Gillian & John 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 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.

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