Aubrey + Eric
• Wedding Date September 19 •
Location Canfield Casino
Photographer Hannah Lux Photography
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• Make Me Fab •
Our Story...
Eric and I grew up only 20 minutes from one another, me in Saratoga and him in Queensbury. In early February 2020 we finally met at Caroline Street Pub. We caught each other's eyes on the dance floor as live music played, and we danced until we were the last ones on that dance floor!
Our first date was a week later… Valentine’s Day in Saratoga… and we didn’t let COVID stop us after that, spending our time in the beautiful Adirondack mountains and going for lots of walks with our dogs in the Saratoga Spa State Park, falling more in love every step of the way.
In February 2024, while on a walk in the Saratoga Spa State Park with our two dogs, Eric pulled out from his jacket a beautiful leather-bound photo-album that he had put together of all four years of our relationship. He then knelt and I gave the quickest and easiest “Yes!” of my life.
Choosing a venue and location for our wedding was a no brainer for us. We knew it had to be in Saratoga and the Canfield Casino was the perfect spot to celebrate the beauty and history of the very special city we fell in love in, and will continue to be making memories in.
We had the most beautiful wedding day in the most beautiful city. We are incredibly grateful to our amazing vendors and to our ever-so-patient and loving parents for helping and supporting us every step of the way.
DETAILS
Location
Photographer
Videographer
Wedding Gown
Alterations & Customizations for Bride's Gown & Second Dress
Skincare Prep
Kate O'Grady Skincare and
Wolff Dermatology
Spray Tan
Bridesmaids' Dresses
Hair
Britney Hagadorn, BH Hair Artistry
Makeup
Groom's Attire
Rings
Officiant
Wedding Planner
Eliza at Wedding Planning Plus
Event Decorator
Margette at Wedding Planning Plus
Flowers
Rentals
Stationery Suite
Caterer & Cake
Party Favors
Transportation
Dog Nanny
DJ or Band
First Dance
"Strangers in Galway" mix of
"Strangers in the Night" by
Frank Sinatra and
"Galway Girl" by Ed Sheeran
Dance Lessons
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Saratoga
Honeymoon
European adventure to:
Amsterdam, Munich, Salzburg,
Venice, Florence, Naples,
Amalfi Coast
• Special Touches •
Rehearsal dinner
The 408 Event and Occasion
Bridal Shower
The Gideon Putnam
Getting Ready/Bridal & Groom Suites
Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Saratoga Springs
Ties that Bind
Megan of Mosca Alterations sewed into the bottom of my bridal gown, a fabric heart made from an article of my deceased grandmother's clothing with one of her crosses inside of it. My grandmother wanted more than anything to see me get married and this was a very special way to have her with me on my wedding day.
Early on in the reception, we had a special dance dedicated for dancing with our living grandparents to the song "What a Wonderful World" performed specially live by Funk Evolution.
Love in Saratoga
For our seating chart and table names, we created a board that said "Find Your Street to Find Your Seat" featuring prominent street names around the city of Saratoga Springs. We utilized Etsy to created mini street signs as part of our table centerpieces with these street names as an homage to the city we love.
White-Winged Dogs
Our dogs mean everything to us, and when it came time for the ring exchange, we had two of our groomsmen walk our two labrador retrievers down the aisle as our "Ring Bearers." They walked down the aisle to Stevie Nicks "Edge of Seventeen" as my oldest dog's name is in fact, Stevie Nicks. They were a huge hit and did such a great job!
Peanut Butter to my Jelly entrance
To lead us back into the second portion of the reception and show off the bride's dress change, we danced back in to the song "Peanut Butter Jelly" by Galantis and threw out Uncrustable Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches to all our guests. We always have said to one another that "you are the peanut butter to my jelly" so this was a fun way to put a creative spin on that.
• Advice to Pass Along •
It can be easy to try and make decisions to please other people but remember, this is you and your partner's once in a lifetime day to celebrate your marriage. Every decision along the way should be what the both of you want. Certainly still listen to and appreciate all the advise you get along the way, but make sure that in the end, you both are happy with everything you are planning. Do the dance lessons, get the late night snacks and the Italian cookies you wanted to have for dessert, get that 2nd dress, order that unique decor from Etsy, and make it fun and personalized!
