The Meet Cute : One Saturday night at a bar , Jeremey ’ s friend introduced him to a blonde-haired guy in a blazer . Two weeks later , they met again . A few more chance encounters later , Michael asked Jeremey to meet him for a drink at the Dean Hotel ’ s Magdalenae Room . Upon realizing that the date was going well , they decided to grab dinner at a nearby restaurant . On the way to their cars , they found they had both parked , right next to each other , outside the Providence Public Library .
The Engagement : After spending their first Thanksgiving together in New Jersey , the couple decided to extend their trip and celebrate both of their birthdays in New York City . They walked into a small bar with delicious espresso martinis — from that point on , Bua became their spot . Several years later , “ after months upon months of Michael dropping some not-so-subtle hints about wanting to be engaged , I spent an exorbitant amount of time planning the proposal ,” Jeremey recalls . “ Should it be a big celebration ? Do we include our friends ? Can everyone keep this a secret from him ?” Ultimately , he realized he needed to stop overthinking it . And so , on a warm September day , he and Michael followed up seeing a show in the city with a stop at Bua . A few funny mishaps ensued , but the question got popped and a “ yes ” was secured .
The Venue : The Providence Public Library was a natural choice for self-proclaimed history buff Jeremey and aspiring ( now published ) author Michael . In fact , it was the only venue they toured , and they booked it the same day . “ The iconic entry and grand marble function space made for the perfect backdrop to add our own elements of design ,” they say . “ It ’ s the perfect place for anyone looking to create individual vibes and moods throughout different rooms .”
The Highlights : Michael and Jeremey wanted to create a lasting impression for their guests . “ Working with Ten31 Productions , we incorporated ‘ living art ’ through gold trees ,” they explain . “ Another added element to our ceremony was having Golden Scroll Soloists perform modern music on string instruments — the idea was taken from ‘ Bridgerton !’” The lovebirds also created edible M and J ‘ garnishes ’ for their signature cocktail , an espresso martini , of course .
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The Advice : “ If you can dream it , you can do it . Just don ' t wait until the last minute !” the couple advises . “ Also : Savor every single moment . People always say how fast your wedding goes after countless hours , days and years of planning . The best thing we did after our ceremony was spend about ten minutes before cocktail hour together , just taking in that we had finally made it to our big day !”
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