It was the first wedding ceremony in the new Tuscan Garden at Snug Harbor on Staten Island. A beautifully restored Italinate building serves as the grand entrance to the garden, and the formal design of the garden lends itself well to a wedding procession and ceremony. This ceremony space will only get better as the plantings mature.
The bride Dima was a vision of wispy beauty, her veil swirling in the gentle breeze, as she walked down the long aisle. It was my honor to share that moment with the groom Peter, standing in adoration of his bride as she walked toward him.
Dima and Peter met and subsequently became engaged in a yoga class. Deeply engaged in the spiritual aspects of yoga, they coached me on how to talk about their vision of marriage. With beautiful readings, delightful remarks from their yoga teacher, and a serenade from Peter's nephew, it was an emotional and meaningful ceremony for Peter and Dima.
I wish all the best to the folks at "Neptunes at Snug Harbor," the catering and event space group who manages this venue. They certainly were welcoming and supportive of the part I played in this ground-breaking ceremony for them.
Ceremony Idea: This bride and groom wanted to be seated, facing their guests, during the initial part of the ceremony. Two chairs were placed off to one side of the ceremony space for them. (Their Best Man and Maid of Honor had seats in the front row.) After my introduction, remarks from their teacher, the readings and a musical piece, The wedding party stood and took their places for the vows and ring exchange. If for some reason you are concerned about standing for the entire ceremony, consider being seated for part of it.
Julie Laudicina, Celebrant!
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