Crysta and Teddy - A Family Celebration

                       

Sunday June 5, 2016 was the day that family and friends met to celebrate the marriage of Crysta Jarczynski and Teddy Monacelli. The weekend in Mikwaukee was a perfect reflection of their thoughtful yet casual style. From the welcome buffet dinner and grab-a-seat at Teddy's mom's (with the incredible Love Cake) - to the lets-hope-it-doesn't-rain-because-we're exchanging vows at the hillside community amphitheater - the event had friends and family from near and far mixing it up. 

                  

 The reception party at the historical Lakefront Brewery was an equally unique venue. The large windows to the outdoors, brick walls, long wooden tables topped with casually displayed field flowers and succulents, hand printed place cards and long bar with beers on tap just oozed with a come in and have a great time vibe. And we did!

                      

The food was delicious, including local specialties like large warm pretzels with toppings only truly understood by folks who've spent a serious amount of time in Milwaukee. Hint - cheese was involved. The there was red cabbage as part of the buffet - which required going back for seconds. 

                     

The bride and groom fed each other ice cream instead of cake and why not? Who wouldn't prefer a make it yourself ice cream Sunday over wedding cake? (Could be the launching of a desert trend.)

                      

And did I mention a serious amount of dancing?  I means HOURS worth, where the dance floor absolutely never emptied out. Altogether evidence that these this couple  merged two families with the same ideas about how you define a good time with relatives and friends. If this is the beginning, it's forshadowing of wonderful things to come. 

                                               Congratulations Crysta and Teddy!