We always wanted to get married at Northern Valley Affairs at Temple Emanu-El. I loved the temple sanctuary and the antique dome is exquisite. The stone exterior is gorgeous, and it was special to have a meaningful ceremony and a stellar reception all in one venue. Meeting Les Friedman, the owner, and Marty Maged, the general manager, sealed the deal. They were amazing. They had a whole checklist to keep us on track, were incredibly organized, and helped choreograph the whole event. Their valuable experience and advice helped ensure our wedding turned out exactly as we hoped. Plus, the tasting was, as my husband puts it, one of the best nights of his life. The catering is incredible!
The day began with my bedekken and Tal’s tisch. It was a beautiful day and I was outside sitting with the women in my family and my bridesmaids as everyone greeted me. Tal was in another room having plenty of fun with our fathers and his friends. We both had plenty of food and drinks available. Passed hors d’oeuvres included horseradish-crusted steak, sesame-crusted chicken, savory waffle cones filled with tuna tartar, and a Romanian barbecue with a chef cooking right in front of our guests. Everyone loved it. My dad and I especially loved the sushi bar!
