Real Bride Emma Christopher &

GOWN

Something Bleu Bridal

LOCATION

The Mansion Inn

PHOTOGRAPHER

Susan Blackburn

Photography

BLACKBURN PHOTOGRAPHY

Our Story...

Chris and I both graduated from Saratoga Springs in 2013. We knew each other in school but not well enough to develop any sort of relationship. Our graduating class was quite large, so it was impossible to know everyone on a personal level. Luckily, we reconnected - as adults - when we were both working at the Skidmore Apartments in 2019. Even though we had met before, when we “re-met,” it felt like love at first sight. We couldn’t believe that a love like ours was just waiting for us.

We moved in together in 2020, during the pandemic. We honestly felt grateful to be stuck together during those times. We had the most fun drinking bottles of wine and listing to the Purple Rain album on repeat in our living room. We were only dating for little over a year when Chris asked me to marry him on Valentine’s Day of 2021. We decided to get married in Saratoga because that is where we both grew up and still live to this day. It was the most fun day of our lives. We wish we could to it over and over again. :)

Advice

TO PASS ALONG...

• Don't let the little things get to you when planning a wedding. It is the one day when it's all about you and your partner's love. Just enjoy every bit of it and be in the moment. It's the most fun day of your life.

Details

WEDDING DATE May 19

LOCATION The Mansion Inn

PHOTOGRAPHER Susan Blackburn Photography

WEDDING GOWN Something Bleu Bridal

BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES

Purchased from different brands

HAIR Jenna's Salon

MAKEUP Jenna's Salon

GROOM'S ATTIRE J. Reid Menswear

RINGS Brilliant Earth & Holden

WEDDING PLANNER

Jody Burnell & Affordable Affairs

EVENT DECORATOR

Jody Burnell & The Mansion Inn

FLOWERS Jody Burnell & The Posie Peddler

CATERER The Mansion Inn

CAKE The Mansion Inn

DJ OR BAND Saratoga Sound

FIRST DANCE "I Would Die 4 U" by Prince

HONEYMOON DESTINATION Cancun, Mexico

special touches...

• Our officiant was Steven Boxley, a close family friend. He is one of the most wonderful human beings and we are so blessed to have him in our lives. He made sure the lead up to our wedding day was just as important as the day itself. Thank you Steven. We love you.

• My mother and I are both hair dressers and she actually did my hair for my wedding! It was such a special moment for the both of us.