“A successful marriage requires falling in love many
times, always with the same person.”- Germaine Greer
On Saturday, November 19th, 2011, we were privileged to
witness a true fairytale come to life; our dear friends J and I tied the knot. What
began as puppy love nearly 10 years earlier, the lovely bride and handsome groom
had been dreaming about this day for a long time (and so had we!).
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The Wedding Party |
The picture perfect autumn day was the ideal backdrop for
the elegant affair, where 250 guests gathered at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in
our nation’s capital for a beautiful wedding ceremony, where the blushing bride wowed in a one-of-a-kind Vera Wang gown, followed by cocktails
and a superior soiree to be remembered.
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The Ceremony |
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Bride's Bouquet |
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Instructions - How-To Wear a Kippah! |
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Wishing Tree |
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Seating Chart |
The ballroom was laced in warm tones of
cream and gold, with trendy touches like a monogrammed dance floor. The fabulous Nancy Tremblay of
Wedecor did not miss a single detail when it came to the regal
décor of crystal candelabras accented with white roses and hydrangeas.
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The Ballroom |
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Tabletop Decor |
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Thoughtful Favours (donations made in each guests' honour by the couple to their chosen charity) |
The essence of the evening was fully captured by the
talented
Miv of
Miv Photography, a local Ottawa photographer famous for making even the most
modest of couples comfortable in front of the camera.
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Hora! |
Delicious mini-cakes by
The Girl With the Most Cake, as well as a larger gold, black and cream work-of-art (aka wedding cake), headlined the sweet table along with other delectable treats.
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The Wedding Cake |
With wonderfully touching speeches by the the happy couple and unique events such as a bridesmaids versus groomsmen dance-off, J and I's memorable night was full of love, laughter...and a seriously awesome after party :) We know their first 4 months of marriage, complete with a Californian honeymoon in wine country, have been incredible, and we wish them only the best for the many years ahead.
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The Happy Couple |
Until next time,
A & S