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Luke & Brock

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Long distance relationships are nothing new, but they usually don't start out that way. Only in this day and age could a first date take place between a girl in Kentucky and boy in England using Skype. Of course, it would have been much easier if it had happened two years earlier when they were introduced by friends while attending UK, instead of after Luke had graduated and moved back to England. Their journey from that night to now has been about beating the odds; and their determination to make it work, admirable.

They bridged the distance using Skype and their website. Their dreams, hopes, fears and wedding plans played out in their blog, the modern equivalent to love letters. Luke asked Brock's father for her hand via Skype, the proposal was documented on video for their family and friends to see and trips back and forth from the states to England allowed them to stay close and overcome the odds of a long distance relationship.

he date was set and The Fountain Head in New Rochelle, New York was chosen as the wedding venue. The black tie wedding featured bridesmaids in signature black evening gowns, and the groomsmen decked out in black tuxedos with black bow ties. The purple accent color was brought out in the bouquets, the groomsmen's handkerchiefs and the bride's Manolo Blahnik shoes. The groom wore a black satin three piece suit with Swarovski crystal buttons.

To personalize their chapel ceremony, Brock and Luke composed their own wedding vows; had a friend sing songs that were close to their hearts and had another friend read scripture in Italian. After the ceremony guests mingled and enjoyed passed hors d'oeuvres and drinks in the Atrium. A sumptuous dinner including Thai, Spanish, and fine Italian cuisine followed in the Fountain Head Grand Ballroom. For dessert, an elegant white wedding cake with French Patisserie detailing and topped with lavender roses was accompanied by a selection of flavored cupcakes.

After dinner guests were entertained by celebrity DJ Jasmine Solano along with a live performance by singer, Shyvonne. At the end of the night guests held hands and circled around the couple for their last dance. An after party followed at the hotel.

Looking back, Brock remembers the special moments of the day including an exchange of sentimental notes to each other just before the ceremony; their entrance into the ballroom after the cocktail hour, which reminded Brock of a Cinderella storybook moment; and the choreographed dance performed by the groom and his groomsmen for the bride and their guests. Brock and Luke wouldn't change a thing about their wedding day, and Brock's advice to other couples getting married is to not stress, everything works out in the end.

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