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Cynthia Leonard & Mark Hinkle | July 9, 2005 | Tahoe City, CA

SITES & VENDORS

CEREMONY LOCATION
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Tahoe City, CA

 
PHOTOGRAPHER
Archive Life Photography
San Francisco, CA
EVENT COORDINATOR
Michael Daigian Design
San Francisco, CA
CAKE DESIGNER
Tahoe House
Tahoe City, CA
CATERER
Blue Onion Catering
Tahoe, CA
FAVORS
Valley Promotions
Larkspur, CA
FLORAL DESIGNER
Michael Daigian Design
San Francisco, CA
HAIR DESIGNER
Glow
Truckee, CA
LIGHTING
Moonlighting and Sound
Reno, NC
MUSIC / CEREMONY
Vinyl Music
Marin, CA
OFFICIANT
Rev. Sally Bingham, Grace Cathedral
San Francisco, CA
RENTALS / LINENS
Classic Party Rentals
Burlingame, CA
TRANSPORTATION
Squaw Creek Transportation
Squaw Valley, CA

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THEIR STORY
HOW THEY MET
Cynthia and Mark met at the party of a mutual friend in San Francisco. Cynthia had heard Mark's name before they met and was surprised by how cute he was. After their first meeting, they ran into each other the following three weekends before their official "first date".
BRIDE'S PROFESSION
Purchasing/Marketing Manager
GROOM'S PROFESSION
Online Advertising Sales Director
LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT
1 year
THE PROPOSAL
Cynthia's dad accidentally gave a hint so she was a little suspicious when she came home from work one Friday night and all the lights were out. When she opened the front door, Mark was sitting by the fire with the candles lit, red roses placed throughout the house. Their black lab, Winston, was also there to greet her and added to the genuinity and richness of the moment.
THE GOWN
Cynthia wore a Jin Wang duchess satin dress with a halter top and silk organza overlay on the skirt.
NUMBER OF GUESTS / ATTENDANTS
180
THE THEME
The event was inspired by the location. The reception setting was very old with great history and a gorgeous backdrop - trees and Lake Tahoe.
THE CAKE
A square, three layer chocolate fudge cake covered in vanilla buttercream frosting.
FIRST DANCE SONG
Summertime
THE MENU
Hors d'oeuvres: Spanakopita , Vegetable Spring Rolls, Vine-ripe Tomatoes with Fresh Mozarella Toasts and Fresh Basil, Crab Cakes, Smoked Chicken Quesadillas, Fig and Roquefort Canapes

Salad: Organic Baby Greens with Fresh Raspberries and Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese served with a light Raspberry Vinaigrette

Entrees: Petit Filet Mignon with Balsamic-Black Pepper demi-glace, Grilled Scallop and Shrimp Brochette brushed with Fresh Pesto

Sides: Sauteed Fresh Asparagus, Polenta and Mascarpone
HONEYMOON DESTINATION
Belize