Fairy Tale Day
AJ and I were friends for all four years of college, but it wasn’t until our last semester of senior year that we started to date. After graduation, I moved back home to Long Island and AJ got a job as an electrical contractor in Harrison, NY. Eventually, I got a job at a tech company in Stamford, CT to live closer to him.
After five years of dating, AJ planned a special proposal at my sister’s house in Northport, NY. We went on a long walk on the beach, eventually leading to a fishing rod set up in the Long Island Sound. I reeled it in to find a bottle with a message in it that said, “I have a question for you.” The next thing I know, AJ gets down on one knee and asks the big question! After I said yes, my entire family and closest friends came out from hiding and behind cheering! We celebrated with a party (plus an awesome firework display) at my sister’s house.
We chose OHEKA CASTLE because it's a venue that is truly out of a fairy tale. My sister had gotten married there, so I knew the food, service, and ambiance would be amazing. I worked with Rick Bellando, sales manager, and Kathy Thompson, banquet manager, who both made sure that everything was perfect! I felt like I was working with my family. In my opinion, you can't find a venue better than OHEKA.