Our Story - Rebecca & Scott Brown 

 

After a friendly conversation over a few bottles of Maple 

porters at a birthday party in January of 2015, there was an instant connection between us. A few gatherings later, and three more attempts to go out on a date (Thank God for persistent men), we had our first date at Morgan and Co. in downtown Glens Falls. 

 

We were scheduled for a trip to Italy /Portugal in April of 2017. We visited my family in Marsicovetere, Italy. Scott made several attempts to have some alone time with me (planning to propose), but there is never a quiet moment when socializing with Italians. Finally, as we were leaving Marsicovetere, he popped the question in the backseat of the car. In shock, I didn’t even answer. Immediately after, my cousin pulled the car over (unaware of what just occurred), we jumped out of the car, and wandered over to a nearby garden, in which a small church covered in vines appeared. Finally, alone, Scott knelt on the steps of the church and proposed the way he had planned to for so long. Spoiler alert, I said, “Yes.” 

 

We had more fun planning and preparing for the big day than we did stressing about it. Our wedding was on a crisp October day. It was gorgeous, there was a double rainbow and we were surrounded by our closest family and friends at the most beautiful venue. Everyone worked so hard to make our day special, and we are so grateful for the love and time spent on us.

 

DETAILS:

 

Wedding date 

October 13, 2018  

 

Location 

Burlap And Beams Wedding Barn

 

Photographer 

Lauren McGarry

 

Event decorator

Bride, Owner of Barn and Day of Coordinator

 

Wedding gown 

Custom made by Kim Vanyo in Saratoga Springs at Khymanyo Studio

 

Bridesmaids' dresses 

Etsy.com (RenzRags)

 

Groom's clothing

Etsy, and other stores

 

Groomsmens' clothing 

Vests from a Historical costume site, 

other items of their choice 

 

Rings 

Engagement ring custom made by Argento Laraine Fine Jewelry, 

Bride's wedding band: David and Lily,Groom: Etsy

 

Hair 

Bride did her own, 

Bridemaids by Jennifer Wright, 

owner of Swagger in Saratoga Springs

 

Makeup 

Bride and Bridesmaids did their own  

 

Flowers Dehn's Florist in Saratoga Springs

 

Wedding planner 

Kate Taylor

 

Caterer 

Deliciously Different

 

Cake 

The Baker- Maria Pelton,

 

Homemade pies for guests made by 

family and friends  

 

Transportation 

Best Limousine in Glens Falls

 

DJ 

Ray Monroe, Sound Solutions of Saratoga

 

First dance 

'Better Man' by James Morrison

 

Honeymoon destination 

Aruba

 

Whiskey 

Bar Owner 

 

Shuttle service for guests 

First Student Charter

 

Lavender for centerpieces and 

groom/groomsmen boutonnières 

Lavenlair Lavender Farm

 

Special touches...

Father of the bride wrote and performed a song, family and friends made and brought pies for  dessert (pie dishes collected from garage sales), rings brought out on a book (Pride and Prejudice), Bride and Groom made Limoncello for wedding favors (traditional drink where we got engaged), Bride made all groomsmen's boutonnières/flower girls' headbands, and most of the decor (signs, labels, centerpieces) was DIY, save the dates 

were wooden magnets 

 

Advice to pass along...

Your wedding day will not go as perfectly as you imagined it to, just remind yourself 

of the big picture.