Old World Garden
Eddie and I met through mutual friends while we were living in Manhattan. I am a financial analyst and he is a solutions architect. For our first date, Eddie chose a romantic Italian restaurant on the East Side. Over the next two years, we traveled many places. On a special vacation to Florence, Italy, Eddie proposed overlooking the Ponte Vecchio.
When choosing a venue, we loved the Old World feel of the Castle Hotel and Spa, from the elegant design to the beautifully landscaped grounds. This reminded us of the breathtaking castles in Ireland. We loved that the Castle offered space for a rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after-party, and Sunday brunch. Our guests could stay at the venue or at one of the nearby hotels. Eddie and I worked with Mika Hori, executive director, and Cesar Calderon, director of sales and catering, to plan and customize our event. Mika and Cesar were even present on our wedding day, which meant a lot to us. The staff was very gracious, accommodating, and detail-oriented.