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Ana + Aaron, The Estate on Second

November 20, 2019

From the church to cocktail hour at The Estate. The newlyweds Ana and Aaron along with their bridesmaids and groomsmen snapped some photos before heading upstairs into The Attic for signature cocktails, Fig, Goat Cheese and Mascarpone Tarts and Filet and Wild Mushroom Wellingtons. Guests poured out onto The Terrace for a breath of fresh air with drinks in hand and good conversations flowing. After indulging in small bites and beverages, guests were invited downstairs to the Crystal Ballroom where tables were set for dinner. Eucalyptus leaf garland ran down the center of each table and tall gold structures held up bouquets of white roses, ranunculus and hydrangeas. The sweetheart table at the front of the room was decorated in the same eucalyptus and roses and framed with more greenery hanging from the Palladian window behind the table. After toasts, everyone was dismissed to the dinner buffet that was serving up Pear and Walnut Salad, Grilled Marinated Vegetables, Tri-Tip Carvery, Vegetarian Rotolo Bolzano, Red Roasted Garlic Potatoes and Southwest Chicken. After dinner the dance floor became the main attraction. For those who didn’t want to show off their moves, a photo booth was set up with fun props. Ana and Aaron snuck away from the dance floor for their cake cutting. A white cake with raspberry crème filling and whipped cream icing was cut and shared before heading out for the bouquet and garter toss. After friends caught the bouquet and garter, it was back to the dance floor for the rest of the night.

Estate on Second's brick exterior beside a tree
Wedding welcome sign on a decorated table
Bride and bridesmaids posing at the venue entrance
Server offering appetizers to seated guests
Wedding party lined up beside a brick wall
Small appetizers arranged on a serving tray
Groom chatting with guests holding drinks
Guest selecting a drink at the bar
Reception tables beneath a ballroom chandelier
Projected wedding lettering on the brick ballroom wall
Bride celebrating with bridesmaids in green dresses
Long decorated reception tables beneath chandeliers
Bride and groom beside their sweetheart table
White tiered cake decorated with flowers
Bride and groom cutting their wedding cake
Newlyweds sharing cake beside a brick wall
Guests posing with photo-booth props
Tiered white cake with pale flowers and greenery
Brick facade of Estate on Second behind a streetlamp

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