They met at NYU Medical school, introduced by friends who knew that they both had gone to University of Michigan, but had never met. Four years later, Dr. and Dr. chose this quintessentially New York venue to celebrate with family and friends. Keri, dressed in her amazing Vera Wang gown (and with bridesmaids in Amsale), with flowers by Belle Fleur and their totally rocking band The Groove Shop, theirs was a wedding day we’ll all remember.

Against that backdrop, and all of a decade later, Diana and Sean tied the knot this past summer at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Fairfield, Ct. And of course from there we had to make a stop off at Fairfield U for a few pictures of the two of them and their wedding party before heading down to Westport and their celebration at The Inn at Longshore. Diana, ravishing in her Monique Lhuillier gown, on a beautiful evening on the Long Island sound, with the simply elegant decor by Flowers by Danielle, and the typically perfect production by the fine folks at Longshore, with the music provided by Paul Lacano from James Daniel, the evening was truly a grand slam for all. One more time, my warmest congrats to Diana and Sean!

With cocktails lakeside under their Sperry Tent, Alyssa, in her exquisite Anne Barge gown by The Plumed Serpent, and music provided by the rocking First Class Band, it was truly a weekend to remember. Two wonderful families joined together for one perfect celebration. And we have the photos to prove it!

Thanks to the truly talented team of art director Venera Alexandrova and our new friend and talented writer Carisha Swanson for including us in this premier issue of Moffly’s exciting new venture.

But back to my more recent travels. And to start with, hitting the streets and sites with Christine and Joe, who actually no longer live in DC, but it seems just might have left their hearts there, although their current NYC home’s not such a bad second choice. With their upcoming weekend’s wedding in the chapel at Fordham U, followed by the reception at one of our favorites, The Country Club of Darien, I thank them for both the initial inspiration to make the trip as well as the fun tour of some of their old haunts. See you soon, C&J.

For Part Two of my day in DC (truth: it was actually the first part of my day), I connected with Alyssa and Kevin at the Washington Monument (pre-earthquake damage). Having photographed Alyssa’s sister Katherine’s wedding to Brian just a few years ago, and of course getting to know her very special family just a bit, I was honored to be invited to join them for their upcoming October wedding at The Inn at Church Landing, in Meredith, NH, close to where the family spends lots and lots of time. And what fun we had in our travels through the streets of DC, all just a warm up for their New England autumn celebration. Can’t wait, Alyssa and Kevin!

It’s exciting to be able to share with everyone the news about our good friend Traci Garceau’s new venture!

You asked and she’s delivering. Traci Garceau, an award winning even planner in our area for the last decade has created a new event planning company that is focused on providing real time support and advice when brides need it the most!

25 Thompson offers one type of service-hourly consultations! Need a list of referrals, have questions on design and planning details, want to know the latest trends or need to save money? Call Traci to schedule an hourly consult. She loves to talk parties and events and is full of great ideas and recommendations. Visit with her once or once a week-you decide. Call when you need her. It’s like a therapy session for those getting married-and who can’t use that?

Contact Traci at : Events@25Thompson.com.