When I saw that beaded tulle skirt, I was sold.

Mariangela shares details of her upcoming fall nuptials.

Finalising my wedding menu with just six weeks to go till the big day.

For most of our lives, Mark and I lived continents away from each other with the Atlantic Ocean standing between us. He moved to America from Ireland when he was 28 and I had been living in Boston for ten years. He could have stayed in Ireland for his entire life, or could have moved to any part of America, but it was destiny that he would come to the East Coast and meet me.

Being Lebanese is such an important aspect of who we are, which is why we are going to incorporate our cultural traditions into our wedding. Lebanese weddings are always such fun occasions, and Raed and I want our wedding to be the same.

Like a moth to a flame, I was completely drawn to him, his laugh and his smile. From the time we met, our relationship has continued to grow and deepen. We have been through many ups-and-downs, but have stood firmly by each other’s side.