Welcome
to an extra special installment of A Monique Affair’s: EnGAYged Weddings & Engagements. You might
remember that back in August, I announced and shared with you, my very own engagement
and photos. Today I get to share the beautiful union that took place between my
wonderful wife Stephanie and I, and the beautiful celebration we shared with
friends and family on October 6, 2011. To plan a wedding isn’t always easy,
especially when you’re on a budget and marrying a financial planner. In the end
our wedding was everything I had hoped for, a perfect blend of elements that
reflect both Stephanie and I most. Here is a sneak peek into the most memorable
night of our lives featuring photos by Fern Lee Photography.
The Big Affair: The
Brazilian Room, nestled in the majestic Tilden Park in Berkeley, California
created the perfect setting for our wedding celebration which featured themes
that mixed nature with a little bit of vintage and glam. Our color scheme
included tones of Appletini green, chocolate brown and white. My ultimate goal
was to use elements that represented both of our personalities. Stephanie loves
the woods which we chose to reflect with the venue and our natural woodsy
color scheme. I admire vintage and glam, which I got to reflect in our very
elegant table/place settings and got to include my absolute favorite, our vintage-writing-desk-guest
table.
The Celebration: Once the butterflies settled and the vows were
exchanged, we finally got to partying. We had an amazing menu filled with great
bites for our guests. Upon arrival our guests were greeted with pre-ceremony
snacks like grilled cheese triangles and tomato soup shots. Cocktail hour featured
cucumber rounds with lemon mousse, as well as, Gorgonzola-Pear crostini. At
dinner we served a Caribbean Jerk chicken with mango salsa and coconut rice. We
mixed and mingled with our guests and had the most unforgettable night. Being
an event/wedding planner, I’m on wedding overload all the time. I see trends
every day. My most important goal when planning our wedding was not to date it by using a
lot of trendy elements. It was most important to reflect the two of us. The best
part of the whole thing is hearing back from guests how much fun they had, and we’ve
had nothing but a positive feedback. One thing’s for sure, I’ll never forget
it. I want to dedicate a special Thank You to all the wedding professionals
that helped me that day and all my wonderful vendors. Please visit our Facebookpage for a list of contributors and highlights of them in the coming weeks.
I invite you to share your EnGAYged wedding or
engagement! Let’s show the world the beauty of our unions. If you’re interested
in being feature on our site, please send a note on Facebook or at amoniqueaffair@gmail.com.
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