Thru the eyes of many, this is our wedding story. Thanks to my hand full of photographers who help us relive this special day. (Christy, Linda, Henrik, Rod, Natalia, Padre Jose and Neil)
April 23, 2011
Liberty House Restaurant, Jersey City, NJ
After a long rainy morning, the rain dries up and Ricardo and I meet for pictures. No nerves once we were together. It's all finally come into place!
April 23, 2011
Liberty House Restaurant, Jersey City, NJ
After a long rainy morning, the rain dries up and Ricardo and I meet for pictures. No nerves once we were together. It's all finally come into place!
We are soon joined by both of our familes to begin the celebration. And I must say, despite from different worlds, speaking 2 different languages, it was a perfect match.
Instead of a guest book, we decided to map out the places we've traveled to together and have our guest leave us postcards.
While I'm waiting in the bridal suite, the most beautiful flowers arrived from my friend Katia from Russia. My PMI colleagues, that I do consulting work with, sent flowers as well. Such a special treat. Shereen, coming all the way from Egypt, was by my side thru everything!
Jack, Lynn and Lee, my 2nd family, were such a special part of this event and helped make everything turn out as amazing as I could have ever imagined.
Mom, Dad and I were quite relaxed before the ceremony.
My little flower girl kept us entertained- here she was showing how you turn into a princess if you turn around and touch the mirror.
and as the ceremony begins, the sweetest picture is captured.
I love this image as we start the walk down the aisle.
We were so happy. I mean so happy.
We had a duet for the cocktail hour. The girl on harmonica came for free! As the musicians were leaving, they didn't say "congratulations"- they said "the little girl has a very special talent, i hope they pursue that". She had more charisma that night then I've ever seen before.
and soon after I walked down the aisle, the sun came out! We were able to enjoy the music and most amazing appetizers overlooking New York City. Here we are with a few of our guest.
my UT gals and their hubbies.
my UT gals and their hubbies.
the Engberg family from Sweden.
this is one of my favorite pictures with some of our friends who came from Spain.
Henrik and Shereen helped out with so much this week, relaxing me was amongst the top!
Silvia and Jesus came from Spain the night before for less than 48hrs- it meant the world!
An amazing night time view with all my aunts, uncles and cousins. How lucky we are!
Ani and Addie became best friends.
Christy! oh Christy! My "honorary" matron of honor. She and Javi gave amazing speeches (even with only 2 days notice) Que se besen!
Our cake from the cake boss. I forgot to warn Ricardo about the cake feeding tradition!
our first dance to "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed.
and the Father-Daughter dance to "My Girl"- Somebody hasn't lost their touch.....
Ricardo and his mom joining in!
and finishing off the song with "my little flower girl"
a lovely view of Liberty House at night.
and after a long night of dancing, the after party continues..... I love this picture for so many reasons. The group of friends sat around the fire pits, talking, laughing, enjoy a few of the stock-pile of beverages. I'm sporting my yellow "after party" all-stars. In the background you have Ricardo trying out a "version" of "Hey Jude" and Oscar some tunes that kept us entertained for a while. Paco is nicely relaxing to the left of Mackenzie (who I'm trying not to lean against her broken arm (that occured 2 nights prior). All my friends, all his friends- finally together for 1 night. And maybe the only time this will ever happen. It's just a bunch of good friends enjoying the evening together. And that's what it was all about.
And so in the end, we live happily ever after.....
