Elizabeth & Dedrick in New Brunswick, NJ

The Bride Elizabeth Cabrera, 28, a senior training specialist at Johnson & Johnson The Groom Dedrick Dye, 29, a basketball coach at Wagner College on Staten Island The Date July 10 First, the couple picked their colors -- purple (Elizabeth’s favorite hue) and green (because it was a nice complement) -- and a monogram. Then, they worked with flowers, stationery, fabric and lighting to weave the elements throughout the day.

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