PWM Fall Winter 2011 - Feature 1

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Robyn Rioux and Edward Carreras February 26, 2011 The State Room Boston, Massachusetts

They had their first date on Valentine’s Day, and knew immediately they had something special.

After being introduced by a mutual friend during their sophomore year at Boston University, Robyn Rioux and Edward Carreras had an instant connection. They had their first date on Valentine’s Day, and knew immediately they had something special. They continued their courtship until a planned vacation turned into a surprise proposal.

Eddie, a resident physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Robyn, an occupational therapist at a clinic in Watertown always knew marriage would happen someday. Robyn always envisioned their engagement waiting until after Eddie finished medical school. So in March 2010, while on a trip to Punta Cana, Dominic Republic to escape Eddie’s hectic schedule, he surprised Robyn by proposing on the beach beneath a blanket of stars.

In less than a year, Robyn and Eddie planned a beautiful wedding that most couples can only dream about. With the help of their family and friends, every detail was planned and executed to perfection. An unexpected surprise in the planning process was finding Robyn’s dream wedding dress. “I wasn’t expecting to get a dress that day. Our parents were getting together in town to look at venues so I decided to have them come with me to a small bridal shop to break the ice” Robyn says. “I felt beautiful in it before I even saw what it looked like on, that’s how I knew for sure.”

Location, caterer: The State Room, Boston, Flowers: Winston Flowers, Designer Marc Hall; Band: The Mark Greel Band; Earrings OWD Jewelry; Bracelet - Nadri Necklace - gift from my husband on our wedding day; Hair fascinator - I made with a feather flower from Save on Crafts; Veil - Brenda’s Bridal Veils on Etsy; Wedding Gown: Impressions Bridal; Shoes - Nina; Caplet was a vintage find ; Wedding Cake: Celia Cakes; Photography by: Laura Parent Relive Photography

On February 26, 2011 Robyn and Eddie exchanged their vows in front of 75 of their closest family and friends at The State Room in Boston, MA. Their reception followed in the Harborside Room where they shared their first dance as a married couple to “Everything” by Michael Buble. The State Room went above and beyond to accommodate the bride’s gluten intolerance by reworking many of the wedding menu recipes to be gluten free. The highlight of the wedding was being able to enjoy the exquisite cake, provided by Celia Cakes of Arlington, MA, which was a delicious gluten free dense almond cake, chocolate ganache filling and orange butter cream frosting.

The couple honeymooned at The Rockhouse Hotel set in the cliffs of Negril, Jamaica.

Written By: Elizabeth Donahue Photography by: Laura Parent Relive Photography

Location: Ritz Cartlon, Boston Commons; Design: David Handy Boston, MA; Linen, Chairs and Table: RENTALS UNLIMITED, Stoughton, MA; Lighting: High Output, Inc, Desserts: Simply Dahlicious Custom Catering and Confections; China: Christofle; Invitations: Allure Invitations Photographer: Relive Photography by Laura Parent

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