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Willy + Banesa, The Estate on Second

June 15, 2023

After tying the knot at their church, Banesa and Willy joined their guests at The Estate on Second for cocktail hour to continue the celebration. Filet and Wild Mushroom Wellingtons and Caprese Skewers were tray passed while the bar served beer and wine. The newlyweds mixed and mingled with their guests, then headed out with their photographer for some golden hour romantics around the venue. Upon their return, it was time for dinner.

Tables in the Crystal Ballroom was decorated with candles and purple and maroon florals. Once everyone was seated, Willy and Banesa made their grand entrance, shared their first dance, and took a seat at their sweetheart table. The first course of Pear and Walnut salad was served, and toasts began. Family and friends stood to share memories of the bride and groom and glasses clinked in the air. The final entrée course of Chicken Veronique, Short Rib Rotolo Bolzano, Haricot Verts, and Gourmet Mashed Potatoes was served just as the last speech ended. The menu was selected by the bride and groom with help from our sales director, Hannah. After dinner, Banesa and Willy cut into their cake and invited guests to indulge in our French Dessert Collection with an assortment of Lavender Macarons, Raspberry Chocolate Decadence, Lemon Meringue Tarts, Vanilla Bean Chocolate Eclairs, and French Apple Tarts. The evening ended with everyone out on the dance floor enjoying the live music and showing off their best moves.

Couple kneeling together at the front of a church
Bride posing with two wedding guests in the reception room
Guests posing together beside a tall cocktail table
Couple standing in a parking area with a clock tower behind them
Groom twirling the bride in a rooftop parking area
Dark-covered sweetheart table before pale drapes and flowers
Long reception tables beneath chandeliers and white ceiling beams
Reception tables set beside tall arched windows
Couple entering their reception hand in hand
Bride dancing with a guest in a purple jacket
Guest giving a toast beside a decorated reception table
Couple cutting their wedding cake beside colorful flowers
Small desserts displayed on raised stands
Brass musicians performing beside a staircase
Singer and percussionist performing in a bright reception room
Couple dancing together as guests watch

Venue: The Estate on Second // Catering: Jay’s Catering // Photographer: Karla Campbell Photo // Planning: Your Day Wedding Coordinators // Florist: Victoria’s Garden

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