Yes, it was the "best of time" at Melissa and Radley's wedding at Battery Gardens last Sunday. The phrase, "best of time," was the title of the poem written for this wedding by the bride's aunt and read before the procession as a message to set the tone for their ceremony.
Before the ceremony, there was a flurry of activity to get all the final touches in place...cameras placed to get intimate shots, adjustment of curtains and floral bouquets, lighting tweaked to make certain the shadows were just right. This meticulous attention to detail was provided by the folks from Shiraz Events, the coordinators for this wedding. What an energetic team - with a real eye for the aesthetics of the ceremony setting. I'm sure they carried that spirit through all the other aspects of Melissa and Radley's wedding day.
During the ceremony, I knocked over one of the cameras...how embarrassing. But I had observed the careful set-up the photographers had done, so I just asked them to come forward and reset the camera so their work would not be lost because of me!
The best part of the day for me was to see the groom just smile and smile. Melissa is a lucky woman to have a man so obviously excited and happy.
Battery Gardens provides a dramatic setting for the ceremony and the reception. On Sunday, the weather was fine...so for the cocktail hour, guests could linger on the patio overlooking the NY harbor and the Statue of Liberty.
Ceremony Tip: Think of honoring your parents, grandparents, or someone who has been part of your life by wearing something of theirs during the ceremony. Melissa wore her mother's veil for the wedding ceremony. It was a perfect compliment to her modern-day dress...and the sentimental gesture of wearing this veil was lovely. Other ideas of "heritage" items you could add to your wedding day outfit: cuff-links, bracelet, religous medal, watch, or earrings.
Julie Laudicina, Celebrant!
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