Photo by Jeff

Garrison, but I had no idea how wacky and fun this night would be!

Alexis and Brendan were married by their close friend, “Reverend, counselor and podiatrist,” Colin.  The Halloween touches began there, with the flower girl tossing leaves from a box labeled Spells.

Photo by Steph

THE SPOOKY DETAILS:  Guests picked up mini pumpkins attached to their place card fixed to a tiny Halloween button.  The tables were decorated with petrified trees.  A trick or treat candy buffet and buckets of candy with a few “dead fingers” buried inside along with homemade Weddoween Lager and Bewitched Ale beers were favors for the guests.  The card box had a raven inside and elaborate masks were given out so that everyone could partake in the wedding masquerade ball.

Of course, seasonal trinkets weren’t all the fun-loving couple had up their sleeve…

Alexis and Brendan were introduced to “Masquerade” from Phantom of the Opera.  Just as we started to play their First Dance song, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” performed by Elvis…screeeech!

“Hold on, hold on, everybody.  Let’s do this thing right.”  It was the voice of the King himself.

Yes, ELVIS sang their first dance song in full jumpsuit attire, swiveling hips, sideburns and all.  Later on he even dedicated “Teddy Bear” to Alexis’ Nonnie and danced with her as he sang.  “They didn’t tell me you’d be so beautiful, honey.”

Check out the Halloween-y cake topper…

Photo by Steph

Photo by Steph

Between the masks, Elvis, a mini Guitar Hero fan rocking the dance floor to “Eye of the Tiger” and a banana costume that mysteriously appeared later in the night, this wedding was non-stop fun and laughter.  Alexis and Brendan, you outdid yourselves!

The Garrison

Photos by Diane of Hudson River Creative Photography

Elvis by Steve Mitchell

Happy Fourth of July!

It was our first time back at Le Chambord in quite a while.  The renovated ballroom looks more spacious and lovely than ever in its new golden hue.

Lois and Dick’s was another work place romance; they are both district superintendants who met at various education functions.  First, it was all business…then romance blossomed.

The couple kept the bridal party intimate, just the Maid of Honor and her son, Thomas, the ring bearer.  It was Thomas’ first wedding and he raced across the dance floor with excitement.  He grew wide-eyed staring at our DJ equipment and asked Jeff, “How do you remember all that stuff?”

When Jeff told him it was easier than playing most video games, Thomas was eager to learn.  “Show me!  Show me!”

Lois and Dick were wonderful to watch on the dance floor; Dick held his new wife tenderly as they danced to “What Are You Doing the Rest Of Your Life?” by Chris Botti and Sting.

Lois arranged for a birthday cake to celebrate the July 4th birthday of her friend, Linda, who had traveled from California for the wedding.  “I’m not coming to the wedding unless you get me a birthday cake,” she had joked.

It was our pleasure to meet our new friend, photographer Diane of Hudson River Creative Photography.  She worked tirelessly to capture the unnoticed details, even posing the teddy bear bride and groom on the dance floor beneath the colored disco lights for a romantic bear photo shot.  Too cute!

(Thanks to Diane for all these images and the “extras” of Jeff and me.)

Lois and Dick are off to an exotic honeymoon in Greece.  How’s that for a romantic way to end the school year?  Congratulations, guys!

Le Chambord

Photos by Diane of Hudson River Creative Photography