Fate almost thwarted Emma Thorne and Serkan Piantinos first date.
An hour before they were supposed to meet, Serkans car got towed in the streets of New York.
She laughed, finding the slightly ridiculous request delightful.
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She said yes as the sun set over St. Peters Basilica.
She expected him to be annoyed after the whole fiasco.
Then, he told her he needed a new kettle anyway.
I think that was the moment I fell in love with him, she says.
On Friday night, they held a welcome dinner atStissing House.
It rained on their wedding day.
So the ground was a complete Woodstock-level mud pit, Serkan says.
But just like their first date, the weather didnt dampen a thing.
The rain made the interior world of the ceremony and celebration feel that much more warm and intimate.
It ended up being absolutely perfect, Emma says.
The bride and groom, wearing a custom P Johnson tuxedo, officially wed amid a torrential downpour.
The way we celebrated each other in our vows was my favorite part of the day, adds Serkan.
We both thought so deeply about what we find beautiful in the other person.
It was basically a full building.
Wed have been pretty screwed without it.)
The quiet was short-lived.
The bride describes the reception as an explosion of music and laughter.
(Except to visit the ice cream sundae bar.)
The rain never did let up.
We chose Stissing House because of the food and ambiance.
What better way to start an upstate wedding than at a 1700s trading post?
Ah, this dress.
The layers of vintage lace were out of this world!
