What a magical ceremony and reception for Frank and Dana at D'Andrea Golf Club up in the hills overlooking Reno & Sparks! I thought I'd be different this post and take pictures of Evan Zinser hard at work photographing the event. He gets such amazing shots, and when I saw him shooting this one I just had to take a picture. Dana is a beautiful woman, both inside and out, and framed by D'Andrea's glass doors, she looked positively ethereal. Frank was no slouch either in his dress whites (see below), and together they were one of the best-dressed couples I've seen in 600+ weddings.
Another Victorian House member, Pastor Kristopher Dahir officiated the ceremony and it was special and memorable. Pastor Kris has a way of calming nerves, interjecting a bit of humor, and leaving the assembled with an outstanding message that makes him heads above other officiants in the area. I always am uplifted by his message of love and God, and his advice for relationships that everyone benefits from, not just the bride and groom.
After walking down the aisle to "Endless Love" and leaving as a married couple to "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer, the guests went inside to amazing appetizers and cold drinks passed out by the always exceptional D'Andrea staff. Stef and her staff are top-notch: everyone is very friendly, efficient and truly invested in the flow and feel of the event. Shelby & Savannah lead a great bunch of waiters and cooks and I am always amazed at the hard work they all put in in front of and behind the scenes. Also exceptional are the bartenders who adroitly dealt with the crush of an open bar and a hundred thirsty guests as soon as the ceremony was over, and kept everyone happy all night long. They obviously enjoy their work and were dancing and playing air guitar behind the bar at times. If you want an outstanding venue, with a killer view, amazing food, and a staff that treats you like family, D'Andrea is for you!
The toasts were memorable, especially Frank's at the end. What a class guy, and what a great family he is marrying into! Dana & Frank then started the dancing with "At Last" by Beyonce', and their dance lessons by Doug & Charlie of the Dancin' Partners really made it elegant and special. The dance floor was rocking all night, and the guests loved the Zinser Photobooth staffed by Josh and the jars of candy on each table. D'Andrea even had s'mores outside at the fire ring later in the evening. It was an outstanding event, one I was privileged to be a part of. Thanks & congrats Frank and Dana!
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