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Eolia Mansion Wedding : Sara and Tim: Part 2

Karen Leaf — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:29:03 +0000

Continued from yesterday, and picking up with Sara who is a most elegant and beautiful bride:

I know it’s a good toast when I am wiping away tears….

And Pete wants to hire Tim’s brother as entertainment for his next family function.

TAB LE WARS!

I NEED COMMENTS— WHOSE TABLE WAS THE MOST FUN ????

WHOSE EVER TABLE GETS THE MOST VOTE WILL ‘GIFT’ AN 8X10 TO TIM AND SARA–THE HAPPY COUPLE’S CHOICE!

I gotta say how much I love the Hora! Wish it lasted about 1/2 hour, although I’m betting Tim and Sara were glad to be on solid ground again.

Mad Dog 2020… Guys, it makes my stomach ache from the good times in ’76…. that’s all I’m gonna say about that.

And what a way to end the night-at least in Waterford.

Thank you both for your warmth and hospitality. Pete and I were treated like family and it was pure joy to document your love and celebrations.

Favorite Photos 2008, Wedding at Eolia at Harkness Park

Karen Leaf — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:47:18 +0000

Eolia, the mansion at Harkness Park in Waterford CT is one of the most beautiful venues I’ve ever seen. Located on Long Island Sound with large sweeping lawns and immaculate gardens, it is a place of peace and reflection. The smell of boxwood and the colors in the seasonal gardens make it a perfect location for a wedding and reception.

I arrived early for Carolyn and Adam’s wedding last October and couldn’t help but explore the grounds.

Walking around the grounds and admiring the architecture was a treat even before the wedding festivites began.

Eolia Mansion Wedding : Carolyn and Adam , Harkness Park

Karen Leaf — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:01:47 +0000

Me: Just want to make sure, October 15th is a Wednesday, is that right?

Carolyn: Yes, we’re going to be married at Harkness Park on Wednesday 15th October

I was intriqued to say the least with a Wednesday wedding and it’s so cool that Carolyn and Adam had their first date on October 15 2006, on the beach at Harkness, got engaged on the same beach October 15th 2007, and now celebrated their marriage October 15 2008!

The Eolia mansion has to be one of the most magnificent venues on the East Coast, first class service and gardens that are immaculate.

With Carolyn and Adam so happy with their friends and family supporting them it was a beautiful fall wedding.

I Love Love LOVE Carolyn’s simple slippers! The cobalt blue shoes were just the right color to complement the simple orange bouquets the girls carried and just popped with color.

This one was a surprise–as Carolyn was dressing she walked by the glass table and her reflection was perfect!

A huge benefit of having the dressing, ceremony, and reception in one place is that there is no down time or travel time between sites. Carolyn’s photography coverage was only 4 hours long, but we were able to get the girls gettting primped, the guys formals with plenty of time. Carolyn and Adam chose too see each other prior to the ceremony which saved a lot of time, as we were able to get some formals done before the ceremony, as well as afterwards.

Dinner was held in one of the rooms off the main entry with a fabulous view onto the Long Island Sound.

Thank you so much for asking me to share your day.