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Well.... if we've done our work right, it's going to be a blast. The
unexpected move has left us scrambling a bit at the last minute, but things are really
coming together. Here are some details you may be interested in. |
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Well, it won't be traditional. Jim Gordon, a close friend to both of
us, will be performing the ceremony that we will write (eventually). Thanks to an
e-mail and a $10 donation to the Universal Life Church, Jim is now a Reverend.
The ceremony will be short -- with a few remarks from Jim and the exchange of
vows by Tanya and Carl. Susanna Ruegger will be Tanya's bridesmaid, and Joe Russack
will be Carl's best man. Everything will be outdoors,
so please cross your fingers for the blessings of Mother Nature. However, bring sun
block and a jacket just in case! |
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Oh what a spread we have planned! As you know, we like to eat and
drink well, so our wedding will be no exception. We've hired a great caterer --
Kathy Baptista at A Taste of Elegance. Kathy has catered weddings at the
Whaling Station before, so we think she and her staff will do a great job. Vegies and
vegans -- don't fear! You will have lots of yummy options. No boring pasta
primavera for you! |
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 | Drinks: A good selection of
beverages and particularly nice wines. (see the list) Sorry folks, no
open bar (hic!). |
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Alcohol |
'96 Carignane - River Run Vintners,
Cienega Valley, Wirz Vineyard. River Run is a small, family run vineyard in
Watsonville. This wine is amazing, similar to a Merlot in smoothness, but with
just a hint of spice. We liked it so much we bought three cases! |
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'96 Reserve Chardonnay - Ventana
Vineyards, Monterey. I'm not a big Chardonnay fan (California ones tend to be too
buttery for me) but this one is just right... full and rich with just a hint of oak and
butter. |
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Champagne - Moet & Chandon Blanc
de Noir. This is our favorite champagne and a great place to tour in Napa. |
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Beer - Anchor Steam Ale |
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Non-alcoholic |
Coke |
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Coffee |
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Sparkling mineral water |
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Martinelli's sparkling cider |
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| Food: Check out the menu! |
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Passed Hors d'oeuvres |
Gravlax - served on thin slices of
black bread with mustard dill spread. |
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Sweet Red Pepper Crepes - brandied
crepes, wrapped around brie and served warm. |
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At the Tables |
Crusty Rolls -- in baskets, served
with rosemary butter. |
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Baby Greens - tossed with orange
slices and beets in a citrus shallot vinaigrette, topped with pine nuts. |
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At the Buffet |
Roast Leg of Lamb - rolled with a
leek and orange zest filling, then roasted with a dijon orange and garlic baste, served
with cucumber sour cream sauce. |
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Chardonnay Roasted Salmon - filets
seasoned with lemon, dill, garlic and Chardonnay, accompanied by a cucumber, papaya, red
pepper jicama salsa. |
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Parmesan Polenta Layered With Grilled
Vegetables - mushrooms, zucchini, onions, yellow squash and herbs. |
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Wild and White Rice Salad - fresh
corn, celery, cherry tomatoes and olives, seasoned with a lime-chipotle chili vinaigrette. |
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Tomato Platter - heirloom tomatoes
sliced and plattered with capers, pine nuts, mozzarella and basil, with balsamic
dressing served on the side. |
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Cake |
Lemon cake with lemon custard and
whole raspberries, covered with an inner layer of buttercream frosting and an
outer layer of white chocolate. Cake courtesy of Jim Gordon and Dinna Voges (thanks
guys!) and baked by those wizards at Patisserie Bechler in Pacific Grove. |
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Favors |
Such a treat! Richard Donnelly,
the renowned Santa Cruz choclatier, is making us milk and dark chocolate bears
to give to you all. Eat 'em up, yum! |
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We've booked a great band -- India with Straight Ahead -- a jazz trio with
a great singer. Expect music along the lines of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald --
light swing and jazzy blues. You can check them out at: http://gate.cruzio.com/~noel/india/.
What can we say .... our band has its own web site. The Whaling Station has brick floors
which are slightly rough, but we think dancing will be fine. At the very least we
will shuffle through a first dance (or two or three), so bring your dancing shoes! |
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Clothes: We do have
rather a schizophrenic combination of casual and traditional elements at our wedding, and
our clothes choices are no exception. Tanya will be wearing a long white dress, but
no poofy skirt and no veil over her face. Carl will be wearing a snazzy three-button
black suit with a colorful shirt and tie. Susanna will be wearing a lilac, long gown
and both Jim and Joe will be wearing black suits. The goal here is to co-ordinate,
but not necessarily to match. Most of all, we plan to be comfortable and have a good
time. Colors: What else -- purple and
green! You'll see the theme everywhere -- from flowers, to tablecloths, to gowns.
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