Jessica and Dima had a nice family oriented Russian-Jewish wedding. La Mirage Banquets on the outskirts of Chicago is known for hosting European style weddings where the dinner hour is not an hour at all, but the entire evening of dinner, dancing, singing, and toasts.
Prior to the wedding, the Jessica and Dima spent time with their photographer for a two-hour indoor portrait session, and it helped loosen the couple up as there were some pre-ceremony nervous butterflies flying around. Jessica’s biggest fear? That she would trip or stumble while walking down the aisle.
European style weddings differ a bit from what we often see in an American wedding because there’s no set dinner hour. Typically guests will enter and be seated at a table that’s already pre-set with appetizers and salads. The couple is introduced and after a toast or two, the dancing begins. After 20 minutes of dancing guests will have a seat, fill their glasses and their plates once again, and listen to a couple more toasts. This continues through the evening until it gets closer to midnight when it’s time to cut the cake. That’s right! The cake cutting is toward the end of the evening rather than during the dinner hour.
The best way to describe their wedding would be a family and friend celebration full of laughs, guest singing appearances from distant cousins, and a lot of happiness and love.
Mazel tov, Jessica and Dima!
Photographer: Michael Novo Photography
Venue: LaMirage Restaurant
Submitted via Two Bright Lights
