A 9/11 Wedding Love Story

We met as pen pals on 9/11, 1992. On 9/11, 2001, our world was traumatized. Our mutual friend who introduced us was trapped in the towers. He made it, and ended up walking me down the aisle - exactly three years later.

Michael is a 27 year old Bostonian and Lisa is a 27 year old gal from a farm in MN. We are both the owners of FiveStarReviews.com, a national magazine. We live with our two kitties, Tachi and Cali, in Las Vegas, NV where we do everything BUT gamble (except for the occasional blackjack). We love to travel, wine and dine and spend lots of time just being together. Michael is originally from Mendon, MA and graduated from Providence College in Rhode Island. Lisa is originally from Mora, MN and graduated from Rollins College in Florida. What do we like to do? Well, be together - lots of traveling, dinners, spa trips, watching 24 and Alias religiously, bowl, jacuzzi time, take tons of pictures and write silly love notes. We are proud of the life we have created with each other - our work, our relationship and our future -and we have worked hard and faced many obstacles to get here. But we have never lost sight of one thing, how much we love each other. We're pathetic, but we love it. We met as pen pals and first loves when we were 13 years old! Our mutual friend, Danny, introduced us and we became lifelong friends. After hearing our friend was trapped in the World Trade Center during the 911 attacks, we started talking again as we were trying to find him. Luckily he was okay, and we ended up moving to CA at the same time. Within a few days of finally living near each other after all those years, we fell in love and the rest is history. Now we dedicate September 12th to a wonderful new beginning for our lives. Our engagement took place in Lisa's dream city, NYC, right in the heart of the theatre district. After seeing Phantom of the Opera at the Majestic Theatre and going to romantic Rockerfeller Center during the Christmas celebrations, a nervous and adorable Mike popped the question around midnight on bended knee in our 28th story hotel room. Lisa was all the things a girl feels when the happiest moment of her life happens. We will be celebrating our special day at one of our favorite places in beautiful Summerlin. The Siena Bistro, a 2,500 sq. ft. Italian-themed restaurant and bar features a private patio with fireplace and a casual patio that provides beautiful panoramic views of the golf course, Lake Siena and the Las Vegas Strip. Our ceremony will overlook the lakeside Siena Golf Club and music will be provided by the prestigious Silver Strings. The reception (decorated by the fabulous Executive Florals of Las Vegas and Stellar Events will feature a zen Asian garden theme) will start with appetizers, a chocolate fountain and cocktails at the outdoor fireplace patio and follow with a 6 course international dinner, dancing, special musical guest, and of course cake, provided by Master Pastry Chef Mike Amato! Our friend, Chef Daniel Concepcion, is making an exceptionally tailored made meal of our favorite international cuisines.