Celebrating the Alberts...

No matter how long it takes us to get ready... we always seem to run into something that makes us race the clock to be on time. Last Friday was no exception as we raced out of the house to Shelter Island for Shanel and Steve's wedding. My darling husband was looking extra handsome in his suit and as we cruised across town I couldn't help but stare at him in the driver's seat and think about how lucky we are to have each other. I feel so blessed to be married to such an amazing man with a good heart and a wonderful sense of humor. We reached the venue with minutes to spare.

We slipped into our seats and took in the setting. I love those first moments before the wedding unfolds... The guests are bursting with energy as they bottle up their anticipation. The ceremony was set up on the edge of the water facing the breath-taking downtown city scape. The guests, buzzing with quiet chatter and nervous excitement are hushed as the music starts and the groom enters. The groom walks to the alter, standing in quiet reverence as he waits for his bride to join him. There is so much love in the room. Best friends and loved ones all around. The bridesmaids escorted by the groomsmen enter and walk to their places, each finding their friends and significant others in the crowd and and mouthing "hellos" "I love yous". I look to my own husband and we both smile remembering our own wedding and all the happiness we've accumulated in our years together.

As the music starts for the Brides entrance we all stand and I catch my first glimpse of the Bride, her eyes  wide with excitement as she takes in the sight of all her loved ones standing before her. As she makes her way to the center aisle and she meets eyes with her groom, you can see he is in awe of her radiating beauty. I love that. The words of the ceremony prompt the memories of our own wedding vows to flood into my heart as I sit next to the man I joined in holy matrimony just about two years earlier and for a moment I am lost in thought of our own journey and how beautiful it is to be so happy. As Shanel and Steve are pronounced husband and wife, my own husband kisses me and whispers in my ear, "I love you." And so it is another couple begins the new chapter of Happily Ever After. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Albert!!

Bobby & I had a blast at the reception!! Bobby's wearing a Brown Suit by Michael Kors, White Shirt by Calvin Klein, (Nordstrom) and Brown Tie by Alfani, (Macy's, purchased for my brother's wedding last year.)

I'm wearing a One shoulder pink top by H&M (Not Available Online)

Skirt by Haute Hippie bondage mini in Taupe available Here 

Bangles by Amrita Singh (RueLaLa.com, no longer Available) Similar Available Here
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