Q + A WITH DAWN AND TOMMY
Q. WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART ABOUT PLANNING A WEDDING?
A. haha..
Q. HOW DID YOU GUYS MEET?
A. At the W hotel bar in San Fran…we lived 3 blocks from each other at home but were both up there for different reasons. Long story short, we’ve leaved down the street from each other for 5 years, were both from NJ and had some similar friends..
Q. HOW LONG DID YOU DATE BEFORE YOU GOT ENGAGED AND HOW LONG WERE YOU ENGAGED FOR?
A. We got engaged after 9 months and were engaged for just over 1 year..
Q. WHAT WAS THE STORY OF THE PROPOSAL?
A. I had setup Dawn on a mani & pedi appointment with my sister Colleen and when she came back I had the bedroom filled with flowers and ballons and a bottle of champagne with the diamond ring. I poured the champagne into flutes that I had engraved with one saying “Dawn, I love You” & “Will you Marry Me”
Q. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING MARRIED?
A. being with my best friend all the time
Q. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM YOUR WEDDING DAY?
A. The ceremony that focused on the foundation of marriage and true meaning of love as well as the amazing reception including both our fathers toasts!
Q. WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF BEING A NEWLYWED?
A. Living with your best friend!
Q. WHAT PIECE OF ADVICE WOULD YOU TELL A COUPLE PLANNING THEIR WEDDING?
A. Remember, they day is for you both!
Q. IN A FEW WORDS, SHARE WITH FUTURE NEWLYWEDS SOME MARRIAGE WISDOM?
A. Laugh and Love often!
Photographer: Juan Turcios
Cupcake Artist: Cupcakes Couture
Florist: Lily Pad Floral Design
Wedding Gown: The White Dress
Hair Stylist: Bob Roy + Jana Peled
Make-Up Artist: Dollface
Band: West Coast Music / The Cowlings Band
Preparation Location: Terranea Resort
Ceremony Location: St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church
Reception Location: Terranea Resort
South Bay Wedding Videography: Impressive Creations
by B P