In five years Adina and Donnie made it through two deployments, three continents and being separated by distance for the majority of their relationship. They started dating in 2009 when he signed for active duty in the National Guard. Soaking up all their time together before he left turned the relationship very serious and they quickly knew they were in it for the long haul.  Donnie deployed to Iraq in 2009 and then to Afghanistan in 2012.  He was then stationed in Vicenza, Italy in 2011 as a paratrooper with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. The distance hasn’t stopped since they’ve married though! Donnie will be in South Korea as of January.
 
This strong couple has made it though so much in this past five years and has their love and the support of their friends and family to thank.  They were married in Cranston, RI on October 13, 2013 and had their reception at the Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown.  Everything about their wedding was nothing shy of fabulous.  Adina’s engagement ring and wedding band may also be the most gorgeous set of diamonds I’ve ever seen! I think my favorite part about the wedding was that her dress and cake matched perfectly. I loved getting to know Adina and her mom before the wedding and getting to spend the day with them was great. They really made us feel like family. I’ll leave you with this quote:
 
“Love doesn’t know what distance is.”
 
Cheers,
 
Jess

 
First, their wedding film!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the vendors for this beautiful wedding include:
Adina’s rings: Fifth Avenue Jewelers in Cranston, RI
Cake: Dyane’s Sweet Tooth in Cumberland, RI
Bridal Gown: Sottero & Midgley
Bridesmaid’s dresses: Jordan Fashions
Make-up: Serai Beauty in East Greenwhich, RI
Florist: The Enchanted Forest in Cranston, RI

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