michelle baratta & James Baratta

Our Story

We met 20 years ago,I knew immediately he was the one. He was laid back,funny and had a good relationship with his parents. I loved that about him. It was the summer of 1991 in Long Beach,NY. We had a blast. We have been through unpredictable tough times.9/11,him getting seriously hurt at a family reunion. I thought I was going to be a widow.Our daughter being ill,family members passing before their time.Difficult pregnancys and the list goes on.We both traveled all over before we had children and we both love our careers.I am now a stay at home mom,just getting over having breast cancer,I couldn't have gotten thru without my husband,some close,dependable friends,my parents and of course The Lord.

Our Wedding

It was just us two,15th wedding anniversary,on the beach,with some nice people we became friendly with.We danced to the Celine Dion song "because of you" Very appropriate,romantic. We had a very small reception after. It was perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks to the wedding coordinator,my new friend,Ana Faye. She was awesome!!! She is very good at her job,and nice.The photographer was a sweetheart also.

Travel Arrangements

St Lucia is a beautiful Island.The staff at the regency are truly the top notch people.Everyone was so friendly,They went out of their way for you. They were warm beautiful people. Simon car service took us to the resort form the airport,and Michael on the way back.They were amazing and we felt they drove very safe.Our two Butlers ,Jameel & McCann were awesome. They had beautiful dispositions,always!!! Always had a smile and paid attention to details.Gemma,Genavieve form the spa were so nice.Teresa in the gift shop is an Angel.Victor one of the PR guys was such a great person and we also connected,hit it off.But everyone works very hard there,Housekeeping,the shuttle drivers,wait staff,butlers and wedding coordinator,Ana Fay.Our server Gilbert ant Gordons was a 5 star waiter!!

A Special Message From Us

We are so happy we did this.We didn't worry about the kids.We relaxed.We hope everyone we know can experience a vacation like this one. We hope everyone gets to renew their wedding vows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We are going to do it every 15 years>