be a savings bank.
For our wedding, we chose September because it is our favorite month of the year as the summer transitions into the fall. We were incredibly lucky that we had a gorgeous sunny day in the 70s. It was important to us to incorporate as many personal touches as possible into our wedding. One of our favorite things to do together is travel, so for our seating chart, we did a world map and each table was named by a location we had traveled together. And our table numbers at each table featured a different framed photo of us at each location. Our signature drinks were a Moscow Mule-our first drink we had together on our first date and a Caramel Apple Bellini-a drink we love to make for our friends every fall. Our wedding favors were macarons, our favorite treat! And we loved incorporating a dog biscuit bar in honor of our dog, Zoey and her furry pals who couldn't make it to the pawty! Ending the night with a sparkler send-off was a wonderful way to end our perfect day. It was like a fairytale. We are so thankful to our vendors who helped bring our dream wedding vision to life!
The Details:
wedding date : September 7, 2019
ceremony location: St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Albany, NY
reception: The State Room in Albany, NY
photographer: Bryer Photography-Heather & Jason
stationery: RSVP Hingham
videographer: Ebabil Film
event decorator : The State Room
wedding gown: Flair Boston
tuxedo & grooms’ clothing: Men's Warehouse
rings: Long's Jewelers
flowers: Ambiance Florals-Michele Peters
wedding planner: Eric Stewart & Tara Cometti
hair & makeup:: Krystal Rose Studio
caterer: The State Room
cake: Coccadotts
dj: Hollister Entertainment
first dance "Speechless" by Dan & Shay
photobooth: Bryer Photography
honeymoon: Maui, Hawaii and Kauai, Hawaii
Day of Details-ceremony booklet, seating chart, menu cards: Hirokawa Design Company
Favors: Maca Boston
Dog Biscuit: Bar-Bella & Lindy's Saratoga Pet Boutique
Welcome Bags: Saratoga Candy Company
advice to pass along... On the day of your wedding, don't stress over all the little details and try to soak in every moment since it goes by so fast. It is an incredible feeling to have everyone who loves and supports you all together for the first time ever. Don't forget to have some private moments as a couple because it is your relationship and commitment to one another that made this day possible. Some of our favorite memories of the wedding were private moments together to reflect on how grateful and lucky we are to have found each other.