The Next Chapter:
Introducing Devin Vinod Knause
Day 1 - Devin being held by mommy
 

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Pictures of Devin

 

 

Thanks to everyone who was able to be a part of our wedding day!

Wedding Pictures

We plan to post more pictures once we scan them yet please check out this link: http://www.jlbgroup.com/fotobuffet/rita_wedding/ courtesy of Leo Scott

How we met...

Rita and Dale have 1 individual to thank for bringing them together - TWICE!  It was Brian who provided the initial introduction at a holiday party in Hoboken in 1999.  Although there was great interest in getting to know each other better; a four hour distance between the two prevented the development of any type of a relationship.

A few years later it was a "milestone" birthday celebration for Brian that foturanately lead the two to meet again. This time the distance between the two was much less and the interest in each other was still great.  From that point on, a friendship and romance slowly but steadily progressed into a lifetime commitment to each other which will be formally confirmed and celebrated on October 30, 2004.

The Happy Couple

The Wedding...

-will be held on Saturday October 30, 2004 at Birchwood Manor in Whippany, NJ.  Directions

-ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00pm in the Grand Ballroom (or outside, weather permitting)

-cermony will be followed by a Cocktail hour

-reception will begin at 7:00pm in the Grand Ballroom 

Where to stay...

We have blocked off rooms at 3 local hotels:

Our first recommendation is the Hanover Marriott as this is the closest hotel to Birchwood Manor.  We will also have a free shuttle to take our guests to and from the ceremony/reception.  And are planning some type of formal or informal brunch for Sunday morning. NOTE: This Marriott is located at 1401 Route 10 E in Whippany (Not the Courtyard Hanover)

The rate is $89.00 plus tax.  You can reserve a room at 800-242-8681 or 973-538-8811.

Second closest is the Ramada Inn of East Hanover.

The rate is $89.00 plus tax.  You can reserve a room at 800-2Ramada or 973-386-5622.

Third choice is the Days Inn of Parsippany

The rate is $55.00 plus tax.  You can reserve a room at 800-329-7466 or 973-335-0200

Registry...

We are registered at 3 stores:

Macy's

Bed, Bath & Beyond

Target

The Engagement...

Dale surprised Rita by proposing to her while on their trip to Japan in March of 2004.  With the help of Melissa and Keech, Dale was able to keep the ring concealed until they reached the top of the cable car ride which overlooks Mt. Fuji and 2 of it's 5 surrounding lakes.  This picture was taken moments after the proposal.  Nothing but smiles!

Bachelor(ette) Party...

Rita and Dale were thrilled to party like it was 1999 (that's when they first met) with over 20 of their closest friends and family members in one of the craziest places on Earth, LAS VEGAS.  Too many stories...