David and Alexandra are a special couple that I got to know over the course of a year and half planning their wedding. The vision of their perfect wedding day was anything but cookie cutter which is always fun for me. The couple wished to host an intimate gathering of only family and close friends and treat them to an evening that represented who they are as a couple.Besides it being a small wedding of only 50 guests, David and Alex’s wedding was unique because they are Vegan and thus they wanted their wedding to be Vegan too. Despite the strict dietary guidelines, they wanted the wedding meal to be the focal point of the evening. Their goal was to delight their non-vegan guests with a fine dining experience using no animal byproducts. Although, it was a challenge, we were able to pull it off. My approach in planning this special wedding meal was to make sure guests couldn’t compare it to any other meal they had ever eaten, thus preventing the question “Where’s the Beef?” So the plan was to find a caterer to create a progressive five course 100% vegan tasting menu. Classe Catering rose to the challenge and made five amazing courses that satisfied even the most finicky of guests. The food was delicious and there was nothing but rave reviews!
David and Alex were married in a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony at St. Sofia’s Church i
n Albany. Being history buffs and wanting to introduce their mostly out of town guests to the city of Albany, the Albany Institute of History and Art was the perfect venue for their reception. After the wedding ceremony, guests were invited to browse the galleries of the museum before being greeted with signature Albany-themed cocktails and a classical jazz guitarist that were the highlights of cocktail hour in the museum’s atrium. After cocktails, guests entered the historic Rice House mansion for the intimate sit down meal during which each guest offered a personal toast to the Bride and Groom.
The evening concluded with some traditional and not so traditional dances and a delicious vegan cake.
For David and Alex, the planning process was truly a journey. But in the end, all of the hard work and not settling paid off. Their wedding truly represented them as a couple and made their guests feel as special as they are!
n Albany. Being history buffs and wanting to introduce their mostly out of town guests to the city of Albany, the Albany Institute of History and Art was the perfect venue for their reception. After the wedding ceremony, guests were invited to browse the galleries of the museum before being greeted with signature Albany-themed cocktails and a classical jazz guitarist that were the highlights of cocktail hour in the museum’s atrium. After cocktails, guests entered the historic Rice House mansion for the intimate sit down meal during which each guest offered a personal toast to the Bride and Groom.The evening concluded with some traditional and not so traditional dances and a delicious vegan cake.
For David and Alex, the planning process was truly a journey. But in the end, all of the hard work and not settling paid off. Their wedding truly represented them as a couple and made their guests feel as special as they are!
Thanks to all the wedding professionals who helped make their dream wedding a reality: Classe Catering (food, beverage & rentals), Gio Culinary Studio (cake), Gallery9North (photography), CASL Productions (videography), Ambiance Florals & Events (flowers & décor), Premiere Transportation (Rolls Royce & limousine), Albany Institute of History & Art (reception venue).
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