As summer came to a close and fall made its way into the season, Freda and Victor welcomed their friends and family to Stockton, New Jersey, to celebrate a new beginning. Victor began the day watching Rutgers play Michigan; although the Scarlet Knights came up short, nothing could route the bliss that seemed to radiate from him. Throughout the morning, he sent heartfelt texts to Freda while she had her hair and makeup prepared a few rooms away. Some subtly adorable moments came during the morning as Victor's sons helped him with his tie, and Freda's daughter ensured her mother's jewelry was in its proper place. The day was indeed a family affair.

Soon, everyone transitioned to the vineyard, and the procession began. Victor's vulnerability was endearing, as he let the tears flow from the beginning. Happy to hold the hand of his wife-to-be. Freda was elated, too. Glad to be there with Victor, her smile never left her face at any point in the ceremony.

Once the procession concluded, the two joined their friends in a celebration throughout the night. A local band accompanied by a guest harmonicist got the cocktail party off on the right foot as guests enjoyed great food and spirits. After toasts, the DJ took things up a notch, and the dancing only finished when the "last call" ended the evening.

Congratulations!

-Sean