Jenn & Chris
Wedding Party Newsletter
20 days to go and getting closer
every day!!!
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Hello Everyone! We just cannot believe how fast
time has gone. It seems like just yesterday we
were sending out our engagement announce-
ments. Well and just yesterday that the Red Sox
season started. Here we are with only 20 days to
go until we get married and the Red Sox have yet
another world series trophy. With that said, we
thought it would be a good time to let you know
what the plans are for the wedding and the
Apple Red
rehearsal.
As you all know, Chris and I are big Red Sox and
You should have all received an invitation to the
Disney fans. We are trying to tie these themes
rehearsal dinner. Please make sure you respond
into our special day. Some hints will be in the
to Chris’ mom to let her know if you will be
music and the hidden Mickey’s you can look for at
coming and how many. We have a mix of people
the reception. Our intent is not to make it tacky,
coming in town for the wedding and wanted to be
but make it present. Here are some Fenway and
sure we included everyone. There are also a few
Disney facts that will help you in understanding
of you that we know will not be at the rehearsal.
the logic behind our music choices at the
reception. Our favorite song that is played at
The wedding plans themselves are coming along
Fenway Park is “Sweet Caroline.” It is played in
very good. As most of you know I was pretty
the middle of the 8th inning of every home game.
much on top of everything and got it all done
Chris has some embarrassing movie clips of me
fairly quickly. All that is really left to do is to
singing and acting out this song at Fenway (no
print the church programs, the place cards and
need to share these now though). Then every
finalize the seating charts.
home game that the Red Sox win, the song “Dirty
Water” is played at the end of the game. At
Wedding Theme and Colors:
Disney, they have fireworks every night at Magic
Chris and I decided on a theme of simple
Kingdom, and the song they play at the finale is
elegance – keeping it simple but elegant. Our
“Wish Upon a Star.” When we are announced at
colors are ivory and apple red. We will be
the reception, the welcome song will be “Sweet
carrying these colors throughout the wedding – in
Caroline.” You will all be given small Red Sox
the flowers, the favors and the table settings.
flags and we will wave these high and proud as
The funny thing is that when I picked out the
we walk in (if you are not a Red Sox fan, I will
girls dresses I did not have a color in mind.
ask that you be for us on our wedding day).
When my matron of honor tried on the apple red
Then the next to last song played at the
dress we fell in love with it. Didn’t even put the
reception will be “Wish Upon a Star” and then
red dress and Red Sox thoughts together at the
“Dirty Water’ because as you know, the Red Sox
time. Now it seems even more fitting as the
won it all this year. Although, I think I may have
planning goes on.
mentioned that already…
Bridesmaid Important Information Groomsmen Important Information
Dresses: Tuxedos:
Please make sure that your dresses and shoes It has been brought to our attention that Squire
are all set and ready for the big day. Last I Tux and Mr. Tux have had some major mess ups
knew, Bianca had brought hers in and is waiting lately. So much so that it made the news in CT.
to hear from Mrs. Skiba. Abby and Stacia are all I ask that you each pick up your tuxes on or
set and Stacia is waiting for hers to be ready. before Wednesday, November 21st. When you
Kim’s is all set and fits perfect. Steph needs to pick them up I want you to try them on and
have hers hemmed, but is waiting to find out if make sure everything is perfect also. I have
she will still be in the boot. Not sure where Kate heard some pretty big nightmares and I want to
stands on her dress, but I am sure Kathy is all make sure you have everything we requested
over that and she will be ready. and that it fits properly. If it doesn’t we will have
a day to get it all corrected. Here is what you
Hair: should be picking up:
I believe we all have a plan for hair. Amy will be
coming to my mom’s house. Bianca has already Groomsmen: Black tuxedo (jacket and pants),
had her trial with Amy. Stacia is going on ivory shirt, Tuscany vest and tie set in apple red,
11/3/07 for her trial. Kim, I believe will be doing black socks, square toe lace up shoes in black
her own hair. Steph has an appointment for her and gold and black cuff links.
hair. Kathy will be doing Kate’s hair. Amy will
also be doing Abby’s hair. Ring Bearer: Black tuxedo (jacket and pants),
ivory shirt, ivory vest and tie set, black socks,
Amy’s Rates: square toe lace up shoes in black and gold and
Bridesmaid Hair: $40 - $50 black cuff links.
Flower Girl Hair: $20 - $30
Squire Tux and Mr. Tux have also been bought
Make-up: out and are now owned by Men’s Warehouse.
I haven’t really thought about this too much. I This transition is completely transparent to all of
believe I will be helping with Bianca’s make-up. I us, but just something to note.
am sure Kim will also be available to help. I will
bring home all of the piles of make-up that I have Readers Important Information
for everyone to help themselves. We will need you to be at the rehearsal on Friday,
November 23rd at 3PM. We will also ask that you
Flowers: be early to the church so you can receive your
I was struggling with this area in the beginning. corsages and be sat close to the alter.
I wasn’t having any luck with a few of the florists
I had contacted. Then I met with the cake baker Wedding Weekend Timeline:
and she also does flowers. She was such a Thursday, November 22nd: Happy Thanksgiving!
breath of fresh air and really worked with is on
getting flowers we wanted and that matched our Friday, November 23rd: Rehearsal at the church
themes. and the rehearsal dinner.
Bridesmaid’s bouquet example: Rehearsal is at 3PM at Saint Paul Church,
2577 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
Who Needs to be at the Church Rehearsal:
Chris and Jenn
Bridal party
Readers
Parents
Rehearsal dinner is at 5PM at Angellino’s
Restaurant, 1115 Silas Deane Highway,
Wethersfield, CT
Saturday, November 24th: The big day!!! Bridal Party:
Matron of Honor: Bianca Plourde
Bridesmaids: plan on being at my mom’s Best Man: Michael Ryan
house BY 10am for Amy to start doing hair.
We should all be ready (dressed and ready for Bridesmaid: Stephanie Santoro
pictures) by 12:30PM. My mother and I will Groomsman: Patrick Ryan
not be at the house as we will be at the salon
getting our hair and make-up done. Bianca Bridesmaid: Stacia DiLoreto
will be there to greet you and help everyone Groomsman: Rinaldo DiLoreto
get set-up.
Bridesmaid: Kim Levesque
Groomsmen: we will determine at the Groomsman: Brian Annese
rehearsal what time you should be at the
church. Probably 1:00PM or 1:15PM. Junior Bridesmaid: Katy Annese
Ceremony: 2PM Junior Groomsman: Joseph Accarpio
Reception: cocktail hour begins at 4PM Flower Girl: Abigail DiLoreto
Ring Bearer: Joseph Cafro
Reception ends: 9:30PM
Readers:
Sunday, November 25th: We leave for our First Reading: Karen Griffith
honeymoon and you all travel home and relax… Second Reading: Karen Narwold
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, November 10th: Bachelor and Thank you to all of you for your love and support.
Bachelorette parties. To find out more
information on the bachelor party, please visit: It is because of this that Chris and I are where we
www.mbr0.com
are at in our life and relationship. You are all very
Bachelorette Party Plan of Events:
Everyone plan on meeting at Jenn’s around special to us and we feel very blessed that you are
6PM
Champagne and pizza at our apartment, 250 going to be part of our special day. We cannot
Austin Street 1st Floor, Newton, MA 02465
Boston Crème Pie Martinis at the Omni Parker believe how fast time has gone by and in just a few
House Hotel
Drinks and fun at Jake Ivory’s
weeks we will be Mr. & Mrs. Christopher &
End the night at Jillians
Jennifer Ryan. We are so excited and so happy
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that we get to share all of this special time with
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Thank you again and see you soon!
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