Natalie Matisis & Thomas Delmar June 8, 2019 She: 30, from Hingham, MA He: 31, from Mansfield, MA Now reside in: Mansfield, MA
Photos by Chris Ashton Photography
The Details Ceremony: Spring House Hotel Reception & Catering: Spring House Hotel Welcome bonfire: Ballard’s Photographer: Chris Ashton Photography Music: Dan Campbell, Meritage Entertainment Flowers: Michelle Jeanne Floral Hair & makeup: Gloss Beauty and Bridal Donuts: PVDonuts Transportation: Block Island Taxi and Tours
Before the Ring, and Proposal Natalie and Tom met through mutual friends at the first annual St. Patty’s Day Bar Crawl that happens in Boston each year. Natalie caught Tom’s eye with her crazy dance moves, and the rest is history. On a trip to Israel to see Natalie’s family, the pair went on their annual bike ride along the beaches of Tel Aviv to Old Jaffa. Tom popped the question along the way, and the couple flew back home engaged. Block Island Because...... Natalie and Tom visited Block Island on their third anniversary of dating and fell in love with it. When the couple returned to look at wedding venues, they knew it was the perfect place to get married and have a wedding weekend that would bring their closest friends and family together. Wedding Day Natalie’s family is from Israel, so there was the seven blessings read in Hebrew by Natalie’s dad, and seven important people in our lives read it in English. The Spring House Hotel hosted the cocktail hour and reception on the back terrace under a tent with a raw bar that was
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filled with shrimp cocktail and oysters — the perfect compliment to a classic New England wedding. Highlights included two amazing speeches made by Natalie’s maid of honor, and Tom’s best man. Following tradition, the couple broke the glass at the end, which was a perfect transition into a fun night ahead. The second everyone moved to the lounge, the dance floor was packed with people dancing to tunes from the DJ. In Jewish tradition, the bride and groom were lifted on chairs while everyone cheered! The Wedding Weekend Natalie and Tom had a very detailed wedding website and included extra information about visiting Block Island on their invitation. They also sent a save-the-date for guests to make plans well ahead of time. A welcome bonfire was held at Ballard’s on Friday night, with the most amazing weather and sunset. Guests loved the relaxed environment, sipping cocktails on the beach, and exploring an island they had never been to. Natalie and Tom’s wedding also served as a family reunion for both families. Each family rented a large house for the weekend, and are already asking if everyone can all go back for their five-year anniversary.
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