The next day, I brought my mom to several venues, including Grand Oaks Country Club. I later brought Greg to see it. He loved it! We both felt the venue was romantic, intimate, and charming. The staff was accommodating and professional and the venue provided everything we were looking for: incredible food, an outdoor ceremony, an indoor and outdoor space for cocktail hour, a stunning reception room to fit all our loved ones, and breathtaking views.
The director of catering, Margaret Addivinola, Betty Meems, our maître d’, and Yvette, my bridal attendant, were just a few of the outstanding staff members who made our big day so special. The employees at Grand Oaks Country Club never said no. Any request we had, right up to the very last minute, was followed through. They were incredibly thoughtful and helpful throughout the entire planning process and especially on the big day.
The weather was a crisp and refreshing 56 degrees with beautiful skies. Our guests were greeted with blankets “to have and to hold in case you get cold,” and beautiful music arranged by my sister, Meghann, a Broadway conductor. The ceremony was officiated by Mitch the Minister, who provided plenty of laughs, but also incredibly sentimental moments. The reading “Blessing of the Hands,” was read by Alexandra, the daughter of our matchmaker, while Mitch performed a knot tying ceremony, a tradition that has Greek, Roman, and Irish roots, our heritages.
