Beverly's 10 Best Weddings for February 2011

Feb. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- 1.  Camila & Michael’s Wedding: Last April, Michael saw Camila in the lobby of the building where they both lived and asked whether she wanted to go out sometime. When she said, "Sure," Michael followed with, "How about tonight?" They ended up drinking sangria and eating tapas at La Tasca in Penn Quarter, where they remained until closing. The evening ended at Michael's apartment with dancing and a kiss. Four months after their first date, Michael and Camila vacationed in Garden City, S.C., where Michael's family has a home. Michael popped the question to Camilia while walking on the beach and watching fireworks in the distance.  For more details visit http://beverlyrharris.blogspot.com

2.  Eboni & Rossie’s Wedding: Rossie planned to propose to Eboni on a Saturday in June, he was shocked to discover that the restaurant where he wanted to do it had booked him for the following Saturday. He made frantic calls to the restaurant and was told he would be called back if they could accommodate him. He told his hoped-to-be-fiancée about what happened as they were driving toward the restaurant. Knowing nothing of the proposal, she tried to assure him that pizza or McDonald’s would do. Rossie shouted “no” took her hand and began to pray. “I asked for God’s blessing,” he recalled, “and said, ‘God, we have a reservation problem and I know you are capable of handling much bigger things.’ ” As soon as he said “Amen,” his phone rang. The restaurant had a table. The couple made much about God’s role in their relationship was very important, which is understandable since they met at a church. For more details visit http://beverlyrharris.blogspot.com

3.  Sarah & Brandon’s Wedding: Sarah and Brandon married on July 3, 2010 at St.Anthony's Chapel, Gloucester, MA. The wedding party traveled by trolley to the Headlands in Rockport for pictures. The Headlands is a special place for the groom as his maternal grandparents are memorialized with a granite bench. Following pictures, the reception was held at The Oceanview Inn, on Gloucester's backshore. Sarah graduated from Methuen High School, received a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from Worcester State University and Masters Degree in Reading and Language from University of Massachusetts Lowell. For more details visit http://beverlyrharris.blogspot.com

4.  Jeanne & Drew’s Wedding: Jeanne and Drew were married on August 14, 2010 at the Mansion at Turner Hill in Ipswich. Jeanne and Drew are both graduates of Trinity College and the University of Connecticut School of Law. Jeanne is a law clerk for the Connecticut Superior Court. Drew clerks for the Honorable Christopher Droney U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. In 2011, he is to become an associate at the Boston law office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. The couple currently resides in West Hartford, CT.

5.  Nari & Samuel’s Wedding: After making it through three costume changes, a public parade, a Korean tea ceremony, and one heartfelt serenade, Nari and Samuel missed their honeymoon flight to Mexico. But when your wedding is a piece of theater, something like this can happen.  The couple’s courtship started with a shared appreciation of Twin Peaks (they even announced their engagement on YouTube with a parody of the show). Then, inspired by Fellini’s, they asked guests to wear only black or white. “We wanted it to be very dramatic,” Nari explains. “Like a dream sequence.”  For more details visit http://beverlyrharris.blogspot.com

6.  Christine & Kevin’s Wedding: Romanced blossomed for Christine and Kevin after they met as accounting majors at San Diego State University, where they got an education not only in crunching the numbers, but most importantly, in love that lasts a lifetime. Fifteen months after Kevin dropped to his knee atop Wrigley Monument on Catalina Island and popped the most fateful of all questions to his paramour Christine, the college sweethearts were united in matrimony on a June afternoon at the home of Christine’s parents in scenic Nevada City. Surrounded by 87 acres of pristine natural beauty, the backdrop for the High Sierra nuptials was selected for its pictorial quality and the personal relevance it held for the couple, and what they most treasure: family, friends and the great outdoors. For more details visit http://beverlyrharris.blogspot.com

7.  Lisa & John’s Wedding: Lisa was surprised by the proposal on the day of the engagement, although in the back of her mind, she had a hunch. John was extremely nervous. But the big question went off without a hitch, and the two shared a special day the next afternoon at the Special Olympics – John is a coach for one of the volleyball teams in the East Bay. Then in the evening, the couple announced the engagement at Lisa’s grandparent’s home over Chinese food and chocolate cake. Lisa began the wedding planning process almost immediately. First she picked the venue, then a dress and a photographer. For more details visit http://beverlyrharris.blogspot.com  

8.  Katherine & Scott’s Wedding: You could say that from the get-go Katherine and Scott were the right blend. They met at his first job, Planet Smoothie. Scott came in every day with all his buddies and order a smoothie. After a couple months of these daily smoothies, he asked if I wanted to go to the mall with him and his friends after my shift. They didn’t begin dating until about six months later. It was about six years before became engaged during the Memorial Day holiday with Scott’s family in Santa Cruz. While everyone was on the beach, at one o’clock sharp, the humming of an airplane flew over the bluff.  For more details visit http://beverlyrharris.blogspot.com

9.  Kelli & Scott’s Wedding: For their January 2008 wedding, Kelli and Scott “Craig” incorporated family traditions and close friends to create a memorable event that was all about the two of them. When Craig popped the question in June of 2007, the couple knew that Craig’s grandfather, a minister, would preside over the service, just as he had done for his 10 children and two of his grandchildren. The wedding party consisted of the pair’s siblings and childhood best friends; another friend performed a song that Kelli’s grandmother, an organist, used to play at weddings more than 50 years ago. In this way, Kelli and Craig’s union was firmly rooted in family history.  For more details visit http://beverlyrharris.blogspot.com

10. Rubian & Matthew’s Wedding: Matthew and Rubian met eight years ago when both worked at a midtown securities firm. They hit it off right away and became fast friends. Through the years their friendship grew stronger. It was a hot summer day in June when Matthew invited her to a brunch with his family. The restaurant had a live band playing and Matthew invited her to dance. While dancing closely in his arms, Matthew asked her to marry him. I was completely surprised, but at the end of that dance they decided that five years of friendship is a great way to start a romance! Three years later, at the suggestion of their friend and photographer, they visited Oheka Castle. Once they saw Oheka, they knew it was perfect for them! For more details visit http://beverlyrharris.blosgpot.com

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