March 17, 2013, Saint Patrick’s Day, marked Danielle and Michael’s wedding at Villa Siena. The couple met when they were young and on the same elite dance team.
Danielle wore a strapless gown with lace over the skirt of the dress. The bodice of the dress was fitted with beaded detailing. Shoes were ivory satin with diamond accents. She wore a headband with veil and pearl necklace. The bouquet of orange and yellow flowers added a bright burst of color with crystal pins for a bit of sparkle. The bridesmaids wore green strapless dresses. Some of them carried yellow rose bouquets while others carried orange roses. All had red berries as accents.
The
groom wore a brown suit and white tie while the groomsmen wore brown tuxedos
with green ties. Those closest to the couple took part in a 24 couple
precessional of Padinos and Madrinas.
Those whose spouse had passed carried a rose and walked alone. A single chair was set aside ‘for those who are no longer with use but are looking down from above.’ During the ceremony a memorial candle was lit for those who couldn’t be there, including the bride’s mother.
The day was filled with a fun energy. The guest sign-in table was covered with pictures of the couple – some with their dog and one with letters spelling out L-O-V-E. Seating assignments were found under a sign that read ‘You can find your seating assignment here but your place is on the dance floor.’
Each table had cameras on it and boxes filled with chocolates that were both the favors and table numbers. A blessing was given before the meal and wine poured instead of champagne, which came from an uncle’s vineyard.
The first dance was Wanted by Hunter Hayes followed by I Loved Her First by Heartland for the father/daughter dance, finishing with Rascal Flatts’ My Wish for the mother/son dance.
The five-tiered cake rose above a sign that read Mr. & Mrs. and they lived happily ever after. Half the cake was frosted with chocolate with a dark chocolate glaze drizzled over it and strawberries dipped in white and milk chocolate to make tuxedos for them. The other half of the cake had a white sash separating the two sides and was an intricate white fondant design. The flavors were vanilla, lemon, chocolate and carrot cakes with various fillings.
The couple had a traditional Villa Siena sparkler farewell. Congratulations Danielle & Michael. May your lives together sparkle as brightly as you did on your wedding day.
Photography by: Moments Found Photography