In the Moment: Sipping & Nibbling

While we enjoyed some quiet time together, our guests enjoyed our signature drink, wine, and beer.

Guests snap up Crostini with Goat Cheese and Artichoke Olive Relish.

We chose three passed appetizers from Cafe du Nord: Bruschetta with Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil; Bruschetta with Winter Greens Braised in Olive Oil with Chile, Garlic and Lemon; and Crostini with Goat Cheese and Artichoke Olive Relish. (Brittani brought us two plates - six bites each!) All were a hit with the guests.

We lined three pedestals up down the center of the room and decorated them with Real Touch Silk Dahlias and
Mason Jars hand tied with ribbons and antique keys. 

Guests also took time to add their favorite recipes to our guest book. The book along with supplies - pens, glue, photo corners, and more - was set up in the front bay window.

After our cocktail hour, it's time for dinner, but that's a story for another recap. If you're just joining, here's our story so far:

• The girls came over to our place to get ready.
• I shared my dress with the girls for a real first look.
• We bungled our first look.
• Highlighted my dress and how it almost didn't happen.
• We enjoyed some down time.
• cubes and I took our turn in the spotlight for our portraits.
• The bridespeople get herded for photos.
• Socks captured!
• The groomspeople get herded for photos.
• The wedding party struck a pose.
• I get veiled.
• The best man and Diva of Honor signed our marriage license.
• In turn, our witnesses, cubes and I, and our rabbi signed our ketubah.
• Family congratulated us while we waited for ceremony time.
• Then the chuppah was readied.
• The Rabbi and the chuppah proceeded down the aisle.
• Our grandmothers, cubes' attendants, and cubes walked down the aisle.
• The girls went next, and then it was my turn and I walked down the aisle with my parents.
• Once we were both at the chuppah, it was time to get married!
• We each stepped on a glass.
• We kissed.
• We receive our first standing ovation.
• We toasted with our wedding party.

Credits: All photographs were taken by Jessica Palopoli and Vanessa Naylon.