Maria and Cliff are not only a beautiful couple, but a very talented couple. These two musicians give credit to their music to bringing them together. Even though they had crossed paths at Rutgers and in orchestra, they first officially met when Maria saw Cliff playing the drums with his band. It was that first day when they met that Cliff knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Maria… but he did not have her phone number yet. When they met again at another music event in Princeton Cliff was sure to go up to Maria and ask for her number. Since then, the two of them have been sharing their hearts, lives, and music with each other and falling in love every day.
Two and half years after their meeting, Cliff took Maria to their favorite restaurant for a special dinner out. Even though two of Maria’s girl friends texted her with What if he proposes tonight?, she did not see the proposal coming. When the waiter handed Maria her dessert menu, she looked it over and saw the words Will you marry me, Maria? Then she looked over at Cliff to see him getting down on one knee with a small white box. Cliff popped the question, Maria said YES and gave him his first kiss as an engaged man.
Maria and Cliff have made their commitment to love and cherish each other for the rest of their lives and are husband and wife! Maria and Cliff describe themselves as best friends, and it is such a special gift to spend the rest of their lives with their best friend.
Congratulations Maria and Cliff!
*Carolyn
Ceremony Venue: St Teresa of Avila Church, Summit NJ
Portrait Location: Summit, NJ
Reception Venue: The Grand Summit Hotel
Bridal Gown: Priscilla of Boston – Melissa Sweet
Bridesmaids Dresses: Adrianna Papell
Groomsmen Tuxedos: Coleman’s Tuxedos
Florals: Summit Hills Florist
Hair Stylist: Jamie of Skin Bar Paint & Hair Studio
Cake Artist: Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe
Makeup Artist: Jillyan Scarpa of Skin Bar Paint & Hair Studio
Summit Hills Florist created beautiful fall florals for Maria’s wedding day.
Jamie and Jillyan of Skin Bar Paint & Hair Studio did Maria’s hair and makeup beautifully. Maria, you are one gorgeous bride!
Sweet kisses for good luck from Maria’s nieces and flower girls.
Maria’s bridesmaids and sisters looked fabulous in their Adrianna Papell dresses.
Cliff’s groomsmens looked very handsome dressed by Coleman’s Tuxedos.
Maria and her Mom shared a few special moments together before she walked her down the aisle.
: St Teresa of Avila Church was as magnificent as the love between them.
Maria’s siblings are as talented as the bride and groom and together they sang a special song during the ceremony that was written by their father .
Maria and Cliff are married!!
After the church, we headed over to a nearby park in downtown Summit for a few more photos with their wonderful bridal party.
They all have so much fun together.
Maria and Cliff are perfect together. They almost never stopped smiling and laughing while together…
…except for when they were being sweet and romantic.
The celebration continued at The Grand Summit Hotel who prepared and hosted the reception to perfection.
Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe provided the delicious wedding cake.
First dance as husband and wife.
Cliff’s best man and brother had everyone laughing during his toast.
While Maria’s siblings sang a silly song they wrote in honor of the happy couple.
Their guests had a great time dancing the night away in celebration of Maria and Cliff.
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Holli Arguelles - So beautiful Congrat’s Maria <3.