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VENUE: Kurtz Orchards, Niagara-on-the-Lake | kurtzorchards.com | 905.468.2937 BRIDE'S GOWN: Mori Lee from Bella's Brides | 647.435.9085
CAKE: Chocolada | 905.882.4825 LIVE MUSIC: The Jonathan Blaak Group | 519.209.6490 DJ: Roman K | 416.854.7662
PHOTOS: Geminie Photography | geminie.ca | 905.483.7014
MUSICAL HIGH NOTES
Music filled the air--violin music for the ceremony, jazz during
the cocktail hour and dinner and DJ favourites for dancing.
Alena and Alex had their first dance to Feels Like Home by
Chantal Kreviazuk.
During the reception, the father of the bride shared
marriage advice, echoing the lyrics of Ballad About Love by
iconic Russian poet and singer, Vladimir Vysotsky: "Preserve
and protect the magical, invisible thread that love has extended
between your souls".
THE HONEYMOON
Alena and Alex took a road trip through some of Europe's most
scenic countries, including Italy, Switzerland, Germany,
Austria and Croatia.
They especially enjoyed spending time in the historic
1700
s
Croatian town of Rovinj on the North Adriatic Sea. The
newlyweds strolled the streets bordered with centuries-old
buildings and sampled the diversity of fresh seafood,
prepared local-style.
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a real-life wedding
Alena and Alex were delighted that their
day was "full of laughter, thanks to the
endless jokes of the best man and the
upbeat mood of all our guests".
On their wedding day, the couple cried
when "the bride's sister gave a very moving
and heartfelt speech".
Alena loves that "Alex makes every day
special. He is very loving, positive and
genuine and always on the go, keeping our
life together fun and exciting".
Alex loves that "Alena is honest and kind
and she loves her family so much. I love
everything about her, head to toe".
Alena give this advice to brides-to-be:
"Don't stress. No matter what, it will be a
very special day for the two of you."
Alex suggests that grooms "don't leave
things to the last minute because most
things take longer than expected. Make a
schedule and stick to it".