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May 8, 2008- Its crunchtime here folks, as the happy couple gear up for the big day. They each enjoy playing matchmaker and trying to figure out who is best to be paired up at the "singles" table.

May 2, 2008- Kelly and Patrick's family get together with their priest for a lovely BBQ  and have a great time, and learn more than they have in a long time.

April 27, 2008- Family and friends enjoy a truly special wedding shower hosted by Kelly's Aunts...Betty, Mary and Donna. And everyone got to take a peak at the soon to be newly renovated Sheridan's Lodge.

April 11, 12 & 13- Patrick and seven of his very good friends decsend on New Orleans to ring in his bachelor party. They celebrate with three days of non-stop fun which includes volunteering, book club meetings and lots of exercise. It doesn't get any better than that.

March 7, 8 & 9- The bride and many of her friends enjoy a Bachelorette Party near lovely Atlantic City...what happens in Atlantic City, stays in Atlantic City.

March 2, 2008- The happy couple, with the company of the bride's parents, toured the Pleasantdale Chateau and once again realized how special a place it is.

March 1, 2008(pm)- The bride and groom take plenty of notes as they attend the fabulous wedding of friend's Chris and Olivia.

March 1, 2008(am)- The happy couple head back over to St. Rose's to meet this time with the music director. They learn about the selection of songs available to them and even listen to a preview of the glorious organ that will be played at their wedding.

Feb 29, 2008- Kelly and her Mother spend the day at Kelly's first dress fitting. They even got a chance to meet with the salon's owner, Mark Ingram, for his professional opinion.

Feb 23, 2008- The happy couple meet with the new priest, Father Michael, who will now be marrying Kelly and Patrick at St. Rose of Lima.

Dec 25, 2007- The bride and groom jet off on an early morning flight to celebrate christmas with the bride's family in Telluride, Colorado.

Dec 24, 2007- The bride and groom celebrate Christmas Eve with the groom's family in Queens, NY. The evening was marked by great food, great company and as always... great carrolling.

Dec 20, 2007- Kelly and her Maid of Honor (Ashley) take a second look at Bridesmaids' dresses to zero on the perfect dress to fit a joyous celebration of marriage and later dress up occasisons.

Dec 10, 2007- The bride to be and her parents meet with Jennifer to discuss transportation options for the big day. A pink stretch Hummer with hydrolics have become priority number one.

Nov 27, 2007- The happy couple is featured on ABC in a candid discussion speaking about the benefits of wedding planning and the web... http://ugv.abcnews.go.com/player.aspx?id=856393

Nov 18, 2007- Flights are officially booked...Greece is the word!!!

Oct 28, 2007- The bride and groom narrow down their honeymoon search to the lovely Greek Isles.

Oct 11, 2007- www.patrickandkelly.com has finally received the celebrity attention that it deserves. Today the married couple has been contacted by ABC News for an upcoming TV segment discussing "weddings on the web"...next stop; HOLLYWOOD!

Oct 5, 2007- Kelly and her mother spent the afternoon narrowing down bridal gowns and mother-of-the-bride (MOB) dresses. At a trunk show, they just happened to speak with a gown designer who had the perfect dress for each of them. Unlike Dec 24, 2006...this time Kelly really picks out her wedding dress. Check that off the list.

Sept 14, 2007- After 3 months, 10 gallons of paint, 16 boxes of flooring and countless band-aids...the happy couple opens their doors to their new apartment for a joyous house warming party. It was a great time had by all, which included one friend deciding to turn the party into a sleep over without consulting the hosts.

Aug 15, 2007- Kelly and Patrick go on a double date with Kelly's brother Pat and his girlfriend Kate to test out the restaurant where they plan on having their rehearsal dinner. The chef was nice enough to bring out a few extra souffles for us for dessert and really, who's gonna pass up free dessert?

Aug  7, 2007- Kelly and Patrick meet with Jennifer to pick out "save the dates." Sorry, if you don't get one in the next three months then you didn't make the cut.

Aug 3, 2007- Once again this website surpasses all expectations. Despite being blocked at Merrill Lynch and other large Fortune 500 companies, www.patrickandkelly.com reaches 1000 hits!!!

July 31, 2007- The bride-to-be celebrates her 26th birthday with a small suprise gathering at a west side watering hole. Many of Kelly's friends share in the celebration including the recently engaged Devon Graham and Katie Scott (of Bronx TV fame)...Congratulations to those two! PS-they are not engaged to each other.

June 28, 2007- Patrick speaks on the phone with his long lost roomate Bryan Tolentino and Bryan confirms that he WILL be attending the wedding. WHOA!

June 23, 2007- The girls hav a successful day out on the town. Kelly, her mother and the bridesmaids (Ashley, Sam, Whit and Helen) tour New York City in style and visit a few boutique wedding stores in search of a wedding gown and bridesmaids' dresses. They round out their wonderful evening with dinner and drinks at Tao.

June 1, 2007- The two lovebirds close on a Co-Op which they have been wprking towards purchasing for the last two months. The Upper West Side is never gonna be the same.

May 24, 2007- Kelly and Patrick decide to celebrate their Pre-Year Anniversary with a romantic evening out on the town. Unofortunately, a dental procedure during the day leaves Patrick with a bleeding mouth while they dine in a fine restaurant. Slightly nauseated by the site of blood at the dinner table...Kelly lovingly informs Patrick, "Either you have to leave, or I have to leave." So much for "in sickness and in health."

April 21, 2007- Another milestone day in the history of wedding websites. www.patrickandkelly.com reaches their 500th hit!

March 23, 2007- Another day of interviews as the newly engaged couple peruses countless wedding albums in search of the perfect photographer.

March 17, 2007- Kelly and Patrick spend the morning interviewing a band for the big day. They seek musicians that reflect the excitement and passion that the two share for each other.

Feb 27, 2007- A milestone day for the website as www.patrickandkelly.com reaches 100 visitors in record time!

Feb 17, 2007- www.patrickandkelly.com goes online for the first time.

Jan 14, 2007- The two lovebirds spend the weekend seeking out the perfect venue for their wedding reception and decide on the Pleasantdale Chateau that promises to offer a sampling of fine times, food and spirits.

Jan 11, 2007- The happy couple meet Father Chris at St. Rose of Lima (the church where both of them attended mass and CCD in their younger years). They set the date for May 24, 2008!

Dec 24, 2006- Kelly picks out her wedding dress.

Dec 23, 2006- Kelly and Patrick celebrate their recent engagement with a joint family get together at a wonderful italian eatery, La Focaccia.

Dec 22, 2006- The engagement day...After a stretch of touristy New York City fun which included a taping of Regis & Kelly, lunch at Serendipity and an evening helicopter ride around the city, the couple returned home to find their apartment. Kelly was overwhelmed to see the apartment thoroughly decorated (by our good friend Elyssa) with candles, roses and a bottle champagne. Upon seeing a large wrapped box on the floor near the Christmas tree,  Kelly couldn't help but exclaim, "You know...you really should save all this romantic stuff until there is a 'little box' on the floor." Sure enough, after unwrapping the big box, and then the medium box inside that, and the smaller one inside that...Kelly got her "little box." The newly engaged couple celebrated their engagement with a sampling of fine food and spirits at NYC's most romantic restaurant, One If By Land, Two If By Sea.

    
    
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