Jessica and Andrew
Photo: Lisa Lefkowitz
For their October 8, 2011, wedding, Jessica and Andrew Nigrelli wed in a very special spot: the same place where they got engaged 14 months earlier. And like the beauty of California's Napa Valley, where they held their destination wedding, the sentimental touches came naturally.
The couple's elegant stationery was calligraphed by Nancy Howell and letterpressed onto deckle-edge paper by Elizabeth Hubbell. A delicate gold string wrapped around it and was secured with a wax seal.
Jessica wore a Vera Wang gown paired with Jimmy Choo shoes and hair combs by Toni Federici.
The bride's classic clutch, made by Kathleen Deery, included garden roses, hydrangeas, and other small white blooms.
The couple's nieces took pictures with Jessica before the ceremony.
The clean, classic ceremony program, printed by A Day in May, was adorned with a simple gray ribbon.
All eyes were on the bride she and her father made their way down the aisle to a string quartet's rendition of "My Girl." The song holds significance for the pair -- it was playing when Andrew proposed.
Photographer Lisa Lefkowitz took photos of the lovebirds around the ceremony site after the service.
Befitting of the lush surroundings, calligraphed escort cards were placed on a bed of moss encased in rustic trays.
In lieu of a traditional guest book, Jessica and Andrew's loved ones wrote special notes and well wishes on large bottles of locally produced Duckhorn wine. Another vineyard touch? The newlyweds gave each couple in attendance an engraved Simon Pearce coaster that read "Jessica and Andrew, October 8, 2011, Napa Valley."
Arrangements of tulips, hydrangeas, roses, and lamb's ears were surrounded by small glass votives.
A simple white bloom was placed on top of every napkin, in which a letterpressed menu was slipped. The cards bore each guest’s name calligraphed by Michele Papineau and outlined the feast prepared by Meadowood. The meal included a trio of tomato dishes (a tower of heirlooms, basil panzanella, and a gazpacho shooter); grilled beef tenderloin with zucchini croquettes and cabernet-sauvignon jus or pan-roasted halibut with Dungeness crab, sweet corn soubise, and lemon butter; and, of course, a towering wedding cake.
The couple chose Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" for their first dance as husband and wife.
A round tiered cake, piped in butter cream and adorned with white flowers, was made by Perfect Endings. And because the groom loves milk with his sweets, shot glasses full of the childhood staple was served with each piece.
Photography: Lisa Lefkowitz
Location and catering: Meadowood
Wedding planning: Melissa Panico of MAP Events
Flowers: Kathleen Deery Design
Stationery: Elizabeth Hubbell Studio; A Day in May
Calligraphy: Nancy Howell; Papineau Calligraphy
Cake: Perfect Endings
Ceremony music: Golden Gate String Quartet
Reception music: PowerPoint
Hair and makeup: Sarah E. Hyde of sHe artists
Videography: Greg Slick of Once Studio
Engagement ring and wedding bands: DeScenza Diamonds
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