The ceremony begins |
at the foot of the Obelisk. |
Tom and the best man listen as |
the minister makes a point to Monika and her best woman. |
It was a happy event on a beautiful September afternoon in NY. |
The readings and the exchanges begin.. |
Tom speaks |
...the minister continues |
the guests are listening... |
more of the guests. |
A song in all our hearts .... |
A circle of family and close friends ... |
The violinist waits to play .... |
Guests do their part by blowing bubbles .... |
The couple promise to love, respect & travel together... |
bubbles underscore the feeling of the day ... |
Mr. & Mrs. |
a kiss for luck.... |
The Tom & Monika Wedding Parade starts to form up.... |
The Tomonika's Race Numbers are given out ...... |
Monika pins on Tom's race number... |
The stilt walkers start to dance in the background .... |
The rag time band starts to tune up their instruments .. |
A brief balancing act with race numbers, pins and champagne.. |
Tom leads the Tomonika Wedding Parade to the reception. |
The Tomonika CAKE!!!! |
Too pretty to cut?? Not on your life ..... |
Suzanne (2nd plate) decides to take a brief nap.... |
Petya tries an end run around the cake table... |
More well wishes .... |
photographers all around ...... |
The big moment is here - the bride cuts the cake... |
we have slices begining....carrot cake layer, vanilla layer and chocolate layer with great buttercream frosting! |
The bride feeds the groom .... |
then the groom feeds the bride. |
Mr. & Mrs. invite the guests to have cake! |