Miss Onion, NYC/Burlington, VT
Age and Occupation: 26, PR & Marketing and Jazz Singer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Data Analyst
Engagement Date: April 2, 2006
Wedding Date: September 2007
Blogging Since: July 11, 2007
Venue: Restaurant in Burlington
About Me: I didn't think I'd be "that girl," but I am having so much fun planning our wedding (mostly by myself). I'm a PR and Marketing Director for a major jazz festival and camp by day, and by night, a romantic jazz singer and bride-to-be! I hope all my research can help other brides in their planning.
First Dance…
May 20th, 2008 @ 6:38 pm by Mrs. Onion
After our cocktail hour was over we headed upstairs to the second floor of the restuarant where we hosted our reception.
Mr. Onion’s brother and one of my bridesmaids introduced us for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. Onion.
Then we immediately had our first dance to the Louis Armstrong version of “Kiss to build a dream on” — it had to be jazz!
Check out what my best friend likes to call “dance face” — that’s right! I cracked up when I saw this photo.
This is as fancy as our moves got — we didn’t take lessons as we didn’t want pressure. We didn’t even think we would have a first dance and decided about 2 weeks before the wedding to just go for it. We kept it simple and chose a very meaningful (but short) song and had fun.
Yay! So happy 
At the end of the dance everyone raised their glasses for a sweet toast by my bridesmaid. Because the end of our ceremony was interrupted by fire engine sirens, she sweetly re-read our Apache Blessing that was supposed to end the ceremony.
Next up…toasts and the reception continues.
Photos: Daria Bishop Photography
Flowers: Fresh Floral Design Studio
Location: Adrianas Restaurant, and the Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, VT
My Dress: Romona Keveza from Mark Ingram’s Bridal Atelier
My Shoes: Cynthia Rowley Trilogy
Mr. Onion’s suit: Alan David Custom
GM Suits: Dante Zellar, NYC
Bridesmaids Dresses: Any Taylor Celebration Collection
6 Responses to “First Dance…”
You both look so lovely! Odd question now - I noticed that you were dancing on carpet. Did your whole party end up dancing on it as well? I’m torn about renting a dancefloor for our reception room, which has lovely carpet. I can’t decide if anyone will notice or care!
Julie - Dancing wasn’t a focus of our reception — if people felt inspired they danced a bit, but it wasn’t like dinner was over then everyone danced for an hour. So if you’re a serious dancing crowd, it might not hurt to rent a proper dance floor.
Sweet photos! I love the song you chose, and your dress looks just fabulous “in action”.
I love your song choice!! Congrats again:)
