Loryn and Danny got married at beautiful Casa Marina Resort with closest family and friends, fun fact...and it was also Loryn's B-day so they had more reasons to celebrate until late night hours. We were happy to be a part of such fun day and meeting both of your families.
How did you meet, who proposed and how?
We first met in college sophomore year and started dating shortly after so I guess you could call us college sweethearts! We had been together for almost 10 years before Danny proposed! He proposed on his birthday and I should have known something was up because he made his own birthday dinner reservation because it was so much unlike Danny. After dinner, it was such a nice night out that I wanted to walk home from the restaurant not knowing that apparently, he had the engagement ring in his shoe! He kept trying to order an uber to the point where I was actually frustrated, he didn’t want to walk with me! I finally agreed to an uber and when we got home our door was open which was odd and as I open the door – the entire apartment is decorated with roses and pictures of us and there is a sign asking if I will marry him. When I turned around he was down on one knee proposing. It was such a great surprise that I couldn’t believe I didn’t see coming!! His mom and sister were hiding in our bedroom and had decorated the apartment while we were gone. After I said yes, our dog came running out the bedroom in a wedding dress costume for dogs. It was perfect!
Why wedding at Casa Marina?
We had actually never stayed at the Casa Marina, but had been to Key West a few times and I remember walking past the venue thinking how beautiful and grand it looked. I knew after our first trip to Key West that I wanted to get married there and walking past the Casa Marina pretty much sold the deal.
What was your inspiration for the wedding?
I wanted to keep our wedding more on the simple side and didn’t want anything too extravagant. We are both pretty laid-back people so I went with mostly neutral colors including whites, greens, champagne, etc. Everything turned out so beautiful especially with the ocean and Casa Marina as our backdrop!
Describe some of your favorite moments at the wedding.
ALL OF IT. From the moment I got up until the moment I went to sleep – the entire day was so special. There is really no better feeling in the world then having all your loved ones with you to celebrate your special day. From getting ready with my bridesmaids to our first look to the actual ceremony to our first dance to taking the conch train to Duval Street after the reception – it was all great! Also, fun fact – we got married on my birthday so during the reception, my MOH brought a cake out and everyone sang happy birthday! I enjoyed every minute of it and people aren’t lying when they say the day fly’s’ by so enjoy every moment of it. It was the most magical and best day of my life!
What would be an advice to other brides from you.
Don’t overthink and stress yourself out! Trust the vendors you hired to do their job and trust that everything will work itself out. Of course, not everything is going to go according to plan but that’s okay. Don’t forget what the day is really about which is marrying your best friend and be sure to make an effort to mingle with all of your guests – thanking them for coming!
What are your future plans? Honeymoon?
Because we were in Key West for a little over a week, we decided to wait on our honeymoon and instead are going to take a trip on our anniversary. We are thinking New Zealand but right now we are just enjoying being married and what’s to come next!
We first met in college sophomore year and started dating shortly after so I guess you could call us college sweethearts! We had been together for almost 10 years before Danny proposed! He proposed on his birthday and I should have known something was up because he made his own birthday dinner reservation because it was so much unlike Danny. After dinner, it was such a nice night out that I wanted to walk home from the restaurant not knowing that apparently, he had the engagement ring in his shoe! He kept trying to order an uber to the point where I was actually frustrated, he didn’t want to walk with me! I finally agreed to an uber and when we got home our door was open which was odd and as I open the door – the entire apartment is decorated with roses and pictures of us and there is a sign asking if I will marry him. When I turned around he was down on one knee proposing. It was such a great surprise that I couldn’t believe I didn’t see coming!! His mom and sister were hiding in our bedroom and had decorated the apartment while we were gone. After I said yes, our dog came running out the bedroom in a wedding dress costume for dogs. It was perfect!
Why wedding at Casa Marina?
We had actually never stayed at the Casa Marina, but had been to Key West a few times and I remember walking past the venue thinking how beautiful and grand it looked. I knew after our first trip to Key West that I wanted to get married there and walking past the Casa Marina pretty much sold the deal.
What was your inspiration for the wedding?
I wanted to keep our wedding more on the simple side and didn’t want anything too extravagant. We are both pretty laid-back people so I went with mostly neutral colors including whites, greens, champagne, etc. Everything turned out so beautiful especially with the ocean and Casa Marina as our backdrop!
Describe some of your favorite moments at the wedding.
ALL OF IT. From the moment I got up until the moment I went to sleep – the entire day was so special. There is really no better feeling in the world then having all your loved ones with you to celebrate your special day. From getting ready with my bridesmaids to our first look to the actual ceremony to our first dance to taking the conch train to Duval Street after the reception – it was all great! Also, fun fact – we got married on my birthday so during the reception, my MOH brought a cake out and everyone sang happy birthday! I enjoyed every minute of it and people aren’t lying when they say the day fly’s’ by so enjoy every moment of it. It was the most magical and best day of my life!
What would be an advice to other brides from you.
Don’t overthink and stress yourself out! Trust the vendors you hired to do their job and trust that everything will work itself out. Of course, not everything is going to go according to plan but that’s okay. Don’t forget what the day is really about which is marrying your best friend and be sure to make an effort to mingle with all of your guests – thanking them for coming!
What are your future plans? Honeymoon?
Because we were in Key West for a little over a week, we decided to wait on our honeymoon and instead are going to take a trip on our anniversary. We are thinking New Zealand but right now we are just enjoying being married and what’s to come next!
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· Wedding Venue : Casa Marina
· Floral & Decor – Milan Event
·Beauty – Studio Marie Pierre
·Lighting/Power – PSAV
·Wedding Photographer – Weddings By Romi
·Videographer – Mark J Pierson Wedding Films
·Ceremony & Reception Music – Cutting Edge Entertainment – DJ Gunz
·Officiate – Paul Biagini (FOG)
·Wedding Cake & Desserts – Cakes by Karol
·Transportation – HTA/Conch Train
· Floral & Decor – Milan Event
·Beauty – Studio Marie Pierre
·Lighting/Power – PSAV
·Wedding Photographer – Weddings By Romi
·Videographer – Mark J Pierson Wedding Films
·Ceremony & Reception Music – Cutting Edge Entertainment – DJ Gunz
·Officiate – Paul Biagini (FOG)
·Wedding Cake & Desserts – Cakes by Karol
·Transportation – HTA/Conch Train
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