I graduated from Middlebury College in February of 2003 and so we had to spend 5 months away from each other, which was hard.


Michael made every effort to visit me at school at least once a month.Since graduating, I have been working in NYC, where Michael and


I both live. I’m just starting a career in fundraising after previously working with Special Events and with a consulting firm

to nonprofits. Michael is an Electrician with NYC Local Union 3. We’re so excited about getting married and can’t wait for next June!

Michael and I


Me with Pooh and Friends at WDW in August of 2003


Michael (Look at how adorable!)

CEREMONY

We will be having a Catholic Ceremony at Saint Andrew Avellino Church in Flushing, New York.

Here are our music selections and readings:



Introduction

• Processional: Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
  
  
• Bride’s Processional: Pachebel – Canon in D
  
  
• Greeting and Opening Prayer
  

Liturgy of the Word

• First Reading: Tobit 8:5-7
  
  
• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:12, 18, 20-21, 22
  
  
• Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-17
  
  
• Gospel: John 15:9-12
  
  
• Homily
  

Rite of Marriage

• Instruction
  
  
• Consent (Exchange of Vows)
  
  
• Blessing and Exchange of Rings
  
  
• Intercessions
  
  
• Dedication to Blessed Virgin Mary
  

Concluding Rite

• Nuptial Blessing
  
  
• Lord’s Prayer
  
  
• Final Blessing
  
  
• Recessional: Beethoven – Ode To Joy
  

The façade of St. Andrew Avellino


The aisle that I’ll be walking down – sorry for the dark picture, it was the one posted on their website


A closeup pic of the altar


A definite must-take pic!

BRIDE’S ATTIRE

Here it is – THE dress! I found it in the Macy’s Bridal Salon in Manhasset. I tried it on at first by myself

but I was not convinced. I slept on it and 2 weeks later I went back and tried it on. I LOVE the beading on the bodice and along the train.

I am so excited for my FI to see it – but not until the wedding day!!

The dress is designed by Cosmobella (Demetrios line) Style #7018.


The bodice of my dress. Look at the split in the back – so beautiful!


The train of my dress. The beading pattern can be found along the edge in addition to the front of the bodice, the sleeves and in the back by the split


A close-up picture of the beading – flowers stitched with pearls and rhinestones


The veil that I want – simple and elegant


I’m thinking about shoes like this for the ceremony…haven’t decided yet.