D E S T I N AT I O N S
EMMANUELA + GAETAN L O N G I S L A N D, N E W Y O R K
AUGUST 19, 2019
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P h o t o g ra p h e d b y J o s h u a D w a i n P h o t o g ra p hy Text by Angela Conner t was Emmanuela’s sushi making skills that caught Gaetan’s eyes. While they met in 2014 while attending a boat
party, it wasn’t until Emmanuela posted her
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surprisingly successful attempt at making sushi on Facebook that they officially connected. Gaetan saw Emmanuela’s pictures on his Facebook feed and messaged her about her sushi making abilities. The conversation led to Gaetan being invited over to test out Emmanuela's sushi skills in person...don’t you love the power of social media! When he was ready to propose, Gaetan headed to the Diamond District in NYC to have a custom ring created based on Emmanuela’s descriptions of her dream engagement ring. He then seized the opportunity to propose during one of their frequent couple’s dinners with friends. Gaetan reserved the private room with a TV screen, so a video that he edited with all of their pictures could play when he was ready for the big moment. Emmanuela never saw it coming. For their wedding, the couple decided to put a modern twist on a garden wedding. Lovers of vibrant colors, they created a whimsical purple and pink floral print design that was woven into every aspect of their decor from the aisle runner, to their custom circular dance floor and luxurious acrylic menus. Every detail added to the feeling of being enveloped in a magical, floral fantasy.
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wedding highlights Bridesmaids/Groomsmen gifts: Bridesmaids: personal makeup totes bags, robe, slippers, personalized shot glasses and wine glass, earrings and jewelry set for the day of the wedding Groomsmen: tie, personalized shot glasses with our logo Ceremony entrance song: We flew in a singer named Brian Nhira who sang Leela James “Fall For You” First dance song: "Never Letting Go" by Conner Duermit