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Adrianne & Charlie: A Spring Wedding in Omaha, NE

According to Adrianne Galvin, anybody who knows me knows that once a decision has been made, it needs to happen right away. I don't have much patience

According to Adrianne Galvin, anybody who knows me knows that once a decision has been made, it needs to happen right away. I don't have much patience. Luckily for Adrianne, her fiance Charlie Agulla was more than willing to pitch in every way he could to pull off their Omaha wedding in just four months! THE BRIDE Adrianne Galvin, 27, marketing THE GROOM Charlie Agulla, 30, product management THE DATE May 1 Adrianne and Charlie met as students at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. They were just acquaintances till Charlie made an overture while both were on a school-sponsored trip (It wasn't the most storybook romantic situation, Adrianne laughs. It went something like Galvin, when we get back to school, we should go out sometime.) A couple of years later, when the couple had settled in Atlanta, Charlie planned a sweet proposal to Adrianne -- with a 'fake' engagement ring which the bride describes as a giant cubic zirconium QVC special. The joke was on him, though. I was so happy and caught up in the moment, I really didn't even notice the ring! Adrianne laughs. Soon enough, he brought out the real ring which proved to be perfect.

The Music
A traditional white wedding cake with raspberry filling, adorned with fresh flowers.
The Couple
For her four bridesmaids, Adrianne chose strapless dresses by B2 in celadon. Charlie's groomsmen wore ties in a matching tone. Charlie's groomsmen wore ties in a matching tone.
Adrianne and Charlie said their vows with the castle as their backdrop, using a couple of floral arrangements to set up an altar area and then letting the scenery speak for itself. The couple penned their own vows, which came out a bit on the long side but, as the bride says, people did come to see us exchange vows, so why not!
The couple got right down to planning, setting a date right away in the bride's home state (the groom's family is from Long Island). As they now live in Georgia, Adrianne and Charlie took care of all of the details long distance. In some ways it made it easier because we couldn't schedule appointments with vendors and interview them before we made decisions, Adrianne says. We just went 100% on other people's recommendations, and we weren't disappointed.
The Accessories
Flowers provided the finishing touch -- bouquets of orchids, calla lilies, hydrangea, and roses complemented the cheerful dresses.
Adrianne wore an ivory gown with cap sleeves and a detachable train by New Natalie's Bridals.
The Boutonniere