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Gillian & John: A Beach Wedding in Jupiter, FL

On November 11, 2001, Gillian Burchell's mother observed her daughter standing before a selection of three potential wedding gowns. Mused Mom, How man

On November 11, 2001, Gillian Burchell's mother observed her daughter standing before a selection of three potential wedding gowns. Mused Mom, How many brides wake up on their wedding day and say, 'What should I wear today?' THE BRIDE Gillian Burchell THE GROOM John Castiglione THE DATE November 11 Gillian and John, who dated eleven years before becoming engaged, planned a wedding day that was warm and personal. We chose to have it in Florida, rather than on Long Island, because weddings on Long Island tend to be so huge, explains Gillian.

In Hawaiian leis and silly glasses handed out the by the disc jockey, guests crowded the dance floor and the wedding party took the stage to sing along to a recording of Meatloaf's Paradise by the Dashboard Light.
The Couple
The Couple
The Couple
At about 2 a.m. on the Thursday morning before her wedding, Gillian tried on her dress. It wasn't the right dress for me, says the bride. I knew I couldn't wear it. In the morning, Gillian headed to the Jessica McClintock boutique and purchased two more wedding gowns -- just to be safe -- which is how she ended up on the big day itself making a final what to wear? decision.
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