February 2008 - The Parklander Magazine

Dominic, a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep and Anastasia, a Speech-Language Pathologist, met during HurricaneWilma. Stuck without power for days (like so many of us) they were searching for an open bank to get cash sinceno ATM’s were working. They noticed each other at the bank, and Dominic, handsome in his three-piece suit,smiled at Stasia as he left. Later, Stasia called her Godmother and told her about the “hot guy” at the bank andhow she wished they could have met under different circumstances. Perhaps Stasia’s Godmother actually was aFairy Godmother… because not ten minutes later, Stasia and Dominic ran into each other again at a Shell station.Ironically, neither of them had ever been to that station before! Stasia looked across the pump at Dominic andjokingly asked,“Are you following me?’That was the beginning of a magical conversation that would lead to a firstdate and then later, the perfect engagement.The couple were visiting Anastasia’s hometown in Saratoga Springs, New York when Dominic asked Stasia to go for a walk in Historical CongressPark. He hired a professional photographer to capture the moment as he proposed in front of Stasia’s favorite monument, “The Spirit of Life”.The couple will be married in Saratoga Springs at the St. Clements Church where Anastasia was baptized and attended school.The reception will beheld at Longfellows Inn in Saratoga.They have chosen dark cranberry and ivory as their traditional and romantic colors and their theme will focus oncharacteristics of historical Saratoga Springs. Stasia has chosen a gown from Angelus Bridal.The couple will honeymoon in Europe, in either Greeceor Croatia as Dominic is of Croatian descent.Carolina, an Assistant Buyer for Macy’s and Andre, and Engineer with OCS, will be married on August 25th2008 in Paris, France. Carolina is Brazilian/American and Andre is Portuguese/French. This unique couplemet while studying abroad in Lisbon, Portugal. It was the first day at the new university for both. The momentAndre caught site of Carolina, he quickly introduced himself. That evening at the introduction dinner, theyboth sat together and instantly clicked. A few weeks later, they were officially a couple.When they are in the United States, they enjoy going to the beach, and going out with friends. While in France,they enjoy visiting historical sites. A little over two years later, Andre proposed to Carolina. He picked her upfrom work, took her to the beach for a surprise picnic and then made a romantic speech asking Carolina to be his wife.The Wedding is set for August of 2008 in Paris, France. It was Andre’s wish to get married in Paris, and the couple believes that it’s a wonderful placefor their families to meet for the first time. The reception venue is still being considered, however, it will most likely be held at the Hoche Salon inParis. It’s one of the avenues connected to the Champs Elysees. Carolina has yet to decide on her wedding dress, she is currently in the United Statesshopping with her mom. A French/Brazilian pastor in a non-church venue will wed the couple.The couple will honeymoon in Brazil.Rebecca, an event specialist for Palm Beach Fashion Week and Without-a-Hitch Events, and Dan, a seniorfinancial analyst, met during their Junior year at the University of Michigan. They went to a house party at amutual friend’s, clicked instantly and ended up talking the night away.The couple enjoys cooking together, traveling and spending time outdoors with their dog Baxter.While Rebecca was at work, Daniel, with his mom’s help, made plans to “pop the question”. He staged aromantic scene with 100 candles and banners placed all around the apartment that read, “Rebecca will youmarry me?” When she came home, she was completely overwhelmed.The couple will hold their ceremony and reception at Temple B’Nai Israel in Boca Raton. It is where Rebecca attended Hebrew School as achild. They have chosen black, white and silver as their colors, which will add an air of sophistication to their black tie event. Rebecca haschosen a La Sposa gown from Bellissima Bride.The couple is planning a two-week honeymoon to Italy and will reside in an apartment inDeerfield Beach until they purchase a home.the PARKLANDER21