8.20.11 - Chautauqua Suites - Mayville, NY

Saturday was a beautiful summer day in a beautiful area of Chautauqua County, NY. Chautauqua Suites in Mayville was the location chosen for the reception of Corie and Jason. The evening began with the cocktail hour, including butlered hors d' oevres on the patio, with everyone moving into the beautiful ballroom, with accent lighting on the walls and pillars in light blue to match the wedding colors.

Once the formal introduction of parents from their tables and the entrance of the very animated bridal party, Corie and Jason made their way to the dance floor for their first dance. Jason is a dedicated Dropkick Murphys fan, so they chose the song "Forever" as their bridal song. Corie then danced with her Dad and Jason had a dance with his Mom. After some wonderful toasts, Corie's Dad, Felix, welcomed guests with a wonderful welcome and toast. The staff then served the mouth watering main course. The cake cutting took place after dinner, followed by the bridal party dance. Seeing that many in attendance were Buffalo Bills fans, including Corie and Jason who have attended games in all types of weather for years, it only seemed appropriate to interrupt the dance with the Bills "Shout", which opened the floor for everyone to dance the night away! Everyone had fun all the way through the last dance of the evening. The night concluded with another rousing encore of "Shout, before everyone exited.

I must tell you, it was also a pleasure to meet actor Michael Badalucco and his wife, who attended the reception and are long time friends of Corie's Dad. Michael starred in the ABC series, "The Practice."

My thanks go out for another amazing team of professionals! The staff of Chautauqua Suites, including Shelli and Matt, photographer Elisha Whitmore with her husband on videography, and Ed from Colossal Lighting for the accent lighting. Of course, I wish to express my gratitude to you, Corie and Jason, what an amazing wedding reception celebration! It was so much fun from the very start! I am so pleased you enjoyed yourselves, and have an unforgettable honeymoon in
Aruba!