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Kindred Spirits – Kevin & Courtney

Photographer Andy Marcus, a StrictlyWeddings.com’s New York partner, shared one of his fabulous weddings with us and we’re thrilled to share Courtney and Kevin’s special day with you as well.

Kevin and Courtney met at Villanova University during their freshman year of college. They were in the same core humanities course and spent time together during a field trip and became fast friends. The summer following freshman year, they began dating, traveling across the country between Dallas and Connecticut to see each other and spent countless hours on the phone.

Her proposal arrived at sunset while the couple were walking on the beach in Bridgehampton. Both sets of parents were waiting at Courtney’s family’s beach house with champagne to celebrate when they returned. They were engaged in August 2009 and had a 22 month engagement (necessary as Courtney and her mom acted as the wedding planners).

The wedding ceremony was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which had always been a special place for Courtney’s family as it’s where they would attend midnight mass on Chrismas Eve. “It always seemed magical,” says Courtney. The President of Villanova, Reverend Father Peter, married the couple and did a very touching homily. At the end of the ceremony, he called the parents up to sing the song ‘May the Road Rise to Meet you.’ “Our parents placed their hands on our backs. This is a Villanova tradition,” explains Courtney.

Floral Designer Dejaun Stroud and Courtney chose bright vibrant centerpieces and bouquets to contrast the navy bridesmaids dresses by Amsale and navy tableclothes. They included opulent displays of lilies, roses, hydrangeas, peonies, and eremurus in varied shades of coral.

The reception was held at the Mandarin. They fell in love the first time they entered the ballroom and knew it was the perfect place for the reception. Courtney and Kevin had their guests tour the city in New York on double decker tour buses before the cocktail hour for a real “classic” feel.

The couple honeymooned at the One & Only Reethi Rah Resort in the Maldives and stopped off at Dubai on the way back to the U.S. Avid travelers, Kevin and Courtney felt the exotic destination was appropriate.

8 Comments on “Kindred Spirits – Kevin & Courtney”

• Jay White January 31st, 2012 4:05 pm

  The bus was a nice touch! Great pics

• Shaun David Photography January 25th, 2012 11:38 am

  I love the shot with the bus! Amazing work!
  Shaun of Shaun David Photography

• Lissa (The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza) January 24th, 2012 1:45 am

  Such a wonderful mix of tradition and fun at this wedding! And those orange and fuchsia flowers…just fabulous!

• Joan January 23rd, 2012 8:11 pm

  A charming couple!! Photos are great, thanks for sharing!

• SW January 23rd, 2012 5:23 pm

  Ashley, I am sure they are from Ruth Drennan in NYC-she is the one that did her cake:)

• Ashley January 23rd, 2012 2:36 pm

  This wedding is fun and beautiful. Do you know where the cookies are from?

• MK January 23rd, 2012 1:02 pm

  Love this Bride and Groom! What a smile she has….

• Beck January 23rd, 2012 12:31 pm

  The most darling couple ever, in my fav city!! Love the Church!!

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