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Sat. September 5, 2009

How We Met...

We met one Tuesday night at Duffy's in Hoboken, NJ. Ed & I were both captains of dart teams. He said he remembered me from the year before. He saw a friend chatting with me and made his move. We hung out a few times after that and things just fell into place.

It was "Dart Love"!!!

Bride's Info:
Name: Michelle Alana Samarel
Hometown: Islip, NY
Twoldbags@yahoo.com

Singer/Actress
Loves: darts, golfing, travel, music, laughing with friends and family, throwing parties, and of course...Ed.

Groom's Info:
Name: Edward E. Kestenbaum
Hometown: Parsippany, NJ

Ed didn't want to do this so I'm filling it in for him. If he could golf everyday he would! He likes darts, Giants, BBQ, music....oh and of course, me.


Wedding Party...

Matron of Honor:
Julie Grills, friend of bride

Bridesmaids:
Bridgette Nilsen, friend of bride
Cheri Loyd, friend of bride
Jamie Bullock, friend of bride
Alyse DiMauro, cousin of bride

Best Man:
Bob Lagitch, friend of groom

Groomsmen:
Eric Levenstein, friend of groom/Minister
Joseph Barone, friend of groom
Dino Catozzo, friend of groom
Lars Shurman, friend of groom

The Engagement...
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008

He surprised me!!! That's really hard to do. He did an amazing job! He filled our place with tons of flowers, candles, petals, spread everywhere. I just got home from working at the bar. He caught me at the door and got down on his knee.

I didn't even say "yes" at first because I was still in shock, mad that I was in dirty bar sneakers and my nails weren't done...hahahaha. Made me surf n turf and then got me off work the next day, where we went to 'One if by Land Two if by Sea'. Saw a jazz band and had the most amazing night.

The Rehearsal...
Date: Friday, September 4, 2009

We will be having a rehearsal party at Sam Snead's Tavern following the rehearsal.

The Wedding...
Saturday, September 5, 2009:

The ceremony will be held at 5:30pm at the River Sanctuary at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.

There will be a cocktail party 6:00pm-7:00pm following the ceremony on the Veranda at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.

The reception will be 7:00pm in the Worthington Ballroom at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.

Registry Information:

Bed Bath & Beyond
Macy's

Additional Information...
Limited rooms still available at the Shawnee Inn. We have already reserved The Delaware Lodge-12 rooms (also on premise) Great for couples to share. So just let Ed or I know. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE to reserve now.

**Join us for Sunday "Fun Day"!**
Bride & Groom hosting Brunch 9-12pm

Afternoon on the lawn: horseshoes, bocci ball, whiffle ball, and a keg.Book tee times in advance! You can go canoeing, kayaking, fishing, rafting, swimming, just check out the website and book it. You get a discount if you are staying at the Inn or if you mention the wedding. Can't wait to see you there!

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