Lauren Greco & Daniel Capizzuto
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Lauren: 29, from Long Island, NY Dan: 30, from Bronx, NY Now reside in: Long Island, NY
Photos by Sara Zarrella Photography
The Details..... Ceremony & Reception: The Sullivan House Catering: Block Island Gourmet Rehearsal Dinner: The National Photographer: Sara Zarrella Photography Flowers: Painted Rock Designs Music: Island Wedding Entertainment Cake: Block Island Gourmet Hair: Clayhead Salon & Spa Makeup: Adriana Duque and Laura Greco Tent Decor: Ryan Designs Transportation: Rice’s Tours
Before the Ring & Proposal Lauren and Dan met in undergraduate school at Stony Brook University where Lauren was a cheerleader and Dan was a hockey player. Even though the school was large, their paths kept crossing. After spending an entire day relaxing while at Lauren’s brother’s house on Long Island, the couple walked down to the beach with some friends at the end of the day — Lauren’s absolute favorite time of day to be at the beach. As the sun was setting, Dan walked Lauren down by the ocean and asked her to marry him. Block Island because..... “We especially love how Block Island is the type of place where, as soon as that ferry pulls in, you feel your troubles melt away. Even though it’s not that far from home, you feel like you are a million miles away! Logistically, a wedding on Block Island gave us the destination wedding we had always imagined — without asking our guests get on a plane. We really looked forward to sharing a place that became so special to us.” The Day & Design Lauren and Dan decided to have their wedding day on a Monday — and why not? This idea only opens up even more possibilities — from venue and caterers to car reservations or accomodations! This couple’s wedding was held on the lawn of The Sullivan House over-looking New Harbor under a hand-made flower-covered arch that Lauren built with her brothers. Although the ceremony was traditional in structure, it was beautifully written and delivered
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by one of their closest friends. A cocktail hour with a raw bar was a big hit with guests — and almost as popular was the ice cream bar for dessert. A menu with New England Clam Chowder shooters and lots of fresh fish captured a real coastal feel and Lauren and Brian’s signature cocktails of Sweet Tea Vodka and Lemonade and White Sangria kept the libations islandy. Lauren and her father surprised everyone at their father/daughter dance by cutting a traditional slow song into “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”. Guests went crazy when they saw Lauren’s dad jumping around with his blue violin and the red cowgirl boots she was wearing under her gown. Not to be outdone, Dan and his mom secretly prepared a perfectly choreographed dance to a medley of musical hits — complete with a glow stick finale. The Wedding Weekend After a traditional rehearsal of the ceremony at the Sullivan House, Lauren and Dan planned a sit-down dinner with toasts and slide show at The National Hotel with their families and bridal party. The rest of the wedding guests joined them after dinner for a welcome reception with cocktails at the main bar. The couple planned a postwedding bon fire to continue the celebration down at the beach when the reception was over. Guests were told to bring a change of clothes to the Sullivan House so that when the reception ended, people could change into comfortable clothes and walk over to the beach. All guests were invited to attend a champagne breakfast at the 1661 the day after the wedding — a casual and fun way to spend a little extra time with everyone.
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