Mid fall I received an email asking for assistance with a friend's wedding/ baptism of their baby boy. I admit, in the beginning I was nervous! Even though I had worked a ton of weddings, I still had never been 'the wedding planner,' the one in charge and never had I done a wedding and baptism in one day. I feared the worst, hoped for the best, and had many sleepless nights... and nightmares. However, with these fears and sleepless night I was able to play out every aspect of the wedding in my head and figure out what would be the best way to solve any problem that may occur. Another important factor in the mix was the bride and groom and their confidence in me. Thanks to them I was able to gain the confidence I lacked. Throughout the entire planning process their 'thank you so much' and 'I don't know what I would do without you' comments assured me to keep up the good work. I also thank all the vendors who helped the day come together!
When I came on board I was told the theme was winter wonderland as the wedding was mid January. In collaboration with the bride we were able to create a wintery, warm, snow kissed day from the ceremony programs, to the wedding cake, and the even the glitter-like-snow on all the votives.
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| Wedding & Baptism Program Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Waiting for the ceremony to start Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Laying the path for the bride Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Father's dreams come true Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Gleaming Groom Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Ring ceremony Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Madly In Love Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Wedding Ceremony Setup Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Photo by Michael Polito |
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| In mommy's arms Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Godmother and Godfather Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Ball Room at the Grandview Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Detailed snowflake table number |
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| Snowflake and rhinestone detailed escort card |
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| Midway through cocktail hour, mostly everyone has their escort cards Photo by Michael Polito |
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| First dance Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Centerpiece Photo by Michael Polito |
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Kalamatiano, first traditional Greek wedding dance Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Snowflake Cake Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Guestbook and wedding card mail box |
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| Their initials and wedding date |
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| Baptism Guestbook, Dr. Seuss The Places You Will Go Baptism Card Box |
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| Just getting the party started Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Dancing the night away Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Crafts made by the children. Craft tables were provided to keep the young ones occupied Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Bridal Bouquet Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Speeches, part of the night that everyone will remember forever Photo by Michael Polito |
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| The bridesmaids and bridal bouquet Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Wedding Invitation Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Cake time! Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Dessert Buffet Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Delicious Desserts, Something for everyone! Photo by Michael Polito |
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| Photo by Michael Polito |
Church: Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church, Poughkeepsie N.Y.
Reception Venue: The Grandview, Poughkeepsie N.Y.
Florist: The Green Oak Florist, Hyde Park N.Y.
Photographer: Michael Polito, Wappingers Falls N.Y.
Videographer: Masterpiece Wedding, Port Jervis N.Y.
Organist: Joseph Bertolozzi
Greek Band: Power Station Entertainment, Whitestone N.Y.
DJ: Niko Anemelos, Poughkeepsie N.Y.
Transportation: Mid-Hudson Limousine Service, Poughkeepsie N.Y.
Program Printing: PDQ, New Paltz N.Y.
