9.17.11 - Old Library Restaurant - Olean, NY

Picture this...a charming, historic location for your wedding day. The Old Library Restaurant in Olean, NY is just that. Built in the early 1900's, the building is on the State Registration of Historic Places. Now, add a truly charming couple and you have a magical combination. On Saturday, family members and friends traveled from all over to attend Jessica and Aaron's wedding ceremony and reception at the Old Library Restaurant.

The ceremony took place in a room adjacent to the main dining area upstairs. Aaron mother, Michelle, officiated. The ceremony included a closing prayer from Jessica's childhood Rabbi, Allen Podet. Once the ceremony concluded, guests made their way into the dining area to enjoy hors ' doeuvres and wonderful conversation. Once photographer Brooke Colley had completed post-ceremony pictures, parents, bridal party members and Jessica and Aaron were officially introduced into the reception. The happy couple then cut into a beautiful wedding cake, created by Michelle Madison.

Guests then were seated for toasts from Aaron's nephew and Best Man, Isaac, and Jessica's sister, Lindsey. Aaron and Jessica then thanked everyone for coming, Jessica's Dad, Jeff, shared a prayer for those who had passed, and Rabbi Podet offered a blessing and breaking of the bread. Everyone then made their way through the buffet line, enjoying a meal that was scrumptious, prepared by the staff of the Old Library Restaurant. Jessica and Aaron chose dinner music that everyone enjoyed, from Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald and more.

The first dance was an exceptional choice, "As Time Goes By" from Billie Holiday. Then, I was very pleasantly surprised how quickly the dance floor filled up with guests, ready to dance the night away! So many danced and offered yours truly wonderful compliments throughout the night. Thank you everyone! What a great night it was!

My thanks goes out to Jessica's parents, Cynthia and Jeff, who assisted Jessica and Aaron in the planning of their day, and to the staff of the Old Library Restaurant. Olean, NY, I'm sure is very proud to have such a professional staff at such a wonderful facility! Of course, I'm also grateful to you, Jessica and Aaron, for choosing me to provide music at the ceremony and to be your entertainment host for the evening. It was a true honor and pleasure to be a part of your day! Enjoy your Florida vacation, and send some of that southern warmth up this way! Thank you again!