Leslie and Danny – Wedding at The Fairmont Scottsdale

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Leslie and Danny’s wedding was my very first Jewish Orthodox Wedding and I feel so honored to have been a part of it! I learned so much! I love it how they held true to the traditions and there were so many wonderful and touching moments. I’ve spent pretty much all week going back and forth deleting photos from the blog post and sometimes adding them back in as I just couldn’t pick which moments to share. I know this is still a pretty long blog post but I felt I just couldn’t do his day justice if I had part with these . I hope you enjoy!

The whole day took place at The Fairmont Princess Scottsdale and I learned that they are one of the few venues in Arizona that provide kosher meals.

Danny’s wedding day gift to Leslie. I especially loved his note to Leslie:

Leslie reminds me of Jennifer Connelly. Isn’t she gorgeous?!

Here’s proof that you can get exactly what you want with a little determination. Leslie found the perfect dress but it was sleeveless and with an open back.  She bought is anyways and had it altered to make sure it was appropriate for her ceremony but still fit her taste. I couldn’t believe how perfect it looked! I must remember to get her seamstress’ number!

Such a simple moment, yet so special. This is Leslie’s brother checking out her wedding ring:And the veil goes on! Leslie truly had the “bridal glow”

During the first part of the ceremonies, men and women start the celebration in separate rooms. During the men’s celebration (the Tisch), among other things, the tana’im and ketubah are signed. There is also some drinking and singing. Both mothers are also allowed to crash the “boys only party” for a few minutes when they come in and brake a plate together to signify the binding nature of the conditions.

Here’s Danny at the Chatan’s Tisch:

And here’s Danny on his way to the Bedekin where he gets to see Leslie for the first time and place the veil over her face:I love Leslie’s reaction (and everyone else’s!) as she gets to see Danny for the first time! Danny with his parents right after seeing Leslie:And off he goes to the ceremony escorted by his friends:Leslie and her dad right before the ceremony:The wedding ceremony:Their chupah was absolutely beautiful. It had intertwined vines which I noticed was also represented on their ketubah:I find the breaking of the plate so exciting!

Woo-hoo! They are married. I was expecting a kiss but there wasn’t one. However, the smiles on their faces here are just as special!After the ceremony the bride and the groom get to have some private time called Yichud.Once they come back, it’s time to celebrate! The dance floor was divided down the middle. The girls got to dance on one side and the guys on the other side. I have to say the boys’ side was a little crazier!

Danny and Leslie then got to sit down on their sides of the dance floor and watch their guests perform for them:Danny’s mom and Leslie’s mom had a special little skit prepared:After dinner Leslie and Danny did get to dance together The celebration concluded with the same seven blessings (Sheva Brachot) that were recited during the ceremony:Once the party was over we got to go back outside and take a little time for portraits of the bride and groom:I really loved Danny’s rhinoceros cuff links! So cool! They are from Banana Republic.Thank you two so much! I really loved being a part of your day. I hope you are having a great time in Maui! Mazel Tov!