Welcome to this month’s installment of the “I Do” Interviews! This month our wedding series features a wonderful couple, Cara and Michael, who said their vows in June 2024. They celebrated their ceremony outdoors at the Lawn and held their reception in the Harborview Ballroom with their 210 family members and friends who all shared in their joy.
This interview series is meant to give future couples a chance to hear the wonderful details of wedding experiences from those who have recently been there. Our lovely couples have agreed to share their stories so others can learn everything about their one-of-a-kind wedding and the planning process.
Responses have been edited for length and clarity.
Cara & Michael
Cara & Michael Wedding Date – June 2024
Event Space – We held our reception at the Lawn on the beautiful grounds of the Danversport and had our reception in the Harborview Ballroom.
Where are you originally from?
I’m from Georgetown, MA and Michael is from Mount Kisco, NY.
What do you do for work?
I am a teacher and Michael is a firefighter.
How did you meet your bride or groom?
We met at a Halloween party in college.
What made you choose Danversport, and this venue/room specifically?
As soon as we arrived at Danversport we knew it was for us. We love the location by the water, and it gave us that while also having the elegant ballroom that felt like a more formal wedding.
How many guests did you have in attendance roughly?
We had approximately 210 family and friends at our waterfront wedding.
What did you offer for food/drink catering?
We offered our guests the Tuscan chicken or the prime rib. We also had an open bar. My signature drink “The Bubbly Bride” was Prosecco with a splash of grapefruit juice. His signature drink was appropriate for his profession as it was “Fire Engine Red.” It was Stoli Ohranj and sprite with a splash of cranberry juice. We also offered a signature mocktail “Sweet Love Lemonade” which was lemonade with blueberry puree and fresh blueberries with a splash of soda water.
What was the most magical, moving, or special part of the wedding for you?
It’s so hard to pick the most magical moment. The entire day was truly perfect and we couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out!
What was the song you danced to for your first dance?
Our first dance song was Growing Old with You by Restless Road.
What style was your dress?
My dress was a fit-and-flare dress, with a lace top.
Who walked you down the aisle?
My mom and dad, Robyn and Pat, walked me down the aisle.
What are/were your plans for your honeymoon?
We spent our honeymoon in Italy for two weeks. We visited 7 cities and loved every minute of it!
Happily Ever After
Congratulations to Cara and Michael as they begin their life’s journey together. We are so happy for these college sweethearts as they celebrate their wedding and that we were able to be a part of your special day.
We wish them much happiness as they begin their life together!
