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Maggie & Neil: An Outdoor Wedding in Garrison, NY

As freshmen, Maggie was recruited to play soccer, and Neil was recruited to play lacrosse at Towson University. They met through mutual friends that f

As freshmen, Maggie was recruited to play soccer, and Neil was recruited to play lacrosse at Towson University. They met through mutual friends that first year and made an instant connection. The Bride Maggie Lennon, 27, recruiting coordinator The Groom Neil Adams, 27, loan officer The Date June 9 When it came time for a proposal, Neil wanted to make sure it was followed by a good celebration. So after proposing to Maggie on the couple's front doorstep, the couple went off to the neighborhood bar to meet up with a few friends. As it turns out, Neil had phoned a few dozen people to tell them the news, and they were all there to greet the happy couple as they walked through the door.

Maggie's all-white bouquet stuck out from the rest of the wedding day flowers, featuring a cluster of lush peonies.
Maggie and Neil had their first dance as newlyweds to Van Morrison’s Someone Like You.
The cake was a simple, four-tiered, buttercream cake decorated with sugar buttons to look like the back of Maggie's gown. A fresh mix of roses was added to the top.
Maggie's pink peep-toe shoes were embellished with rhinestones on the toe and added a pop of color to her look.
Maggie and Neil exchanged vows outdoors on a terrace overlooking the Hudson River. The aisles were decorated with rose petals, and a white trellis decorated with roses and ivy created an altar space.
The room overlooking the Hudson River was filled with antique tables topped with rose centerpieces. Garden roses, spray roses, and clown roses in all different colors, set into sleek square vases, brightened up the room.
The square-shaped, terra cotta invites announced the fun vibe of the wedding -- they were bordered in terra cotta and featured outlines of peonies.
A close friend calligraphed the escort cards, which were placed on top of wine boxes filled with wheatgrass in the entryway of The Garrison.
The nine bridesmaids wore terra cotta, shantung, tea-length dresses in various neckline styles. Each held a mix of orange and pink roses in their bouquets.