Alyson & Michael in Princeton, NJ

Carolers, deep red roses, and hearty holiday fare helped make Alyson and Michael's Christmastime wedding a fun, festive affair. THE BRIDE Alyson O'Neill, 31, elementary school teacher THE GROOM Michael Donahue, 29, business owner THE DATE December 22 When Alyson O'Neill was a little girl, the Christmas season was always her favorite time of year. I just love the warmth and the happiness of it all, she says. So when the school teacher became engaged to fellow Christmas-lover Michael Donahue, planning a holiday-themed wedding for December 22 seemed like a perfect plan.