Our love story.
We met at a club in South Beach, a chance encounter with mutual friends. He liked my legs, but complimented my Gucci stilettos. He knew the instant we met that we were destined to be together. Worried that he was too young, too smooth and perhaps too into my shoes, I took a bit longer. But his boyish swagger, megawatt smile and old soul eventually won me over. Twelve years later, the club has long since closed, but we are going strong. More in love than ever, we figured it was about time to make things official.
Three important details about our Ultimate Wedding.
After a traditional church ceremony, we’ll celebrate with family and friends at an old Hollywood-themed reception at an iconic hotel in Miami Beach – a tribute to my late parents, who were married there in 1957. Classic cocktails by a lantern-lit pool will kick things off, followed by a degustation menu with wine pairings. There will be lots of candlelight, voluptuous flowers and pink Champagne. We’ll dance to Rat Pack standards; guest favors will be pouches of Italian love knot cookies. The wedding cake – adorned with vintage topper – will be semi-sweet chocolate with fluffy coconut icing.
Our everyday dream day.
Our perfect day starts with kisses and breakfast in bed, followed by a workout at the gym (Nick) and reading the morning papers over chai-spiced coffee (Tara). We’d then hit a flea market to find vintage treasures for our home and stop at open houses on the way back, collecting design ideas. Next would be sushi and a matinee movie, followed by a late afternoon walk on the beach and cocktails at sunset at a clandestine dive. Then home for a cheese course with condiments, and dessert tray of all things dark chocolate…and more kisses.
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