Friday, March 12, 2010
Po'alima, Malaki 12, 2010
The Reception
The reception was one of the best portions of the evening. Everyone involved had a memorable time.
The Guest List
Here is a list of all the guests that attended our blessed event and made it so memorable.
- Ms. Mansi Agmiholiri and Guest
- Mr. and Mrs. Donald Andler
- Mr. and Mrs. Shizad Arain
- Ms. Vivian Benjamin
- Ms. Sandra Blake and Guest
- Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Byron
- Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Campbell
- Mr. Brian Carro and Guest
- Mr. and Mrs. George Carro
- Ms. Augusta Ciolino
- Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Ciolino
- Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore D. Ciolino
- Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cooper
- Ms. Jill Corole and Guest
- Ms. Laura Corole
- Mr. and Mrs. Guy Crimaldi
- Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dudzinski
- Ms. Kaitlin and Ms. Kasey Karlin
- Mr. and Mrs. Lee Karlin
- Mr. and Mrs. Court Martin
- Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mazzenga
- Ms. Joanna Mueller and Guest
- Ms. Marilynn Nelson
- Mr. Patrick Nelson and Guest
- Mr. Robert Nelson and Guest
- Mr. Clarence Stelmachowski
Introductions
Toasts
As is customary, both the best man and the maid of honor presented toasts to the new husband and wife. The best man's toast included an offering that the future hold plenty of hockey for us. Cindy was given the chance to return a toast to her sister, Jill, at her wedding two years later.
Cake Cutting
First Dance
Kris chose the songs for the first two dances by himself and kept them as a secret from Cindy and everyone else until the songs began to play.
The song for Kris and Cindy's first dance was "Everything" by the artist, Lifehouse. You can hear the song for yourself here.
Second Dance
As with the song for the first dance, Kris chose the second song as well, keeping it a secret from everyone. With everyone expected to join in for this dance, the selection was intended to allow everyone to get into the moment.
The song for Kris and Cindy's second dance was "Take Me Away", also by the artist Lifehouse. You can hear the song for yourself here.
Grandfather/Granddaughter Dance
Side-stepping tradition just slightly, Cindy was honored that her grandfather assumed the role for the father/daughter dance. As part of the ceremony, her grandfather was the one that gave her away and walked her down the aisle, so it was only fitting that he shared this dance with the bride as well.
Mother/Son Dance
The groom and his mother shared the traditional mother/son dance as part of the reception. Being a key influence in his life, and the oldest and first son to be married, it was an emotional experience for both of them. The song that was chosen for this dance was, "Because You Loved Me," by Celine Dion.
Bouquet Toss
As with many a reception, all the single ladies lined up to catch the bouquet from the bride, including the young flower girls. After the dust settled and calm was restored, Joanna was the lucky woman to come up with the prize. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Garter Toss
In contrast to the bouquet toss, the remaining three single men reluctantly participated in the garter toss from the groom. This one wasn't even close, with Jason stepping up and coming away with the garter, uncontested. He and Cindy's sister had made the trip out from Iowa for the wedding, and they were married themselves two years later.
