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Our Story:
Before Shane and I started dating, we attended the same school together for 10 years! My senior year of high school, we became connected through mutual friends. A year later, at a Memorial Day Party, Shane made the first move and asked me for my number. There were the typical party games, and the not-so-typical- staring contests. We had friends on either side, cheering us on. And I lost EVERY TIME. The next day, I received a text from an unknown number that read, "You'll never beat me in a staring contest ;)” …and to this day, I never have.
Our romance was straight from a fairytale, enthralled with so much truth and passion. That passion only intensified as the years passed, prevailing us through college, internships, the start of our careers, and moving into our first place together where we adopted our cats, Finnegan and Penelope.
After six years of dating, Shane proposed at sunrise overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in West Palm Beach, FL, while the waves crashed to our feet. It was absolutely perfect.
The Inn at Erlowest was the first venue we visited, and all other venues just did not follow suit. We fell in love with the gorgeous mountain views and the natural beauty of its surroundings instantly.
Our wedding day was incredible. We felt so much love from not only our guests, but each one of our amazing vendors. We are forever grateful to each and every person who helped make our day so special!
The Details:
wedding date: November 16, 2019
ceremony & reception location: The Inn at Erlowest
photographer: Erin Covey Photography
videographer: Bear in Motion Films
event decorator: Elizabeth Tonn - Event Coordinator (The Inn at Erlowest)
wedding gown: Jocelynn's Bridal - Clifton Park
bridesmaids' dresses: Azazie - Sage Green, Long Length; Bridemaids chose individual style
tuxedo and groomsmen clothing: Mr. Formal Wear, Saratoga - Navy Blue with Navy Blue Vests & Sage Green Bowties
rings: Lily and David Fine Jewelers, Saratoga Springs
flowers: Dehn's Flowers, Saratoga
hair: Amanda Dugan Egbert - The Blue Peregrine Salon, Saratoga
makeup: Jennifer McCarthy Norton - True Grace Makeup, Albany
caterer: The Inn at Erlowest
wedding cake & cupcakes: The Healthy Living Market & Cafe
music: Adin Kovacik, The Piano Man DJ Productions, Albany
first dance: "Never Stop" by Safety Suit {Wedding Version}
honeymoon: New Zealand
officiant: Juan Carlos Posada
special touches: Our wedding arch was crafted by my father and decorated by Dehn's Flowers. Our wedding theme was nature-forward, romance-inspired. Our colors were earth tones and our seating chart was made from Eucalyptus leaves. Many menu items were plant-based including our wedding cake and cupcakes. We also had a memory table, which held pictures of loved ones who have passed away.
advice to pass along: Our wedding arch was crafted by my father and decorated by Dehn's Flowers. Our wedding theme was nature-forward, romance-inspired. Our colors were earth tones and our seating chart was made from Eucalyptus leaves. Many menu items were plant-based including our wedding cake and cupcakes. We also had a memory table, which held pictures of loved ones who have passed away.
Our Story:
Nick and I went to elementary school together, but it wasn’t until we were put in the same eighth grade English class that we started to like each other. My childhood home was next to the YMCA, so Nick would ride his bike over, and we would meet there. Years later in our senior year of high school, we started dating. We talked about getting married, and the future - but we were so young that it seemed like a lifetime away. When college came, we decided that if our relationship was meant to be, we would get back together in the future. Four years of undergrad and months later, we went out with some friends as a group, reconnected and the rest was history. We started dating (again) as adults (ha!), moved up to Saratoga together, and five years later we got engaged!
When it came time to pick the venue, we knew we wanted to get married somewhere in Saratoga or Lake George. So, we started researching, and Nick stumbled on the Inn at Erlowest. We laughed when we realized how close it was to my family camp on the lake, drove by the sign a million times, and never knew what a hidden gem it was. However, it ended up being exactly what we pictured. Our wedding day turned out to be a beautiful sunny September day! I got to marry the love of my life, with all our favorite people - at a place we love!
The Details:
wedding date : September 13, 2019
ceremony location: The Inn at Erlowest
reception location: The Inn at Erlowest
photographer: JB Photography
event decorator : The Inn at Erlowest
wedding gown: Angela’s Bridal
bridesmaids' dresses: Show Me Your Mumu
tuxedo and groomsmen clothing: JoS. A. Bank
rings: Glennpeter Jewelers
flowers: Dehn’s Flowers & Greenhouses, Inc and Petal Pusher
hair: Premier Hair Lounge
makeup: Bar Beauty - A Julie Occhino Salon
cake: Cider Belly and Kathy’s Kupcakes
dj: Conway Entertainment
first dance "Do You Remember" - Jack Johnson
honeymoon: TBD
guestbook paddle - Love is in New York
rehearsal dinner at the Inn at Erlowest: Charlton Tavern (The Maloney’s)
advice to pass along... Don’t worry about the time. You have people there whose jobs are to keep you on schedule. Once your timeline is established, enjoy your day.