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Alison & Eddie: A Traditional Wedding in Cornelius, NC

It was love at first sight when Eddie Patella met Alison Stanford. Well, for Eddie it was, anyway. The two college students met while waiting tables a

It was love at first sight when Eddie Patella met Alison Stanford. Well, for Eddie it was, anyway. The two college students met while waiting tables at Frankie’s Italian Grill, and, Alison says, “he knew instantly. He says the day we met was the first day we started dating.” Alison thinks their first date was eight months later, when they went out to dinner. The Bride Alison Stanford, 25, pharmaceutical sales The Groom Eddie Patella, 30, fish broker The Date October 15 Two years later, Eddie popped the question while they were on a whirlwind trip to New York City over Fourth of July weekend.

The Bridal Bouquet
The Couple
Alison’s mouth still waters at the thought of her ivory, four-tiered almond cake. The four-tiered confection, designed and iced to look like a stack of presents, had one guest mistakenly referring to the cake table as the gift table!
The Flower Girl
The Escort Cards
Alison’s five bridesmaids wore red chiffon, floor-length dresses with spaghetti straps and fitted bodices by B2.
Alison opted for traditional white -- a strapless beaded gown with a full ball gown skirt.
The Bridesmaid Bouquets
The Boutonniere