2 years ago

2 years ago, we threw a pretty epic party. 2 years later, we are still as crazy as ever. Happy anniversary to us!

Btdubs, Kim Kardashian, our party was better than yours. *neener-neener*

Boston Wedding Films

(Click on the image and you will be redirected to our wedding video. The password is BWF.)


*Previously blogged about here

1 year: celebrating with food

Brunch: Aquitaine Chestnut Hill (not pictured)

We shared - House-made cinnamon roll with icing.
I ordered - Le Sandwiche Chicken Salade (with toasted almonds, red grapes, sweet basil on brioche with tarragon aioli).

He ordered - Vanilla French Toast (with maple bacon).

Notes - We love (LOVE) Aquitaine Boston in the South End. This experience at the Chestnut Hill location was terrible. Service was slow after lunch rush (it was 1pm!)even with a small number of guest. We tried to overlook this since the food is delicious. Well, it did not get better; they left out all the fun stuff that was supposed to be in my sandwich. I was served, chopped chicken mixed with mayo on bread. There was no almonds, no grapes, and definite no basil. It was a disappointing meal. I doubt that we will return to that location.

Dinner: B& G Oysters

We shared - 1 dozen oysters of the day (Fire Lake - Richibucto, N.B., Chef Creek - Baynes Sound, B.C., Royal Miyagai - Sunshine coast, B.C.) .

I ordered - Steamed Littleneck Clams (grilled sweet corn, chorizo, smoked clam jus).

He ordered - Maine Lobster Roll (french fries, bread and butter pickles).

Notes - If it was proper to lick my plate at the table, I would have done it. This is one of our favorite places and have always had a fantastic experience. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. If you can snag a table on the patio, do it! If not, it's also fun to watch the chef's work when dining inside.

Dessert: Max Brenner

I ordered - Chocolate Surprise Tiramisu (espresso soaked lady fingers, mascarpone cream, red berries, and a layer of chocolate truffle.

He ordered - Mexican Spicy Hot Chocolate (red chili, nutmeg, cinnamon and pepper).

Notes - This was our first time at Max Brenner's. Unfortunately, Jake was stuffed from dinner. I was equally stuffed, but I was hell bent on eating some chocolaty heaven that night. I do not think that my lady fingers were soaked in espresso, but that I did not mind one bit. Oh the ambiance! The presentation! And the dessert! Just go there!! 

Yes, that is a grid paper printed plate. Tiramisu served in a jam jar, yes please.
And oh yes, that is a mini beaker of chocolate sauce.
(Please excuse the cell phone pics. I really wished I would have taken my camera with me to dinner.)

Instagram @hungc
(I'm still working on the art form of self portraits.)

 - What I Wore - 

Dress - Pippa Dress, Tart via Ideeli (no longer available, similar here).

Belt - JCrew Factory (no longer available)

Boots - Pinup Boot, Madden Girl

Watch - Georgia Leather Watch, Fossil

1 year: anniversary shoot

Whoohoo! We made it a year without killing each other! (I'm such a romantic.) 

It's a little crazy to think that a whole year has passed since our big shindig. Makes me sad to think that it's been a year since I've seen my family and my friends from back home. 

Anyways, in case you are wondering: our first year of marriage was not any different than our engagement  or dating eras. But even after 5 years together (holy Batman, 5!), we continue to learn from one another, learn about one another, grow as individuals, and grow as a family.

I have always wanted the two of us to do a photo session in Boston. Something to document that this is the city we met in, the city we fell in love in (cheesy), and the city we lived in. Well, opportunity came knock on our door. Our friends C and A hired Jason to shoot their wedding. Jason, as in our amazing wedding photographer! So while he was in the area, we snagged him for a little photo session. 

Hop on over to Jason's (and his amaze-balls wife, Lucia) blog to check out the goods:  

Boston portrait session: Celia and Jakes first anniversary

Jason Angelini Photography
We we removed all the safety cones and stood on a sinkhole to get this shot!

My outfit:

Dress - Bike Lane Dress, Anthropologie (no longer available). I thought this dress was totally discontinued. Found one in a store but it was the wrong size. I had Anthro call around to ALL their stores trying to find one in my size. It was nerve wracking to wait a week before hearing back, but they found it!

Cardigan - Crew neck cardigan, Ann Taylor (color no longer available, similar here)

Belt - Remi Belt, Club Monaco. Flash your student ID for 20% off.

Shoes - Potent, Steve Madden (no longer available - circa 2006)