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gabi+ sean
oakdale, ny / 10.01.2011
catering | favors | flowers | gowns | photography | & more
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Gabi & sean chose a stately historic mansion as the location for their wedding celebration — the couple fell in love with the
antique charm of the venue, framed perfectly with the refreshing beauty of the breathtaking east end.
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Throughout their high school years, Gabi Knauer and Sean Colgan had always shared a similar circle of friends. However, it wasn’t until both were in college
that they found themselves developing a romantic connection. In 2005, as they became closer friends, the pair began what they describe as an “almost casual
relationship,” which blossomed into the love of a lifetime over the next five years. In December of 2010, Sean, a professional photographer with a passion for
snapping images of cars, asked Gabi to accompany him to New York’s Jones Beach to photograph a new vehicle he’d just bought. After the couple pulled into
the parking lot, Sean set his camera on the hood of the car, and asked Gabi to help him decipher the instructions on a camera he’d borrowed from a friend.
The “instructions” were actually a note reading, “Will you marry me?” The next thing Gabi knew, Sean was down on one knee. A romantic bonus? The
camera Sean had set up was actually a video camera, which recorded the entire proposal.
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JUXTAPOSING A BRIGHT, YOUTHFUL COLOR PALETTE WITH AN ENDEARING COLLECTION OF THEIR OWN ANTIQUEs, GABI & SEAN TRANSFORMED
THEIR WEDDING CELEBRATION INTO A FANTASTICAL DREAMLAND FULL OF LOVE, LAUGHTER & WHIMSY.
the ceremony. Gabi and Sean tied the knot on the sixth anniversary
[1]
[2]
[1] delight guests with
customized favor bags
full of local edibles
[2] jars of joy: clusters of
kitschy containers make
for whimsical
decor elements
of their first date in a light, airy outdoor ceremony on the expansive grounds
of the Bourne Mansion. The couple took advantage of the openness of the
setting, and crafted a unique, homespun altar to serve as a personalized
backdrop for their vows. “We used handmade details and antiques we
collected on our annual trips to New Hampshire to create our own ceremony
altar,” the couple explains. From the love of family and friends surrounding
them to the glow of their own creativity setting the mood, the smitten
couple could not have been happier with their heartfelt open-air nuptials.
the day + Design. Using a mixture of re-purposed antique treasures
featured wedding professionals
COORDINATION: KARYN MICHAEL EVENTS [KARYNMICHAELEVENTS.COM / BACK COVER]
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY: MILLIMETER PHOTOGRAPHY [MILLIMETERPHOTO.COM]
additional contacts: CAKE + CUPCAKES: BLACK FOREST BAKERY / CATERING: LESSINGS / ENTERTAINMENT:
PARTIES ALIVE / FLORAL DESIGN: BAYVIEW FLORIST & MONTAGE / HAIR: VICTORIA MAZZARELLA / JEWELRY:
ELIOT DANORI / LINENS: TABLECLOTHSFACTORY.COM / MAKEUP: MAKEUP BY MARIE-THERESE / RECEPTION SITE:
BOURNE MANSION / TRANSPORTATION: LEGEND LIMOUSINe
and quaint accents—think sunny floral arrangements perched atop vintage
suitcases and cake stands—Gabi and Sean transformed the Bourne Mansion
into a modern day wedding wonderland. Perky tones of yellow, aqua, cobalt,
and lime were woven into each detail, ensuring a sparkling smile on every
face. In addition to cheerful decor, Gabi and Sean set the mood with plenty
of mischievous pops of fun. “As the guests entered the cocktail area, they
had a choice of lemonade or sangria served in pint-sized Mason jars with
aqua striped straws,” the couple says, adding that they ended the evening by
handing out miniature wine bottles as favors.
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