by Denise Georgiou-Newell
When I met Michelle and Robert, they brought along the two most important people in their lives, their son Yonah and Michelle’s mom, Rose. I was absolutely blown away by Robert’s pleasant demeanor, Michelle’s captivating enthusiasm, Rose’s vibrant aura and Yonah’s complete support and love for all of them. It’s not often that you meet people who change your entire outlook by just being present. Here is their story.
When they came to The Wedding Planners, they expressed their interest for a wedding. Althought it was a Vow Renewal, they wanted it treated and referred to as their wedding, as they never actually had one.
Michelle and Robert met 11 years earlier via phone and were married just 3 months later, they hadn’t even gone on a ‘real’ date. Due to many circumstances that surrounded their wedding ceremony, they never really got the opportunity to publicly pledge their feelings and commitment to one another; it was just a quick, private ceremony. Having heard this, their 10-year-old son, Yonah, prompted them to plan a wedding. He insisted that it would be so special this time, because he would be there!
The wedding ceremony was wonderful. Michelle walked down to Somewhere Over the Rainbow escorted by her long-time dear friend. The ceremony was emotional with a vow exchange, with personalized vows, they had a sand ceremony that involved Yonah and a Rose Ceremony that included Rose. Yonah, who is an aspiring figure skater (who happens to train with some of the best Olympic Gold Medalists at the Toronto Cricket Club), surprised everyone with a video of him skating a special choreographed dance especially for them. It was honestly one of the few ceremony’s that had me (and my assistants) in tears. I could just feel the energy of love in the room.
The lunch reception was beautifully decorated with rich Fuschia’s and blush Pinks an ordained with stunning florals of Orchids, Pink Roses and Calla Lilies. Each Place setting had a gorgeous, gem embellished favour box containing a piece of premium delectable chocolate layered by a cookie and a top layer with a personalized folded message of the couples favorite poem.
A few personal touches throughout the wedding were: Memoriam Tree (this symbolized the guests who were there in spirit), Milk Shooters topped by a cookie, tray passed; Groom wearing a kilt during the reception; Michelle surprised Robert with a Groom’s cake, a replica of his favorite childhood war game with the actual soldier pieces he used to play with.
(This was Michelle’s message to me the day after):
“Denise, It was wonderful yesterday!
The milk shooters with the cookies were perfect for me after the meal...something about milk and cookies that is so comfy!!
Your assistant with the photo shoot was amazing. Cleaning off the boys after climbing on the tanks...sprtizing us all with evian water. Loved her!
The set-up was gorgeous (hope there were pictures because I didn't see a thing. It was all a bit of a blur). Thanks for the fuscia head table with the pink overlay. Amazing. All was classy and ran so nicely. It was quite the fun/eclectic party!!”
Vendors:
Venue: Toronto Cricket Club
Cake: Cake Odyssey - Lily Leung
Photographer: Kim Lovell - [email protected] - 416-827-1800
Florals: Cool, Green and Shady
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