The Knot does Best of Weddings for every year, and for 2010 Hilton Boston Back Bay was chosen for one of the best reception venues!
Make sure you check out The Knot Spring/Summer 2010 to see the list for the Best of Weddings 2010- we are on page 21!
Thank you to the brides for voting for us! It is an honor to recieve this award! I am so excited!
THANK YOU!!!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Marriage Proposals
Everyone loves a good proposal story. Along with the beautiful diamond the girl always wants to tell her amazing story of how be proposed.
My boyfriend's brother proposed in Disneyland on the Peter Pan Ride, because Tinekrbell and Peter Pan was their thing. he did it as they were flying over neverland. something she would remember forever and that meant more to her than anything.
I know most girls want something that romantic, but I would rather be caught offguard, which is probaly how it will happen for me. My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 5 years (it'll be 5 years in April), and we talk about getting married and that it'll happen at some point, so I know that he will propose, but I just dont know when. People always say to me that I won't be surprised when he does it, but the thing is, is that I will be! I will be so caught off guard that it'll be amazing!
Until then, I have posted some proposals that were on The Knot.com. They arent jsut any proposals, they are the "Not-Quite-Perfect Marriage Proposals of 2009".
It Was a Gas
My fiance planned a trip to a ski resort in Pennsylvania, and had intended to ask me to marry him on a sleigh ride, but a heat wave had melted almost all the snow. He then decided he would just take me on a carriage ride, thinking it was going to be very romantic. NO! The horses started farting! And shedding! We had horsehair in our mouths and could smell farts the whole time. We finished the ride, and Jimmy wanted me to follow him to the edge of the mountain, but because of the rain, everything was muddy, so I said, "No, thanks, I'll stay over here!" He was so frustrated, he finally just plopped down on his knee right there in the mud and asked me to marry him!
The Houdini of Engagement Rings
Jordan and his family took me out for my birthday dinner at a restaurant that has live music. At one point, the bandleader said, "I hear there's a birthday in the house tonight! Why don't you come on up here!" Jordan went with me. After they played "Happy Birthday," he pulled a tiny ring box out of his pocket, knelt down on one knee, opened it, and...the ring was missing! Jordan's mother realized she had given him the wrong ring box from her big, overstuffed purse. A few of my friends quickly dumped the contents of her purse onto the table searching for the correct box. Eventually it was found, delivered to Jordan, and he was able to "correctly" propose!
Receipt Fail
My fiance had stopped to pick up the ring on his way home from work. Earlier that day, I had given him the credit card to get gas for his car, and when he got home, I asked him for the receipt so I could put it in our budget. But instead of giving me the gas station receipt, he gave me the ring receipt! I looked at it and smiled, then asked him for the "real" receipt. He just looked at me and said, "No, I didn't!" and we both laughed. He wasn't planning on proposing to me for a couple more days because he had a big, romantic day planned, but I told him that it didn't matter how it happened as long as I got him for the rest of my life!
Thwarted by a Bike
For the first two mornings of our vacation, Nick asked me to get up and take a walk before 8 a.m. -- not a good idea in my mind. Finally, I agreed to a morning bike ride to the beach, but the chain kept popping off my bike. Twenty minutes later, we got the chain back on, but we were covered in grease and it was in the 90s, so we were super-hot. I wanted to go home and shower, but Nick insisted we could get the grease off with salt water. Once we got down to the beach, he got down on one knee and proposed. Now the whole thing finally made sense to me!
Just the 2 of Us...and a Bear
We went to hike in the Pocono Mountains for a weekend. Eric decided that the short trail up the mountain was "too short," so we took the longer one. Hours later, in 95-degree heat and 100-percent humidity, I wasn't so into this hike anymore. We finally reached the top of the mountain, and just when Eric thought it was a good time to pop the question, we heard people behind us yell, "Bear! Here he comes!" And everyone ran to get away from this huge black bear. After the bear finally went away, Eric decided to continue with his plan and proposed. After the shock wore off, I said yes!
Too Close for Comfort
Two-and-a-half years after we started dating, Justin took me on an amazingly scenic stroll. At one point, he got down on one knee and asked if I would marry him. I said, "Of course! Yes!" And he took my hand and put on the ring. I leaned in to cuddle with my new fiance, and at the same time, he leaned in to kiss my forehead -- this created a collision that ended with Justin getting a bloody nose. Fortunately, we got the bleeding under control long enough to tell everyone we knew we were engaged!
Lost and Found
I decided to take my bride-to-be back to the beach where we'd shared our first kiss and propose to her during sunset. I had the ring on my necklace because I thought it would be easier to take off, but I was a little nervous as I kneeled down, and when I tried to take it off, the necklace snapped. The next thing I remember: holding a broken necklace with no ring. We searched the sand inch by inch until nightfall, and then I decided we needed a metal detector. I quickly went out and bought one while my fiancee marked the spot, and it took us less than three minutes to locate the ring. Ticket to the pier: $2. Metal detector: $70. The feeling after we found the ring: Priceless.
do you think yours was wrse? Or better than that?! Have a good story for me?! Leave me a post with your proposal story!!
My boyfriend's brother proposed in Disneyland on the Peter Pan Ride, because Tinekrbell and Peter Pan was their thing. he did it as they were flying over neverland. something she would remember forever and that meant more to her than anything.
I know most girls want something that romantic, but I would rather be caught offguard, which is probaly how it will happen for me. My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 5 years (it'll be 5 years in April), and we talk about getting married and that it'll happen at some point, so I know that he will propose, but I just dont know when. People always say to me that I won't be surprised when he does it, but the thing is, is that I will be! I will be so caught off guard that it'll be amazing!
Until then, I have posted some proposals that were on The Knot.com. They arent jsut any proposals, they are the "Not-Quite-Perfect Marriage Proposals of 2009".
It Was a Gas
My fiance planned a trip to a ski resort in Pennsylvania, and had intended to ask me to marry him on a sleigh ride, but a heat wave had melted almost all the snow. He then decided he would just take me on a carriage ride, thinking it was going to be very romantic. NO! The horses started farting! And shedding! We had horsehair in our mouths and could smell farts the whole time. We finished the ride, and Jimmy wanted me to follow him to the edge of the mountain, but because of the rain, everything was muddy, so I said, "No, thanks, I'll stay over here!" He was so frustrated, he finally just plopped down on his knee right there in the mud and asked me to marry him!
The Houdini of Engagement Rings
Jordan and his family took me out for my birthday dinner at a restaurant that has live music. At one point, the bandleader said, "I hear there's a birthday in the house tonight! Why don't you come on up here!" Jordan went with me. After they played "Happy Birthday," he pulled a tiny ring box out of his pocket, knelt down on one knee, opened it, and...the ring was missing! Jordan's mother realized she had given him the wrong ring box from her big, overstuffed purse. A few of my friends quickly dumped the contents of her purse onto the table searching for the correct box. Eventually it was found, delivered to Jordan, and he was able to "correctly" propose!
Receipt Fail
My fiance had stopped to pick up the ring on his way home from work. Earlier that day, I had given him the credit card to get gas for his car, and when he got home, I asked him for the receipt so I could put it in our budget. But instead of giving me the gas station receipt, he gave me the ring receipt! I looked at it and smiled, then asked him for the "real" receipt. He just looked at me and said, "No, I didn't!" and we both laughed. He wasn't planning on proposing to me for a couple more days because he had a big, romantic day planned, but I told him that it didn't matter how it happened as long as I got him for the rest of my life!
Thwarted by a Bike
For the first two mornings of our vacation, Nick asked me to get up and take a walk before 8 a.m. -- not a good idea in my mind. Finally, I agreed to a morning bike ride to the beach, but the chain kept popping off my bike. Twenty minutes later, we got the chain back on, but we were covered in grease and it was in the 90s, so we were super-hot. I wanted to go home and shower, but Nick insisted we could get the grease off with salt water. Once we got down to the beach, he got down on one knee and proposed. Now the whole thing finally made sense to me!
Just the 2 of Us...and a Bear
We went to hike in the Pocono Mountains for a weekend. Eric decided that the short trail up the mountain was "too short," so we took the longer one. Hours later, in 95-degree heat and 100-percent humidity, I wasn't so into this hike anymore. We finally reached the top of the mountain, and just when Eric thought it was a good time to pop the question, we heard people behind us yell, "Bear! Here he comes!" And everyone ran to get away from this huge black bear. After the bear finally went away, Eric decided to continue with his plan and proposed. After the shock wore off, I said yes!
Too Close for Comfort
Two-and-a-half years after we started dating, Justin took me on an amazingly scenic stroll. At one point, he got down on one knee and asked if I would marry him. I said, "Of course! Yes!" And he took my hand and put on the ring. I leaned in to cuddle with my new fiance, and at the same time, he leaned in to kiss my forehead -- this created a collision that ended with Justin getting a bloody nose. Fortunately, we got the bleeding under control long enough to tell everyone we knew we were engaged!
Lost and Found
I decided to take my bride-to-be back to the beach where we'd shared our first kiss and propose to her during sunset. I had the ring on my necklace because I thought it would be easier to take off, but I was a little nervous as I kneeled down, and when I tried to take it off, the necklace snapped. The next thing I remember: holding a broken necklace with no ring. We searched the sand inch by inch until nightfall, and then I decided we needed a metal detector. I quickly went out and bought one while my fiancee marked the spot, and it took us less than three minutes to locate the ring. Ticket to the pier: $2. Metal detector: $70. The feeling after we found the ring: Priceless.
do you think yours was wrse? Or better than that?! Have a good story for me?! Leave me a post with your proposal story!!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wedding Music: 8 Wedding Songs to Skip
I got this list from The Knot.com. (Which is a website that I LOVE!) I agree with their list so i had to share it. nobody wants to go to a wedding where they play the Chicken Dance, I mean come on, it is 2009.
1. "YMCA" -- Village People
Why to Skip It: The fact that everyone knows the words, everyone knows the dance, and that this song fits lots of occasions -- between innings at a baseball game, for instance -- does not automatically qualify it as a must at your wedding.
2. "Chicken Dance"
Why to Skip It: At a wedding, everyone's dressed to the nines and feeling festive. Is this really the best time to flap your arms like a chicken in front of that cute bridesmaid/groomsman/new spouse? Didn't think so.
3. "Stayin' Alive" -- Bee Gees
Why to Skip It: There aren't too many people who know more than one line and one dance move to this song -- leave "Stayin' Alive" to the Saturday Night Fever reruns.
4. "Every Breath You Take" -- The Police
Why to Skip It: The Police are legendary, but the tune is a little high school dance-ish, and the line "Every move you make…I'll be watching you" is a little stalker-ish.
5. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" -- Bonnie Tyler
Why to Skip It: This song is worth skipping if only to avoid any guest from reenacting the profanity-laced rendition made famous from Will Ferrell's wedding in Old School.
6. "Macarena" -- Los Del Rio
Why to Skip It: You may know how to do the dance -- but do you really want to? Besides, everyone has a few certain relatives they'd rather not see get down with that hip swivel move.
7. "My Heart Will Go On" -- Celine Dion
Why to Skip It: We're not passing judgment on Celine Dion, but Titanic propelled this song into the realm of romance cliche. Besides, remember that Leo died in the movie -- a bit tragic for a wedding.
8. "Mony Mony" -- Billy Idol
Why to Skip It: Not sure what Billy Idol is singing in this song? Most other people don't know, either, and when that's the case, a good 10 percent of sing-alongers will find a way to say something objectionable.
I know that one question I get from Brides and Grooms are about DJ's or Bands. They always ask me for a reference. the first question I ask them is if they want someone who is going to get the party going or do you want someone who is going to sit in the background and you wont even know that he is there. Music is a very important part of your wedding- so this is something you really need to think about.
There is nothing wrong with searching around for the right DJ or Band. You should find out if they are DJing or playing another event or venue to se if you can stop by and see how they are. Some companies or Bands have "Open Houses" where you can go and listen to them so you don't have to crash someone else's wedding or party!
Another thing that you can do- meet with your DJ the week before your wedding, tell him that kind of atmosphere you are looking for. and there is ceratinly nothing wrong with giving him a list of songs that you want played, or a list of songs you do not want played that night.
As I said before, the DJ can make or break your wedding, so make sure you have the perfect one for you and your wedding, and have him play some great songs!
1. "YMCA" -- Village People
Why to Skip It: The fact that everyone knows the words, everyone knows the dance, and that this song fits lots of occasions -- between innings at a baseball game, for instance -- does not automatically qualify it as a must at your wedding.
2. "Chicken Dance"
Why to Skip It: At a wedding, everyone's dressed to the nines and feeling festive. Is this really the best time to flap your arms like a chicken in front of that cute bridesmaid/groomsman/new spouse? Didn't think so.
3. "Stayin' Alive" -- Bee Gees
Why to Skip It: There aren't too many people who know more than one line and one dance move to this song -- leave "Stayin' Alive" to the Saturday Night Fever reruns.
4. "Every Breath You Take" -- The Police
Why to Skip It: The Police are legendary, but the tune is a little high school dance-ish, and the line "Every move you make…I'll be watching you" is a little stalker-ish.
5. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" -- Bonnie Tyler
Why to Skip It: This song is worth skipping if only to avoid any guest from reenacting the profanity-laced rendition made famous from Will Ferrell's wedding in Old School.
6. "Macarena" -- Los Del Rio
Why to Skip It: You may know how to do the dance -- but do you really want to? Besides, everyone has a few certain relatives they'd rather not see get down with that hip swivel move.
7. "My Heart Will Go On" -- Celine Dion
Why to Skip It: We're not passing judgment on Celine Dion, but Titanic propelled this song into the realm of romance cliche. Besides, remember that Leo died in the movie -- a bit tragic for a wedding.
8. "Mony Mony" -- Billy Idol
Why to Skip It: Not sure what Billy Idol is singing in this song? Most other people don't know, either, and when that's the case, a good 10 percent of sing-alongers will find a way to say something objectionable.
I know that one question I get from Brides and Grooms are about DJ's or Bands. They always ask me for a reference. the first question I ask them is if they want someone who is going to get the party going or do you want someone who is going to sit in the background and you wont even know that he is there. Music is a very important part of your wedding- so this is something you really need to think about.
There is nothing wrong with searching around for the right DJ or Band. You should find out if they are DJing or playing another event or venue to se if you can stop by and see how they are. Some companies or Bands have "Open Houses" where you can go and listen to them so you don't have to crash someone else's wedding or party!
Another thing that you can do- meet with your DJ the week before your wedding, tell him that kind of atmosphere you are looking for. and there is ceratinly nothing wrong with giving him a list of songs that you want played, or a list of songs you do not want played that night.
As I said before, the DJ can make or break your wedding, so make sure you have the perfect one for you and your wedding, and have him play some great songs!
Suzanne and Mark - October 10, 2009
Suzanne and Mark got maried on 10-10-09. cute! amazing couple, suzanne always had questions that she always felt bad asking me. (she felt like she was bothering me- she wasn't!) I loved working with them and was happy to be a part of their special day.
Michele and Paul- October 3, 2009
For the next couple weddings i am just going to put up some picture's and starting in 2010 I will go back to being a bit more detailed.
But Michele and Paul got married Ocotber 3rd, 2009. Sweet Couple! It was an absolute pleasure working with them, and I hope that they enjoyed their night with us.
But Michele and Paul got married Ocotber 3rd, 2009. Sweet Couple! It was an absolute pleasure working with them, and I hope that they enjoyed their night with us.
Fenway Bridal Expo- September 27, 2009
Fenway Park held their first Bridal Expo and it was awesome. It did rain but it was definitely a successful event. At the expo, I met Heather and Eric and Jim and Alicia, who both couples are getting married at the hotel in 2010 :)
Here are some pictures of Vickie and myself at the Expo and our booth.
Here are some pictures of Vickie and myself at the Expo and our booth.
It's Been a While...
I got a tad busy over the past few months, so I am VERY behind on updating my blog. But I am here now, able to put up the pictures from the past few events and such. Now that I am all caught up with everything, I will be able to blog more!
I am also in the process of making my own interactive website, where you will be able to ask me questions and such and I will be able to respond right on here! I am VERY excited about it and will let you know how that process is going. One of my Grooms for next year will be helping me with that! Thanks Pat! :)
Check out the pictures and come back again for more!
I am also in the process of making my own interactive website, where you will be able to ask me questions and such and I will be able to respond right on here! I am VERY excited about it and will let you know how that process is going. One of my Grooms for next year will be helping me with that! Thanks Pat! :)
Check out the pictures and come back again for more!
I had a few weeks off until our next wedding which was August 15th. Jolly and Neil, such a cute couple! Jolly was in school in NY- so we emailed and talked on the phone a lot. They were our first wedding that had an outside caterer. There were a few items they took out of our wedding package to make it fit their needs with the food.
We met in advance to go over all of the details. They were planning on having a traditional Indian/Hindu wedding here at the hotel. They were having the ceremony and reception/dinner with us in our Belvidere Ballroom. The day started early for me!
The day was starting at 11:45 when Neil arrived at the hotel by horse and carriage! The room was already set up the night before, the decorators came in to set up the Mandap and the stage and the aisle for the ceremony. I arrived at 10:00AM to get a few small items done, put the programs on each chair, make sure that Jolly and her parents were all set, and that the room was perfect.
They were having their ceremony, a lunch for their guests and then starting their cocktail reception a bit later to give everyone some time to digest and get ready for the night!
The Time line of the day was:
11:45 Grooms Arrival on Dalton St
12:45 everyone to be seated in the Ballroom
1:00 Ceremony starts
2:10 Ceremony ends- bride and groom walk outside to the horse and carriage
2:30 Lunch starts in Maverick A&B
6:00 Cocktail Reception in West/PreAssembly
7:00 Doors Open 7:10 Introductions 7:15 Neil will give a speech
7:20 Bride and Groom first dance
7:30 Cake Cutting
7:40 Toast
7:50 Dinner
9:00ish Neils Dad will speak
9:05 Jollys dad will speak
9:10 Father/Daughter Dance
9:15 Mother/Son Dance
10:30 Bar Closes
11:00 Dinner and Dancing has come to an end
It was very interesting, since it was my first Indian/Hindu wedding. The caterer was great! Awesome to work with. So was the decorator. But the night went smoothly. A HUGE success.
Below are some pictures from the day.
We met in advance to go over all of the details. They were planning on having a traditional Indian/Hindu wedding here at the hotel. They were having the ceremony and reception/dinner with us in our Belvidere Ballroom. The day started early for me!
The day was starting at 11:45 when Neil arrived at the hotel by horse and carriage! The room was already set up the night before, the decorators came in to set up the Mandap and the stage and the aisle for the ceremony. I arrived at 10:00AM to get a few small items done, put the programs on each chair, make sure that Jolly and her parents were all set, and that the room was perfect.
They were having their ceremony, a lunch for their guests and then starting their cocktail reception a bit later to give everyone some time to digest and get ready for the night!
The Time line of the day was:
11:45 Grooms Arrival on Dalton St
12:45 everyone to be seated in the Ballroom
1:00 Ceremony starts
2:10 Ceremony ends- bride and groom walk outside to the horse and carriage
2:30 Lunch starts in Maverick A&B
6:00 Cocktail Reception in West/PreAssembly
7:00 Doors Open 7:10 Introductions 7:15 Neil will give a speech
7:20 Bride and Groom first dance
7:30 Cake Cutting
7:40 Toast
7:50 Dinner
9:00ish Neils Dad will speak
9:05 Jollys dad will speak
9:10 Father/Daughter Dance
9:15 Mother/Son Dance
10:30 Bar Closes
11:00 Dinner and Dancing has come to an end
It was very interesting, since it was my first Indian/Hindu wedding. The caterer was great! Awesome to work with. So was the decorator. But the night went smoothly. A HUGE success.
Below are some pictures from the day.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Linda and Sean July 25, 2009
July 25th turned out to be a beautiful day- with what I thought was going to be rain shower, out came the bright sunshine!
Linda and Sean were my first wedding from start to finish- my first wedding I ever booked back in October 2008. So I was very excited for this event! I had been in touch with them for months, we did their tasting in April to go over every detail.
Linda and Sean dropped off everything to me on Friday afternoon. They has favors and centerpieces, table numbers, menu cards, place cards, pictures, cocktail napkins with their names on them, chocolates for the tables, and of course their cake cutter and server and toasting glasses. I took all of their items and brought them up to the ballroom to keep them over night. The chocolate and flowers went in the refrigerator of course!
Saturday was a busy day for me. I got to work at 12:30. Their cocktail reception didn’t start until 6:00, but I had a full day planned. A wedding site at 1:30, wedding tasting for a wedding in October at 2:00 (which usually lasts an hour and a half to two hours) another wedding site at 4 and then I had to get everything set up for 6:00!
The time line for the wedding was:
2:00PM Ceremony- in Chinatown
6:00PM-7PM Cocktail Reception
7:00PM Doors Open
7:10PM Introductions
7:15PM Bride and Groom's First Dance
7:20PM Toasts (2)
7:30PM Dinner
8:00PM Cake Cutting Ceremony, Bouquet and Garter Toss
10:30PM Bar Closes
11:00PM Wedding is Over
When I got to work I got started right away- put together their beautiful centerpieces. The flowers were already in the vases- I just had to add the water and the candles. Table numbers went out, along with their menu cards, and glass bowls of chocolate. I accomplished all this by the time by first site showed up and then had the tasting.
Once I was done with my appointments, I had plenty more to do! The tables were being set up, so I let the servers do their work and I worked on the place card table and the centerpieces for the cocktail hour.
Linda and Sean’s ceremony was in Chinatown at 2:00PM, they went out and took pictures and arrived at the hotel around 5:30ish- I brought them up to their Private Bridal Room next to the ballroom where they could relax, but first I brought them into the ballroom so they could see it set up. The servers were still setting up, as was I, the band had arrived and they were getting settled also. But I opened the doors and they LOVED it. The pink bows on the chairs where the perfect color- Rose- to match her bridesmaids dresses. They were a PERFECT match.
I still had to put the favors on all the tables and make sure everything was perfect before the guests started showing up any minute! So Linda, Sean and their bridal party sat in the other room waiting for others to arrive, especially their parents so that they could do their Tea Ceremony.
Guests started arriving and soon Pre-Assembly and Westminster were filled with laughter, conversations, appetizers and drinks.
Doors opened at 7:00PM- where all the guests found their seats so we could get started. The Band MC introduced everyone and Linda and Sean danced to their first song, the song that was playing when Sean proposed to Linda. There were a few toasts, a blessing by their priest, and then it was time to eat!
Appetizer: Porcini Ravioli
Salad: Baby Frisee Salad
Entrée: they offered all 3- Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon with Roasted Beurre Blanc
Petite Filet Mignon with Deep Sea Shrimp, Oven Roasted Statler Chicken Breast
We did the cake ceremony inbetween the salad and entee to as had enough time to cut the cake and get it ready in time.
At around 9:15 when dinner was over, Linda went and changed into her Red Evening Gown, when she came back into the ballroom, the band played “Lady in Red” as Linda walked into the dance floor into Sean’s arms and they danced. They did a bouquet and garter toss, which you don’t see too often anymore. And then the dancing began! They had a Michael Jackson tribute, as they are big MJ fans. And the band played until the end.
I said good bye to Linda and Sean around 10:30, even though their night was ending at 11:00. I made sure that everything was all set for them. They seemed very happy and thanked me for an amazing night.
Linda came by on Wednesday to pick up the top of their wedding cake, thanked me again and brought my some chocolates. She’s so sweet! It was an amazing night, and everything went according to plan. I was happy to have been a part of their wedding day and made their dream come true!
Linda and Sean were my first wedding from start to finish- my first wedding I ever booked back in October 2008. So I was very excited for this event! I had been in touch with them for months, we did their tasting in April to go over every detail.
Linda and Sean dropped off everything to me on Friday afternoon. They has favors and centerpieces, table numbers, menu cards, place cards, pictures, cocktail napkins with their names on them, chocolates for the tables, and of course their cake cutter and server and toasting glasses. I took all of their items and brought them up to the ballroom to keep them over night. The chocolate and flowers went in the refrigerator of course!
Saturday was a busy day for me. I got to work at 12:30. Their cocktail reception didn’t start until 6:00, but I had a full day planned. A wedding site at 1:30, wedding tasting for a wedding in October at 2:00 (which usually lasts an hour and a half to two hours) another wedding site at 4 and then I had to get everything set up for 6:00!
The time line for the wedding was:
2:00PM Ceremony- in Chinatown
6:00PM-7PM Cocktail Reception
7:00PM Doors Open
7:10PM Introductions
7:15PM Bride and Groom's First Dance
7:20PM Toasts (2)
7:30PM Dinner
8:00PM Cake Cutting Ceremony, Bouquet and Garter Toss
10:30PM Bar Closes
11:00PM Wedding is Over
When I got to work I got started right away- put together their beautiful centerpieces. The flowers were already in the vases- I just had to add the water and the candles. Table numbers went out, along with their menu cards, and glass bowls of chocolate. I accomplished all this by the time by first site showed up and then had the tasting.
Once I was done with my appointments, I had plenty more to do! The tables were being set up, so I let the servers do their work and I worked on the place card table and the centerpieces for the cocktail hour.
Linda and Sean’s ceremony was in Chinatown at 2:00PM, they went out and took pictures and arrived at the hotel around 5:30ish- I brought them up to their Private Bridal Room next to the ballroom where they could relax, but first I brought them into the ballroom so they could see it set up. The servers were still setting up, as was I, the band had arrived and they were getting settled also. But I opened the doors and they LOVED it. The pink bows on the chairs where the perfect color- Rose- to match her bridesmaids dresses. They were a PERFECT match.
I still had to put the favors on all the tables and make sure everything was perfect before the guests started showing up any minute! So Linda, Sean and their bridal party sat in the other room waiting for others to arrive, especially their parents so that they could do their Tea Ceremony.
Guests started arriving and soon Pre-Assembly and Westminster were filled with laughter, conversations, appetizers and drinks.
Doors opened at 7:00PM- where all the guests found their seats so we could get started. The Band MC introduced everyone and Linda and Sean danced to their first song, the song that was playing when Sean proposed to Linda. There were a few toasts, a blessing by their priest, and then it was time to eat!
Appetizer: Porcini Ravioli
Salad: Baby Frisee Salad
Entrée: they offered all 3- Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon with Roasted Beurre Blanc
Petite Filet Mignon with Deep Sea Shrimp, Oven Roasted Statler Chicken Breast
We did the cake ceremony inbetween the salad and entee to as had enough time to cut the cake and get it ready in time.
At around 9:15 when dinner was over, Linda went and changed into her Red Evening Gown, when she came back into the ballroom, the band played “Lady in Red” as Linda walked into the dance floor into Sean’s arms and they danced. They did a bouquet and garter toss, which you don’t see too often anymore. And then the dancing began! They had a Michael Jackson tribute, as they are big MJ fans. And the band played until the end.
I said good bye to Linda and Sean around 10:30, even though their night was ending at 11:00. I made sure that everything was all set for them. They seemed very happy and thanked me for an amazing night.
Linda came by on Wednesday to pick up the top of their wedding cake, thanked me again and brought my some chocolates. She’s so sweet! It was an amazing night, and everything went according to plan. I was happy to have been a part of their wedding day and made their dream come true!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Professional Pictures from Matt and Amy's Wedding
I wanted to post some of the professional pictures from Matt and Amy's Wedding. The photographer was Jeff Turner who did an amazing job.
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