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My Wedding & Honeymoon: Day 6-10 (Part 5)

September 16, 2011
In previous posts I mentioned that my maternal grandparents were unable to make it to my wedding due to health reasons.  This was heartbreaking for all of us, as I am their only grandchild and they had always dreamed of being a part of my special day.  Before getting on...

My Wedding & Honeymoon: Day 6-10 (Part 4)

September 12, 2011
In the midst of doing my very best to enjoy some pink champagne and chocolate strawberries courtesy of Faena Hotel + Universe in my bridal suite, we were notified that the men had finally arrived. The bubbly was simply not a strong enough match for the butterflies in my stomach...

My Wedding & Honeymoon: Day 6-10 (Part 3)

September 9, 2011
The room at the Faena Hotel + Universe in which we used for the bridal suite was affectionately named the Porteño Suite.  It was a level of grandeur that I had yet to ever encounter in all of my travels!  When I first began the hair and makeup process I gave...

My Wedding & Honeymoon: Day 6-10 (Part 2)

September 7, 2011
I normally pride myself in being able to handle stress exceptionally well.  While most people fall apart, I remain calm.  In fact, I would say that I am at my absolute best when the pressure is on.  This is why I was totally caught off guard when I almost had...

My Wedding & Honeymoon: Day 6-10 (Part 1)

September 5, 2011
It was dawn and the sun was beginning to rise in Buenos Aires.  The air felt soft, the trees were full of chattering finches, and freshly brewed coffee wafted from the open door of a nearby café.  I tried to savor the moment, as I prepared to leave the apartment...