Maria & Jake
• Wedding Date December 31 •
LOCATION HOTEL BROOKMERE
PHOTOGRAPHER ALEXANDRIA EIGO PHOTOGRAPHY
This Real Bride Brought to You By…
• Lily Saratoga •
• OUR STORY •
Jake and I met over a decade ago in the hallways of our high school. Jake went on to play football at Springfield College, and I went to the University of Connecticut. Only about 45 minutes apart, we always found our way back to one another!
Over the years, we lived both together and apart, with our careers taking us from Saratoga to Boston, to Westchester, and eventually back to Saratoga. Jake proposed on a September day in 2024 (the day before my birthday!) against the stunning backdrop of Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga, a place that holds special meaning to his family.
While we never initially considered a winter wedding, the idea of a New Year’s Eve wedding totally won us over, and it was the best decision ever! We were able to celebrate our marriage surrounded by family and friends while ringing in the New Year with our favorite people. It even snowed the perfect amount…just enough to make the whole scene feel magical. It was truly a day we will never forget!
DETAILS
LOCATION
PHOTOGRAPHER
WEDDING GOWN
BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES
HAIR
MAKEUP
Good to Glow Aesthetics by Chrissy
SPRAY TANS
GROOM'S ATTIRE
RINGS
Her Rock Jewelry & Hannoush Jewelers
WEDDING PLANNER
EVENT DECORATOR
FLOWERS
RENTALS
STATIONERY SUITE
CATERER
CAKE
PARTY FAVORS
Amazon
PHOTOBOOTH
DJ OR BAND
FIRST DANCE
"One Man Band" by Old Dominion
HONEYMOON
Portugal
• SPECIAL TOUCHES •
REHEARSAL DINNER &
WELCOME PARTY
The 408 Event and Occasion
RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR
Our reception went until 1 a.m. so our guests could ring in the New Year together!
GENERATIONS OF LOVE
Maria wore her grandmother's jewelry.
Jake's grandfather was the officiant.
DOG OF HONOR
Our golden retriever, Mango, made a special appearance for photos.
• ADVICE TO PASS ALONG •
Spend every second from the ceremony on together! We never left eachother's sides and that was the best advice we received. We have all the same memories from our favorite day ever.
