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Aleena Paras-Kopecky & Reed Moulds | August 28, 2004 | Napa, CA |
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CEREMONY LOCATION
Reed's family home
Napa, CA
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| PHOTOGRAPHER
Gabriele Lange
San Francisco, CA | | | | | | CAKE DESIGNER
Fleur de Lisa
Santa Rosa, CA | | | | | | CATERER
Perferred Sonoma Caterers
Petaluma, CA | | | | | | FLORAL DESIGNER
Artiste Fleuriste
Napa, CA | | | | | | HAIR DESIGNER
Brooklyn with Bella Capelli Salon
Napa, CA | | | | | | MUSIC / CEREMONY
Lawerence String Group
Wendy Lauder Mezzo Soprano | | | | | | MUSIC / RECEPTION
Brazilian Diva, Lisa Silva & Band
San Francisco, CA | | | | | | OFFICIANT
Zen Buddhist Priest
San Francisco, CA | | | | | | TRANSPORTATION
Napa Valley Shuttles | | | | |
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THEIR STORY |
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| HOW THEY MET
Aleena and Reed were introduced through mutual friends at a summer barbeque. | | | | BRIDE'S PROFESSION
Real Estate | | | | | GROOM'S PROFESSION
Real Estate Development | | | | LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT
1 year | | | | THE PROPOSAL
During a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula, Reed proposed on a beautiful secluded beach along the Mayan Riviera at sunrise. | | | | THE GOWN
Aleena wore a curved strapless Amsale dress made of cream silk with tuxedo pleating on the front and back of the bodice. The dropped waist gown had a full box-pleated skirt and chapel length train. | | | | NUMBER OF GUESTS / ATTENDANTS
180 | | | | THE THEME
An outdoor summer Napa Valley wedding where the thought of "celebration" helped determine all aspects of the day. | | | | THE CAKE
The cake had multiple tiers that included a chocolate layered cake with chocolate mousse and raspberries as well as a lemon cake layered with tangy lemon curd and raspberry puree. | | | | FIRST DANCE SONG
"Jing Jing" - Getz/Gilberto rendition | | | | THE MENU
The food theme was Napa bounty. Guests were first served Local Organic Greens with Roquefort Cheese Tartlets and Nasturtium Petals. Entree choices included Wild Grilled Salmon with Braised Fennel, Onions and Provencial Herbs or Grilled Flank Steak with Dry Rub and a side of Grilled Garden Vegetables | | | | WHAT MADE THE DAY UNIQUE
It was a record breaking hot day in the valley and all of the groomsmen were in black tuxedos. They were all great sports about it | | | | HONEYMOON DESTINATION
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