Danyella and Justin had their wedding on Thursday, January 28, 2016, six years after meeting as coworkers at The Keg Steakhouse. Justin nicknamed Danyella “D-Nice” – now they’re husband and wife.
Danyella wore a lace-covered, trumpet-cut white gown with a sweetheart neckline, topped by a sheer veil covering her shoulders and arms as she stood atop her bejeweled Antonio Melani heels. Her four bridesmaids donned blush-colored, floor-length gowns all featuring distinct necklines. Danyella’s flower girl and Maid of Honor were decked in ball gown-style white dresses, their blonde, braided hairstyles both pinned with an oversized pink rose. The entire bridal party held bouquets of white and soft-pink roses.
Justin was dressed in a contrasting three-piece grey suit with stark black tie and shoes. The three groomsmen also wore light grey suits, this time with matching, soft-grey ties. Each lapel was embellished with a plush white rose.
Danyella and Justin were married in front of the fireplace during their January ceremony, where it was revealed how Danyella and Justin were suddenly engaged because they know they were meant to be together. White rose petals lined the white-carpet path leading to the hearth. A sprawling arrangement of white roses adorned the mantel as the fire crackled behind a reading of the “The Art of Marriage” by Wilferd Arlan Peterson, and the Jewish wedding tradition of the groom stomping the glass was carried out.
Dinner started with salads, leading to chicken Parmesan, and penne and ravioli pasta. The wedding cake was a three-tiered, red velvet and white raspberry creation with lemon frosting. A unique “Mr. & Mrs. Leon” cake topper sat atop the cake along with a small display of light-colored roses and a fleur-de-lis made of frosting.
Toasts came aplenty at the Leon wedding. Danyella’s Maid of Honor was her daughter Olivia, who expressed there was no one else she’d rather have as a stepfather than Justin. Danyella’s father said he loved them, and is very excited for their future, while her mother Diana, said Justin was the hero Danyella needed. The Best Man, Justin’s brother Adam, lamented how he looked up to his brother, and was proud of him. Justin’s father Jeffrey wanted to welcome that day’s guests to the family.
Danyella and Justin’s first dance was to “Home” by Michael Buble. The Father/Daughter Dance was to “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts, while the Mother/Son Dance was to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
The reception also included a photo booth and scrapbook, an anniversary dance, and the traditional Jewish “Hora” chair dance. A small, silver bell was given to each guest with instructions reading, “Their first kiss will be a sign to ring your bell and let love shine” – a ringing endorsement for the new couple.
Photography by: Leslie Ann Photography
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