On Saturday, October 16, 2010, around 85 guests gathered at Rose Hill Manor to witness a wedding ceremony and reception of a lovely couple.Guests were welcomed into the small ballroom for the wedding ceremony. Guests were seated in white wood chairs with the bride and groom being the center of the windows. A unity candle decorated with red maple leaves sat on a table with dove statues. A harpist played music while a friend sang.
Bridesmaids were dressed in long, dark plum colored strapless satin ballgowns with a pick-up and sash in matching color. Groomsmen had matching plus vests and ties. The bride wore a long satin A-line halter with split front style, beaded lace, and lace up back. The dress was white with the accent sash in dark plum to match the girls dresses.
Following the ceremony guests enjoyed drinks and hor d'oeurves in the entry hallway. After cocktail hour guests were welcomed into the grand ballroom where tables were decorated in truffle colored pin tuck linens with creame napkins. A lantern centerpiece with surrounding red and deep purple leaves and red berry arrangement surrounded. Votive candles which were monogrammed with the couples names and dates and maple leaves were surrounding the lanterns. At the end of the evening guests were welcomed to take home the centerpieces. At every table were placecards sitting in little mini brown maple leaf holders. A maple leaf bottle opener was placed at every chair as a favor.
The bride and groom danced their first dance to 'My Little Girl' by Tim McGraw. Following was the groom and mother dance to 'Over the Rainbow' by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. A special surprise dance for the bride's father and bride's sister followed.
Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner featuring beef tenderloin, chicken parm, mashed potatoes, and roasted vegetables. Thanks to Shirley's Catering for providing the food.
A beautiful three tiered cake was made by Cake Panache. The cake was decorated with swiss dots and a deep purple ribbon on each layer with purple sugar rose petals on each layer. The cake was vanilla flavor with buttercreme and raspberry in the center.
Davis Deejays provided a mix of music ranging from hip hop to salsa. Guests enjoyed dancing the night away and wished the bride and groom off at the end of the evening to a limo ride.
A special thanks to all the vendors who helped make this wedding a great memory for the bride and groom. Shirley's Catering provided the food, Holly Chapple provided the bouquets and centerpieces, cake from Cake Panache, Photography by L.H. Lindberg Photography, ceremony musicians from Washington Talent Agency, music by Davis Deejays, Access Limousine Service, and wedding coordinator Cara Berger with Celebrations by Cara.
We wish the bride and groom all the very best in life!
