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Rusty and I
Hello wedding friends! As the special projects editor for Martha Stewart Weddings for the past nine years, I have worked on countless gorgeous weddings. I recently got engaged over the holidays, so now it is my turn to star in my own little wedding drama. My partner, Rusty, and I are just coming off the high of celebrating our news with friends and family. The initial flurry of excitement is over and it is time to face reality—and get to work.
Given my background, you would think this journey would be a piece of wedding cake for me. Truth be told, I am facing all the same issues and concerns as everyone else planning a wedding. Over the next eight months I am going to share my story with you, including interviews with my favorite vendors (it helps to be in the biz), tips for making the process go smoothly, and most likely overcoming some major moments of freaking out.
As a good Martha employee, I am pulling out my checklist. First is to set a budget—done, but a gentleman doesn’t tell! Second, choose a venue—also done. (More on that in my next post.) Third, set a date…done!
We've chosen September 21st, 2013, the summer solstice. It's the last day of summer/first date of fall, the longest day of the year, and our favorite time of the year in NYC. It also gives us just enough time to put together the kind of event we envision.
I'd like to personally invite you to join us as we plan our big day.
From: Amy Wilkins | 2/21/13 at 11:23 am
You handsome devils! So excited for you!
From: Kelly Karli | 2/21/13 at 11:44 am
So excited for you guys!!! Much love!
From: Kate Bittman | 2/21/13 at 5:16 pm
We want more pictures of you cuties!
From: Stacy Johnson | 2/21/13 at 7:06 pm
Love it! What a pair of handsome grooms. Can't wait to celebrate with you.
From: Lily Harrington | 2/21/13 at 7:10 pm
BEYOND excited for you two to make it official! And can't wait to see your plans come together on the blog! Xo
From: Amy Heir | 2/21/13 at 7:14 pm
Congratulations! I am so excited for the two of you, and to see your posts along the journey!
From: Toby Reiter | 2/22/13 at 1:44 pm
CONGRATULATIONS, Anthony and Rusty! I am so excited for you, how fabulous. Mozel tov and best wishes, good luck with all the planning! xo
From: Trisha | 2/22/13 at 3:44 pm
SO excited for you and Rusty!
From: Amy | 2/23/13 at 6:45 pm
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From: Rhonda Herring | 2/24/13 at 6:04 pm
Can't wait! I look forward to reading!!! So very excited for you and Rusty!
From: david stark | 3/2/13 at 3:04 pm
So THRILLED for you guys, Anthony!!!!!
xo
D.
From: Lucy | 3/3/13 at 11:03 pm
That's the autumnal equinox, not the summer solstice. Summer solstice is June 21st.
From: Linda Cordair | 3/16/13 at 6:46 pm
Congratulations! I was looking for an editor's e-mail address at Martha Stewart to contact about our Fine Art Bridal Registry when I came across your post.
http://cordair.com/wordpress/bridal-and-gift-registries
Fine Art really does make the best wedding gift. It maintains it's value both emotionally and monetarily.
Wishing you many years of health and happiness!
From: Rosemary Hattenbach | 3/22/13 at 10:16 am
This is a great picture of you two! So happy for you both!