This couple came to me brimming with ideas and it was my job to make sure it all made sense. They had so much respect for each other, I could tell immediately that this bride and groom were in it for the long haul.
The ceremony was a custom, high-octane blend of traditional Judeo-Christian rites peppered with Eastern and Pagan traditions . . . The celebrant was a barefooted, Pagan priest in purple robes sporting a wand! Awesome.
Rarely have I seen a reception so colorful! The room was anchored by two smallish, Persian-inspired tents complete with chandeliers. Long tables were carpeted with a variety of mercury-glass vessels filled with luxurious blossoms, and the after-dinner coffee bar featured two marigold-lei laden elephant statues. Super cool.
Impressive and daring guests took to the dance floor in droves, and even I joined the revelers for the last few dances. After 16 hours on my feet, it was time to let off some steam!
Many thanks to the “A” team that made it all possible: David Beahm Designs, The Desmond Tutu Center, Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, DJ Ray Jarrell of Jarrell Entertainment, Orchestrations, Inc., Cantabile Ensemble, Creative Custom Calligraphy, Alpine Creative Group, The Upper Crust, The Park, Terry Gruber Photographers, Party Rental, Ltd., L&M Sound & Light, and my most-able assistant, Bailly Roesch.