Stephanie & Ken in Grand Haven, MI

The couple spent summer weekends in the same Long Island beach town and were just friends for five years before they started dating. The Bride Stephanie Secchia, 43 The Groom Ken Oehler, 41 and a consultant The Date July 18 Stephanie and Ken liked the idea of using red to decorate their seaside wedding. Not a natural beach color, it stood out against the sand.

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