{Mr + Mrs}

Last Saturday, we celebrated the new Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Martin. Ben is one of Kev's cousins and closest friends. Ben and Brette met at a hospital in Washington DC; he's a doctor and she's a nurse :) These two complement each other perfectly and are such a great team. It's been so fun getting to know Brette each time they come back to Boston. She's such a sweet, wonderful girl and great addition to our extended family.

Shortly after getting engaged in Napa Valley last November, wedding planning was underway! Joe, Ben's younger brother and Best Man is going overseas in March/April voluntarily as a communications specialist for the Navy. He's been working as a Lt. on nuclear submarines for the past few years; we're all very proud of him! In order to be sure he was there, Ben and Brette, with the help of family and friends planned their wedding in a mere three months! Ironically, a major snow storm that blew in last week almost left Joe stranded in Georgia, but luckily he was able to get a flight up.

Saturday was a perfect February day for New England, not too cold, plenty of sunshine and most importantly, NO SNOW!! Kevin was part of the 10-man wedding party (yes, 10!)so my date McCarthy and I headed over to the ceremony at the gorgeous St. Ingatius chapel on Boston College's campus. This church was beyond amazing with its stain glassed windows and grand entrance! Later, we checked in to the Boston Harbor Hotel where the fabulous reception was held. Hands down one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever been to!

I had never seen Brette look more beautiful! She was simply stunning in her cream silk gown. The dinner was amazing as was their band!! They ROCKED!! I swear on more than one occasion I looked up to see if Lady Gaga herself had made an appearance. They also ended on Journey; can't beat that :)

More pictures of the night to come! Congratulations, Ben and Brette! XOXO