Meister- Dopfel !!!

This past weekend, on the 7th of August, we were able to spend the day with Hilary and Nicholas for their wedding. The day not only went by in a blur for the couple, but for Fat Cat as well! We first met up with the bride and groom at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to film the preparations. The bride was running slightly late, but I truly have never seen anyone as relaxed and calm as she was when shortened on time. No concerns, no worries, no stress. Even when asked about all the traditional new, old, borrowed and blue items, she realized she had nothing old or borrowed. She simply replied "I'm not worried, I doubt it will curse me". Not a care in the world! She was ready to be married and ready to go! I believe she was ready in record time as well wearing a striking Maggie Sattero gown from Uniquely You Bridal. Strapless, lace up back, with a short lace train and embelishments across a belted waist and simple and elegant tiara with veil. The ladies wore classic black strapless gowns with lace overlay on the bodice. Barry spent his time with the groom and groomsmen making sure that the couple did not run into each other prior to the ceremony! They took as many photos as time allowed for separately before the ceremony.

At 2pm the doors to the back of the church swung open to welcome Hilary and her Dad into the sanctuary for the ceremony in front of approximately 150 friends and family. The mothers of the couple shared readings, and Fr. Mainzer from Newton was the officiant, being a long time friend of the family. It was a full mass to celebrate their new life together and the couple left with guests blowing bubbles on their way to the stretch limo.

We then met up with the couple again at the reception hall, Tallgrass Country Club that was beautifully decorated with Hilary's colors of a maroon, pink and black. A very awesome color scheme I might add! Chairs were adorned with chair covers and at the head table, they were embroidered with "Mr. and Mrs. Dopfel". The couple snuck away after arriving to grab some quick photos on the golf course before being introduced into the room as husband and wife! They were truly happy and enjoyed greeting all their guests. The cake was amazing as well and the grooms cake was simply cool as cool gets, a small airplane with the tail numbers of the grooms actual plane! Very cool.

After dinner, the couple shared their first dance together which was beautifully choreographed- the crowd went wild! Great job guys! The remainder of the night included toasts, parents dances, the boquet and garter tosses and just plain fun. It was alot of fun to hang out with Nicholas and Hilary and we wish them all the happiness and joy that can come their way to do so!

Check out their wedding day prequel below! Enjoy!