"Steve and I met on a blind date. I am a home decorator in Westchester and Steve is an attorney in New York City. He picked me up at my home and we went to a nearby restaurant. At dinner I ate everything, but Steve was so nervous he couldn’t touch his dinner.

"After a few more dates we began dating exclusively. Six months later Steve proposed. He drove to my mother’s house in Westchester to meet me for dinner. Before dinner we drove to my favorite beach in Rye. As I sat down on the sand, Steve got down on one knee and proposed. I grabbed the ring, put it on my finger, and said yes!

"After getting engaged, we looked at several venues in New York City, but nothing really spoke to us. While at dinner at Steve’s parents’ house in New Jersey, his father suggested we visit the Hilton Short Hills. We instantly fell in love with the interior of the ballroom. They also could accommodate our out-of-town guests at the hotel. We worked with Diane Carr, the director of catering, who was totally and completely professional.

"Our cocktail hour was held in the tent area and garden foyer. Our guests enjoyed miniature lump crab cakes, spicy vegetarian spring rolls, and baby lamb chops. We also had pasta, carving, caviar, and sushi stations.

Suzanne Brody & Steve Rothstein Ceremony: Hilton Short Hills Reception: Hilton Short Hills Ring: Judy DeMichael Gown: Alvina Valenta Hair: Spa at Hilton Short Hills Tux: Canali Florist: Jerry Rose Cake: Hilton Short Hills Planner: Allison Sargent Photographer: Jan Press Band: Hank Lane Honeymoon: St. Barts The Hilton Short Hills, 973.379.0100 www.hiltonshorthills.com

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"Our desserts included a chocolate cake with Boston cream filling, hand-made mouth-watering chocolate truffles, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and miniature cheesecakes.

"Diane and the staff at the Hilton Short Hills accommodated our every request and helped us create the wedding day of our dreams. Whatever we wanted, they were there for us!"