Im a little bit contrarian by nature, explains Alemany, an investigative reporter for theWashington Post.

For Alemany, the wedding dress was a key element in achieving that vision.

Yet she stayed true to her gut and continued the search for her perfect, playful gown.

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I had been a fan of Mark Ingram, but I actually hadnt squeezed him into my NYC trips.

They were extremely gung ho about it in a way that my other conversations with designers hadnt been.

I felt like a fairytale princess.

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The wedding turned out to be a runaway success: blue dress and all.

We wanted people to let loose and enjoy themselves.

And Geordie came out in assless chaps.

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(The sunglasses, it turns out, were white.)

As the night progressed, Alemany also swapped out her beloved blue gown for a classic white sequined number.

I wish I had worn the blue dress for longer… How often do brides saythatto you?

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