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Michele & Michael at Portobello Restaurant
Michele & Michael
PORTOBELLO RESTAURANT OAKLAND, NJ 9.19.2020
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Photography by Barbara Marcella Photography
Michele and Michael met in second grade when he moved to Waldwick, and they started dating the summer going into their senior year of high school. They were together for nine years, and while everyone around them was getting engaged, Michele was left thinking, “Why not us?” Michele had a bad day at work and when she got home there was a sign that said “Will” hanging in their parking spot. Thinking she would have to call management, Michele grabbed the mail and went upstairs to a dark apartment lit with romantic candlelight and another sign with the word “you” written on it. As Michele called out to see if anyone was home, their dog Edgar came running out wearing a shirt that said “marry.” Michael then appeared, got down on one knee, and proposed with a custom engagement ring making this occasion one of the best days of Michele’s life.
Simple Silhouette: Michele walked down the aisle in her parents’ backyard wearing a form-fitted, beaded dress from Lulus. She accessorized her look with a beaded embellished veil, a necklace borrowed from her mom, earrings, and a simple silver bracelet.
Bouquet Breakdown: Michele’s bouquet incorporated a mix of white florals including dahlias, white Playa Blanca roses, spray roses, lisianthus, veronica, blue thistle, light blue mini delphinium, acacia greenery, and eucalyptus. The stems were wrapped in silk and included charms of her beloved dog.
An Intimate Celebration: Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their closest loved ones headed to Portobello Restaurant to celebrate with an intimate outside dinner. Palm trees, string lighting, centerpieces, and wicker-style chairs were just a few details that harmonized with the locale’s tropical atmosphere.
Wedding Day Moment: Michele and Michael both agreed that seeing each other for the first time during the ceremony was their favorite memory of the day.
A Local Hideaway: The newlyweds escaped to Victorian Cape May for a mini moon right here in New Jersey. They stayed at the Grand Hotel, relaxed, and enjoyed their time together.
Ceremony Location: Parents’ Backyard Officiant: Evermore Officiant Celebration Location: Portobello Restaurant Photographer: Barbara Marcella Photography Cinematographer: Danny B Productions Ceremony Music: Royal Strings Duo Floral Designer: Serendipity Floral and Event Design Limousine Service: Ultimate Party Bus Cake Designer: Melanie’s Desserts Wedding Gown: Lulus Shoes: Betsey Johnson Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie Invitations: Zazzle Favors: Etsy Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist: Leah Michelson & Lita Zurka Jeweler: David Jewelers Honeymoon: Cape May, NJ
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