Charlene and Brandon
Wedding rehearsal is May 11th . Time will be noted soon. Happy coincidence … May 11 2023 is also National Twilight Zone Day
SUPER IMPORTANT! ( Please read all details all the way to end of page)
Please be sure you have read and understood the dress code. It is listed and explained in full details below. This is a formal event. ( Think evening dresses and suits or Tuxes) No casual wear is permitted. Please be respectful. Also please only wear neutral tones and guests are asked to please avoid wearing black. BUT please stick to neutrals. Feel free to be glam and gorgeous, men and ladies.
Seating : We have a sit wherever you want policy other than the seats marked for the deceased. Open seating will also be at the reception. We know there will be late RSVP’s and to keep it simple we want you to sit where you like, with whom you like.
Regarding the invitations many of you were sent…The RSVP date I need to have them back by is April 20 2023. So please provide your address and see what life holds for you. Hopefully you can make it. It is going to be amazing! You can RSVP here on the site using the contact the Bride page.
CURRENTLY EVERYONE IS ALLOWED A PLUS ONE, WE MAY ALLOW A PLUS 2 DEPENDING ON HOW ADDRESSES AND RSVPS GO. MY OFFICIANT GETS TO BRING 2, OUR CAP IS 150 GUESTS.
If you want to bring more than one guest please contact me and ask , as we may be able to allow it depending on how invites are returned or submitted.
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THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT: THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHO I HAVE TOLD MY VENUE TO DENY ENTRY TO. THIS IS FOR THE PEACE AND HAPPINESS OF EVERYONE ELSE AT THE WEDDING. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU FALL INTO THAT GROUP , YOU WILL BE ESCORTED AWAY FROM THE CELEBRATION.
Please be respectful. Thank you.
The Bride’s Grandmother :Martie C Elzey Graduation from Bowie State University. Martie Elzey raised me and taught school for 50 years. Birthdate May 14 1913
We do suggest to our guests , due to favors, due to the 5 hour premium bar that you either have a designated driver, or you use UBER OR LYFT because this IS going to be a party!!!!!!!!
Due to Briza’s Schedule they do rehearsals on Thursdays. So please plan to be in town by Wednesday night. This includes Grooms parents, bridal party, and officiant.
I will be Cheffing it up and letting you taste some of my dishes.
The menu for parents and bridal party is: Rehersal Dinner !!
Gourmet Grilled cheese sandwiches
Lasagna
Salad
Garlic bread
Vegetarian Pasta
Dips and toasted pita chips
Tacos and Spanish Rice
Hello All,Now I know we are all adults and I should really not have to even lay this out like this…But sometimes things can get a little tricky.I know we all have different personalities, backgrounds and beliefs so I would like to lay it out to where I believe we can have a great time. My goal is for no arguments and no embarrassing behavior.1. While there is a 5 hour bar, please know your body. If you begin getting drunk, like an embarrassing or belligerent drunk, please take a cool off period and drink something non alcoholic or step outside for air.2. This group is my friends, my family, my Groom’s friends and family. If you are having a conversation with someone and it’s not your cup of tea , please agree to disagree,be cordial and do not ruin our day.3. Troublemakers who I already know are troublemakers will be on a do not give entrance to list to make sure only those invited and coming with light and love are let in.4. No judgement of others allowed!!! We have friends from all types of communities. We have some friends and web clients of all walks of life and orientations. We do not judge and we ask that you do not judge also. Some of them are our best web design clientele. So don’t come with an attitude about what should not even concern you and mess our business and friendships up. LOVE IS LOVE!Thank you and I greatly appreciate you all. Let’s behave like adults and have a great time together, celebrating love and my Mom Mom Martie.
Please when sending your RSVP’s look over this menu and send back your dinner preference. Please note if something if something ends up being subsituted, I will do my best to give you advance notice. Dependent upon venue.
SUPER IMPORTANT: PLEASE WRITE IN ANY FOOD ALLERGIES YOU HAVE!
For now here are your options:
6 Hor d’oeuvres
Coconut Shrimp
Parmesan Crusted meatballs w tomato creme fraiche
Tomatillo Gazpacho
Mushroom and Gruyere Croquettes
Tostato w Avocado
Mahi taco
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Simple Salad
Butter Lettuce, Cherry Tomato, Shallots, & Cherry Vinaigrette
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Plated Entrees
Miso Glazed Scottish Salmon ( our guests and our region of Maryland prefer a honey glaze mustard sauce with small bacon bits) it is how I make mine for my Chef business. Miso is already fishy and I don’t really want it on the
Salmon.Jasmine Rice, Stir Fried Asian Vegetables and Micro Cilantro
Pan Citrus Chicken
Peruvian Style Fried Rice, Crisp Garlic Infused French Beans, White Wine Chicken Reduction
Troffi Pasta , (MEAT FREE) but Pesto and garlic in my pastas are a must.
Peas, Tomato, Spinach & Shaved Truffle tossed with Troffi Pasta in a Light, Creamy Butter Sauce
I have already spoken with Nelly (our planner) about using 3 of my pasta recipes.
As for the pastas to put my sauces on, bowtie, ravioli,fettuccine
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For the Vendors
Mozzarella and Sauce
Cheeseburger slider w fries
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5 hour bar
MORE IMPORTANT INFO FOR WEDDING GUESTS.
Dress code, FORMAL, black tie optional.
Ladies evening dresses preferred, it doesnt have to be floor length but it should at least have some sparkle if you don’t do floor length.
Men tie and jacket required even if you do not wear tuxedos.
WE PREFER NO LADIES WEAR GREY OR BLACK, this is reserved for the wedding party so they stand out.
Parents and Grandparents of groom and bride are asked to wear dark grey or steel grey.
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Due to some family issues (Brides side), regretfully there will be security to make sure no one ruins our day. I deserve happiness and it will not be interupted. This is also to ensure our guests FEEL at ease, no tension no arguing etc.
I ask that you please AGAIN send me your addresses even if you are not sure yet.
You have till April 10 2023 to get the RSVP back to me.
Please however even if not certain find a space to book for your stay that allows cancellations just in case you need.
May is one of Miami’s most popular tourist months and spaces will sell out.
We will have a 5 hour premium bar , open bar and I am sure you will find the food to be delicious as well.
My personal pasta sauce recipes will be used on the pastas.
Please if you lost your mom bring a photo.
I will be reserving 9 seats with framed photos of those I have lost that I held dear.
We cannot wait to have you be part of this special day.
We have planned for two years and I have put my heart and soul into this as its to honor my Mom Mom Marties Birthday!
Most of the Brides friends do no have small children anymore, however IF YOU HAVE A CHILD TO BRING, I need to know so we can take that into account, and arrange a sitter for them at the second half of reception when things are definitely going to be “not for kiddos”
With Love,
The Bride and Groom
May 14 2023