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?

Photo: Lindsey Shorter

Photo: Lindsey Shorter

Photo: Lindsey Shorter