Monday, May 24, 2010

Sunday, May 23rd Wedding

Two weddings in a row this weekend.
Sunday was a 50/50 chance to have the wedding ceremony down on the lawn and so to be hopeful we set up our white Italian chairs they rented from BeckenRidge. As it got closer to the start of the ceremony, the weather wasn't looking like it was going to cooperate. The decision was made to move the white Italian chairs, rented from BeckenRidge, up to the patio. The transition was lead by our very own Ken maintenance/vineyard/everything else guy, who with the help of a few other men was able to bring the chairs up to the patio and set-up for plan B.

Everyone arrived at the same time. It was a flood of cars coming into the parking lot. They had everything very organized on trays and carts, ready for easy transport that made it fast to decorate the room. Upon arrival the tables and chairs were preset to the diagram they wanted, but everything else was a blank slate. They brought in their own table cloths from another rental place, and went to town decorating. The florist was a family friend, who brought all the necessary items to make the table arrangements at BeckenRidge. It was very elegant to see each place setting preset with delicate china, and silverware. The look of the tables were very flattering.

The bride and bridesmaids were bustling around getting ready while also enjoying the tastiness of the Bella Package. Fruit, cheese, and crackers with some sparkling champagne and orange juice, set the tone for a fun day.

Alcyone Cafe and Catering (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salem-OR/Alcyone-Cafe-Catering/272350087694?ref=ts&__a=11) was chosen to provide the food. They had a very professional staff personnel, and the chef was very friendly, as well as made fabulous food. We enjoyed having them cater at BeckenRidge, and would, with out a doubt, recommend them again.




Sweet music from a family member playing a cello, filled the patio as the ceremony started.




It was peaceful as the bride walked down the isle to her future husband. Several family members got up to speak about the true meaning of marriage and what it means between a man and a woman. The words were sweet and the moments tender.





Family was a huge part of this wedding, and as a gift to the bride and groom the two mothers got together and composed and performed a piece on BeckenRidge's baby grand piano. While they were playing, champagne was being passed around to create a smooth transition into the toasts.


DJ Sergio played great background music as dinner went on, and livened up the party when it was time to "bust-a-move".

Before we knew it, the limo arrived and the bride and groom were whisked away to their honeymoon.

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