A Fairmont Wedding at The Fairmont Copley Plaza
“The beauty and grandeur of The Fairmont Copley Plaza's Grand Ballroom”
Congratulations on your wedding! What made you decide on having your wedding with us at Fairmont?
The only thing more impressive than the beauty and grandeur of The Fairmont Copley Plaza's Grand Ballroom, was the excellence of Tracey Gavin and her staff of culinary and hospitality professionals! We were finishing the final details of our wedding when the Boston Marathon bombs went off around us. Tracey maintained grace and composure and gave us the confidence that our wedding would still be wonderful. She delivered on that promise in so many ways, and helped overcome terrorist induced tragedy, and a city wide lock down, to deliver nothing less than the wedding of our dreams!
Where did you have your ceremony?
Our ceremony was held at the beautiful Emmanuel Church just a few blocks away! Our wedding prevailed in spite of the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombing, and the ceremony focused on celebrating love, and the preciousness of our friends and family. We were blessed to also be surrounded by the resilience of our city. We felt galvanized by the spirit and essence of Boston Strong.
Tell us about the flowers you chose. Did you go traditional or contemporary?
We chose to celebrate the colors of spring through our flowers. Cherry blossoms predominated, with accents of ivory and green.
Another integral part of the day is the wedding dress! Tell us about what you chose to wear.
I chose a grand ball gown- it seemed fitting for our fairy tale love and magical wedding!
Tell us about the meal you served your guests. What type and flavor cake did you have at your reception?
We had a delicious salad with tomatoes and pesto... Followed by scallops, risotto, and a wonderful fillet. We had an orange and pistachio cake, which reflected the cherry blossoms that adorned our tables. We also had a James Bond-themed groom's cake in honor of my husband's secret occupation.
What element(s) did you add to make the wedding uniquely ‘yours’?
We served our favorite cocktails- blue cheese stuffed olive martinis and cosmos at cocktail hour. We made sure that dinner paramount, and all our guests got to know each other before we ever hit the dance floor. The Fairmont Copley Plaza helped us organize wonderful pre-wedding events as well.
Where did you go on your honeymoon? Tell us about it.
We traveled to South Africa for an amazing safari and tour of the wine lands and countryside. We swam with great white sharks, hiked gorgeous mountains, ate and drank delicious food and wine- it was fabulous.
Vendors & Service Providers:
• Karen Kelly photography (www.thekkpcollection.com)
• Flowers by Steve (www.flowersbysteveinc.com)
For more information or to start planning your wedding at The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston:
www.fairmont.com/copley-plaza-boston/meetings-weddings/weddings/
