This past August, I had the pleasure of assisting a couple get married at Camp Tanuga in Kalkaska, MI. Why Camp Tanuga, you may ask? Well, Rachel and Jeffrey met at Camp Tanuga as kids and knew it would be the perfect location to get married.
It was the perfect weekend of fun, love, laughter and activities. Friday night they kicked off the weekend with their ketubah signing followed by the camp ritual of meeting at the flag
pole for flag lowering continued by a rustic rehearsal dinner in the
"mess hall" and closing the night with bonfire and smores!
Saturday, during the day guests were able to utilize the amazing
camp grounds and do activities (from arts & crafts, water skiing,
regatta sail boat race and much more). Saturday lunch was a "Camp
Lunch" Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup- a camp lunch classic and our
favorite. The couple wanted their guests to
experience what they had been able to experience for many
summer of their lives.
Finally, the night had come. They had a cocktail prior to the ceremony
on the "reck-deck." Guests had light bites of Mediterranean style (our
favorite type of food) as well as Caprese Kebob, Butternut Squash,
Stuffed Mushroom, Garlic Bruschetta with Fresh Tomatoes. During the
cocktail hour guests could sign our "mad lib" guest book or look at the
window sills of love. During the cocktail hour they had live
music- cello and violinist.
The
decor was "naturally charming" for ceremony and party! Simple as they just added to
the natural beauty of camp grounds - with twine branch with lavender,
white flowers and small daises (white roses, white mini flower pots, yet
with a splash of lavender, mercury glass votives and vases) to give a
more elegant feel. As the ceremony took place at sundown on the
waterfront peak right off the lake- tea lights and candles were hung
from the large pine tree centered behind us, candle lanterns lined each
side the rose pedal aisle. Finally they were married under the chupah at
dark, the ceremony was magical - you could feel the warmth and love!
The party went late into the night- or rather... early sunday
morning. They had late night pizza from the local pizza place "G's" -
ordered as a late night snack. (G's Pizza was is a Tanuga staple for
camper birthdays, special occasions etc). The talented band, Fifty Amp
Fuse kept everyone on the dance floor all
night! It was a perfect weekend with their closest friends
and family
celebrating where their love began.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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