Barbara Reno and Ray Stewart
Married September 1, 2012 in Brussels, Belgium
Bride and Groom
Barbara Morrison Reno is the former Executive Director of Chief Executives Organization, headquartered in Bethesda, and E. Ray Stewart is the EVP/CFO of Belgacom, Belgium's major telecommunications company, headquartered in Bruseels.
The wedding
September 1, 2012 at the Hotel de Ville in the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium; followed by a champagne reception at the Hotel Amigo; and then dinner at The Dominican.
How they met
In September 2004, the couple met at JFK Airport when their American Airlines flight to Brussels was mistakenly deplaned in an abandoned terminal.
First date
The couple went to see a production of Mama Mia! in Brussels.
The proposal
Ray took Barbara on a romantic cruise from Athens to Venice and ended up proposing after they got back to Brussels.
Number of people who attended
98
Colors
Baked clay and cream
What made the day so special
The Mayor of Brussels officiated the ceremony.
First Dance
"The Power of Love" by Celine Dion.
Favorite detail
The wedding cake was from Wittamer, the Belgian choclateir and the pastry chef matched the icing to Barbara's dress.
Favorite moment of the day
Ray was suprised when Barbara changed shortly before the dancing began to a different dress.
What made you cry
The special toasts by Ray's 32-year-old son and Barbara's 20-year-old son.
Gown
From Apostrophe in Brussels.
Photographer
Paul-Eric Pageau
The honeymoon
Istanbul, Turkey
Wedding Planner
Geraldine Molloy
Flowers
Daniel Ost Floral Design, Brussels
Hair
Frederic, owner of Didier et Rosalinde
Makeup
Laurance of Didier et Rosalinde
Programs/Menu Cards
From Creative Parties in Bethesda. The menu cards were in three languages.
Invitations
Paper Source in Bethesda.
Caterer
The Dominican
Favor
Brussels in the Clouds book and Marcolini Chocolates in a personalized gift bag imprinted "Brussels! 1 September 2012."
