Sometimes you have to trust when your parent’s say, “Mom/Dad knows best”. That was certainly the case with our couple Samantha & Craig.
Craig’s father was a customer of Samantha’s mom and after much boasting of how nice their children were her mother decided to give his dad Samantha’s number. After much coaxing and against Craig’s wishes he called her. After a nice phone conversation and instant message session Samantha became wary of their upcoming date planned on IM. Though very polite she noticed vast differences in interests and in their personalities. Craig not being on Facebook made it difficult to prescreen but luckily Craig found her using a friends page so was prepared when they met over 4 years ago at Nag’s Head Ale House in Huntington, NY.
After a few drinks and a long night of pleasurable conversation they realized they really enjoyed each other’s company. Samantha says, “It turned out to be the best decision I’ve made yet and the best gift my mom has ever given me. Lesson learned: listen to your parents.”
The duo knew something was special from the beginning when short times apart felt like an eternity. The longing solidified how important it was to be together. As time passed the feeling of complete trust and ease allowed them to be better versions of themselves while together.
Craig wanted to add the element of surprise for the big question so he planned a weekend getaway to DC. Upon arriving at the airport learned due to current story weather their flight would be delayed and potentially canceled. Luckily the weather subsided enough for them to depart. At 28,000 feet Samantha heard her name over the loudspeaker shocked she looked down to see Craig on one knee in the middle of the aisle. He asked her to be his and of course she happily accepted and the celebrated their engagement in DC. She later learned he secretly slipped the flight attendant a note explaining his intentions.
Samantha & Craig were married October 26th 2013 at The Inn @ New Hyde Park with floral arrangements from Flowers by Brian and music by Next Faze of Faze 4 Orchestras. Samantha rocked a Kenneth Pool dress with Rene Caovilla shoes. The couple added an event painter, Katherine Gressel for a little something extra!
We would like to thank Samantha & Craig for sharing their special day with us!
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