us coast guard academy :: ivonne + william

Every love story should start with the words, "Where have you been?  I've been looking for you!" And that is exactly how Ivonne + William's love story unfolded. William was her knight in shining armor from night one, saving her from unwanted flattery at a Connecticut Bar.

When Ivonne called us up and said she was having her wedding reception at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT we were like, "That's Dope!" What a supah cool space to work in! And the staff was so professional and ON IT all night!  

Ivonne + William's wedding ceremony was held on the most perfect day in August at the Connecticut College Arboretum surrounded by a beautiful lake. White balloons lined the aisle as Ivonne walked down to marry her best friend. The natural surroundings went with her green and red color scheme which were the perfect colors to describe her personality, vibrant and bright!

photography © 2013 | Ashley Therese Photography 

                                                                                                  

Thank you Ivonne + William for choosing us to be a part of your love story! It was an amazing night!

All our love!

dGE

Street Cred :: Planning + Coordination: Double G Events | Ceremony: Connecticut College Arboretum | Reception: US Coast Guard Academy | Dress: Pronovias, NYC | Photography: Ashley Therese Photography | Cake Design: Creative Cakes by Donna | Invitations + Day Of Paper: Invitations by Dawn | Music: VIP DJ Services | Officiant: Groom's Brother | Bridal Party Florals: Flowers by Danielle | Centerpiece Florals: The Bride via Tropical Plants + Orchids, Inc. | Hair: Christina + Stephanie (family friends) | Make Up: My Lyssa Make Up | Ceremony Musicians: Beth Pierce

model of a love story :: jessica & greg

Just looking at these pictures makes you feel the love Jessica + Greg have for each other and the embracing warmth that comes from their families. We have never been so welcomed in a family and home like we have with model Jessica Rafalowski's family. Maria + Stan became like our very own Mom and Dad and we were happy to spend the weekend with them. Thank you for the Polish cookies, Maria!

Jess + Greg celebrated their marriage at her parents home in CT with 150 of their friends and family, drinking, eating, dancing and sharing their love story. With her classic design style, it was definitely a night to remember and we are so honored to have been a part of it!  

photography © 2013 | Tim Coffey Photography

Thank you to the Rafalowski and Viggiano families for welcoming us into their hearts and homes and treating us like their own family.  

And thank you to Jess + Greg for choosing us to be a part of their love story.

All our love,

dGE

Street Cred :: Styling + Coordination: Double G Events | Ceremony: Saint Cyril Methodius Church | Reception: Private Residence | Photography: Tim Coffey Photography | Cinematography: The Pro's | Floral Design: Flowers by Danielle | Tenting + Rentals: Abbey Tent and Party Rentals | Catering: The Federal Restaurant | Ceremony Musicians: Renata Kwasnik | Reception Music: Seward Park Tech | Hair: Brush Salon, NYC | Make Up: Jessica Rafalowski | Cake Design: Just A Lil' Something Cake Pops