Wedding Aftermath What you need to know if you want to have an after-party
The party’s not over yet ...
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hen Lisa BonacquistiWalsh and her husband, Mark Walsh, got married in December 2011 on a cliff overlooking the ocean in Cancun, the weather, the music and the day were perfect, but one thing was missing. Or, well, 100 things. Getting married out of town, and out of the country, meant only about 32 VOW | Your Wedding. Your Way.
26 people could attend the Albany couple’s nuptials. Bonacquisti-Walsh’s grandmother couldn’t make it because of her health; her sister-in-law was eight months pregnant and many other guests were not able to take the time from work, or spend the money. So the couple celebrated again that summer, hosting a party at Colonie Mohawk River Park.
More than 130 people attended, and even more were invited to the budget-friendly party that included catering from her husband‘s favorite Italian deli and table arrangements and favors crafted by her mom. “The best part about having the second party was being able to wear my dress twice and get more pictures that we didn’t get in
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By Kristi Barlette