Christina Velez

Christina Velez had her dream wedding planned – a destination getaway with her closest family and friends watching her and her fiancé Ed Rangel exchanging vows on a beach in Mexico. Then the “swine flu” hit and all of her plans quickly changed. Since none of her guests would travel to Mexico, Christina had to create a tropical vibe in her hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Christina Velez had her dream wedding planned – a destination getaway with her closest family and friends watching her and her fiancé Ed Rangel exchanging vows on a beach in Mexico. Then the “swine flu” hit and all of her plans quickly changed. Since none of her guests would travel to Mexico, Christina had to create a tropical vibe in her hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Instead of a beach, partygoers will be treated to a reception at the dated Elks Lodge, which Christina has to clean after her wedding. Her wedding dress is ideal for dancing, but not formal enough for a wedding. When David realizes she has balloon centerpieces and umbrella favors with her original wedding date still on them, he knows he has just three weeks to bring a magnificent beach wedding to New Jersey. But first, he’s going to makeover everything starting with the boring bridesmaid dresses, giving the bridal party sexy, stylish dresses. Then David whisks his bride off to a chic Mexican restaurant where they sample high end guacamole, churros and sangria… one of which will be featured at her wedding. And then it’s time for the biggest surprise of all – David unveils for the first time ever, dresses from his very own line of spectacular gowns and an ecstatic Christina learns she will be his first bride ever to wear his dress when she walks down the aisle. It will be a beach wedding after all, as David has arranged for Christina to get married on the beach at the Vanderbilt at South Beach in Staten Island. And on her wedding night, Christina and partygoers are wowed when the sky above is filled with fireworks designed to make the newlyweds feel like they have indeed made it to Mexico.

