The Meet Cute : Edelinda and Bruno started off as classmates who only acknowledged each other with a polite smile in their English class at Western New England University in Springfield , Massachusetts . In May 2017 , during an end-of-semester party , Edelinda was riding on a scooter she found on the ground . Bruno stared in awe at Edelinda scooting around . Intrigued , she rode over to him and struck up a conversation .
The Engagement : Passports in hand and ring in his suitcase , the pair took a trip to London , followed by a visit to Oslo . “ I was looking for somewhere to propose while staying in Oslo , and one day we ended up at the Akershus Fortress ,” Bruno says . Standing under a stone archway , Bruno put his phone down to record a video under the guise that it would be a TikTok . Once they were alone , he got down on one knee . They later treated themselves to the best burgers they ’ ve eaten in their life . “ Or maybe I was just really happy , who knows ?” says Bruno .
The Venue : The Bradley Estate in Canton , Massachusetts , felt like their own little world for the night . Prior to the ceremony , the couple had their first look in a wooded area , where Bruno eagerly awaited the bride tapping his shoulder . The waterworks began for them both as soon as he turned around . “ It was incredibly emotional because we put a lot of work into this ,” says Bruno , referring to the wedding planning and their relationship .
The Ceremony : The priceless image of their family , friends and Bruno looking back at Edelinda as she walked down the aisle with her dad — plus Xavier Omar ’ s “ So Much More ” filling the air — is ingrained in her memory . “ I thought the first look would ’ ve eased my nerves , but my emotions were heightened ,” she says . Having her brother , Eder , as the officiant was a comforting addition to the ceremony . “ He included an inside joke between me and him , getting a surprised reaction out of me and making the guests laugh ,” she adds .
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The Reception : Music is a big part of their lives , so Edelinda and Bruno requested songs that represented their Cape Verdean and Brazilian cultures . The selections were so irresistible , Ramu and the Crew didn ’ t even have to make an announcement that the dance floor was open : Guests were on their feet before they finished their food .
The Highlights : Besides saying their vows and taking photos with every table during the photo dash , the pair appreciated the impromptu money shower dance , where guests inserted money — going toward the honeymoon — into their clothes . “ We would also escape for a bit , whether it was to take photos with Margarita of Rhode Photo & Film , or just step back and look at the guests enjoying their time ,” says Edelinda . Ending the night with a private last dance in the garden was the icing on the cake .
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