Astrid & Sean in Orlando, FL

Astrid Vidaurre considers herself to be both creative and hands-on, so when it came time to plan her wedding to Sean Racine, she decided that she would be her own wedding planner. “Boy, was I in for a shock,” says Astrid. The Bride Astrid Vidaurre, 27, investment banking associate The Groom Sean Racine,26, real estate portfolio manager The Date April 1 Though she found the planning to be more difficult than she’d anticipated, she was able to create a sophisticated celebration filled with an array of contrasting colors and textures.

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