Valerie
could not have done a more perfect job in planning, hosting and executing tonight’s
pre-wedding dinner. She has even chosen perfect weather: cool, crisp, October air.
The dinner is held at one of
the city's nicest restaurants, Park Avenue Autumn (the restaurant changes with the
seasons).
The 90 plus wedding guests are the only restaurant patrons tonight. It is a beautiful crowd. And a warm one. People from all over the world are here to
celebrate. The couple is radiant.
As are family and friends.
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| With Valerie, my Mother, Jean and Sally |
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| With Alexander |
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| Jimmy, Jessica, Jared and Jill (Abbey's sister) |
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| Valerie and Abbey |
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| With my Mom |
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| With Sally, Jack, and Alexander |
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| With Michael and Adam |
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| Jessica, Rita (Abbey's mother), and Jill |
It’s
of course not about the food, but the food is so good it deserves mentioning. The
passed appetizers are amazing. Mini
lobster rolls. Tiny cheese burgers the
size of a quarter on a stick. Tuna tartare in little cones. Mini croque monsieurs. Excellent salmon somethings. Gigantic
shrimp served in a branch. I overeat and overdrink before dinner even
begins. Everyone is having so much fun.
The dining room is filled with flowers and the feel of autumn.
The
dinner begins with a video that is hilarious.
The concept is the parents and siblings giving advice to the
soon-to-be-married couple. It sets the
mood for the night to come.
Adam
and Michael host; and really, they do better than most you see on televised
award shows.
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| Adam and Michael |
All the speeches are short
and funny, yet the underlying theme is the same. This is truly a wonderful couple, who
complement each other in every possible way.
Even the youngest cousins give an impromptu toast.
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| Jack, Alexander and Sally |
The
dinner, too, is outstanding. I choose a
tuna/avocado appetizer, squash soup, filet mignon, and a signature chocolate
box dessert. I gain back the
3.8 pounds I lost over the past four months.
It
is the most perfect party. Everyone
leaves happy, sated, and excited for tomorrow.
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