melissa rick - Dana Markos Events

October 11 • Boston
melissa
&
rick
engaged: 2 years
photography by Kristin Spencer Photography
at Artists for Humanity EpiCenter
THEIR STORY
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“I’ve always thought Artists for
Humanity EpiCenter was an amazing
venue, but when I realized that they
provide Boston children with job
training and education in the arts, I
became even more in love with the
idea of having our wedding there,”
Melissa says. “The icing on the cake
was knowing that the money we spent
was given back to the city we live in.”
K
BRIDE Melissa Hughes, 32, a director
of standards and insights at Ahold
USA GROOM Richard (Rick) Walega,
33, a corporate controller at Suffolk
Construction HOW THEY MET At a
bar WEDDING STYLE Melissa and
Rick embraced the artsy aesthetic of
their unique venue, which inspired
the watercolor theme they wove
throughout the day’s elements. Pops
of color on a black-and-white base
made for a decidedly modern look. —MO
MELISSA
&
RICK
MELISSA & RICK’S
WEDDING INGREDIENTS
CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE Artists for
Humanity EpiCenter, Boston
PHOTOGRAPHY Kristin Spencer Photography
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CONSULTANT The Perfect Details
A wall of bright paper blooms highlighted the couple’s dessert bar of local treats.
“We skipped the traditional wedding cake and went with a dessert bar because l love
dessert and didn’t get to eat enough of it on my prewedding fitness plan!” Melissa says.
FLOWERS Dana Markos Events
OFFICIANT Walter Hope
GOWN Lazaro, Cristina’s Bridal, Andover, MA
HAIR & MAKEUP Rachael Berkowitz
VEIL Parisxox, Etsy.com
SHOES Jimmy Choo
ENGAGEMENT & WEDDING RINGS Lux Bond
& Green
BRIDESMAID DRESSES Alvina Valenta,
Cristina’s Bridal, Andover, MA
FORMALWEAR Michael Kors, Miltons,
Braintree, MA
STATIONERY The Perfect Details
CATERING Cuisine Chez Vous;
wine pairing: American Provisions
DESSERTS Babycakes; Bee’s Knees; Petsi Pies;
Sweet Tooth Boston; Union Square Donuts
MUSIC Sound Decision
TRANSPORTATION Local Motion of Boston
ACCOMMODATIONS Renaissance Boston
Waterfront Hotel
REGISTRIES Crate & Barrel; Williams-Sonoma
HONEYMOON Hawaii
GUESTS 100
BUDGET $$$ (see key, p. 4)