You guessed it... I was at another wedding last weekend. My childhood friend, Amanda, got married at Gustavino's. Amanda and I go way back to age five, when we bonded over riding our bicycles through the neighborhood and playing kickball in my backyard (I know, kickball! I’ve dated myself). I bet the next generation of kids, glued to video games, won’t even know what kickball is!
Amanda and I grew up together in Long Island and have stayed in touch through college, grad school (we were a year apart at Harvard Business School) and work. We both started our careers in investment banking. She's still in finance, but I've transitioned to the greener pastures of fashion & beauty :) Speaking of which, I gave myself a full beauty makeover for her wedding. I started by massaging warm olive oil into my scalp on Friday night. I slept with a towel on my pillow and washed out the olive oil the next day. My hair was hydrated and cleaned, but not clean enough. I was going to attempt blowing it out at home given that I learned these tricks from Drybar but I got lazy and went for a pro blowout at Blo.
Once I got waves, I started prepping my face. I used a mild cleanser and decided it was a good day to use my bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing mask. Five minutes later I was feeling radiant. I moisturized and mixed my tarte bb cream andsmashbox foundation for extra coverage for a long night. I opted for a seriously chocolate smoky eye and a coral/nude lip Revlon's "Coral Berry" is one of my faves. And, of course, I couldn’t go without my Spanx.
After putting Ashvin to sleep, we rushed out and we were the last guests to arrive at the ceremony. It was a beautiful, romantic setting with white flowers and warm candlelight.
My favorite part of the ceremony was when they shared why they wanted to marry each other. I have to say, it was very telling as Richard used one word to describe being with Amanda...home! She, being the practical, analytical person she is, talked about the qualities she always wanted in a spouse and how he fit the bill :)
On to an amazing cocktail hour, lots of dancing and a fabulous performance by the groom himself. Just as we were leaving, I made Manoj take a picture with me to remember the special evening.
Lots of love and congratulations to the wonderful couple. May they enjoy a life filled with happiness and love!
On my wedding day, our a photographer captured Manoj and I laughing together right before we cut our cake. I will remember that moment forever.
photo credit: Jay Seth Photography
What is your favorite wedding memory?