WORTH THE WAIT
Welcome to
the Wedding of:
Christopher Rivera
& Andrew Ibarra
Friday, the Tenth of June,
Two Thousand Twenty-Two
Château Plombis,
Castelsagrat, France
The Ceremony
Four o’clock in the afternoon
PROCESSIONAL
“A Million Dreams” by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
– The Wedding Party accompanied by Pete McGrane on Guitar
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
– Jason White, Celebrant
FIRST READING
An excerpt from Les Miserables, by Victor-Marie Hugo
– Daphne Baille
SECOND READING
An excerpt from the Majority Decision, Obergefell v. Hodges by Justice Anthony Kennedy
– Brandon Wrazen, Esq.
HANDFASTING
“Married Life” by Michael Giacchino
– Alaina Calabro, Cassandra Sperlein, and Jason White, accompanied by Pete McGrane on Guitar
EXCHANGING OF VOWS
– Christopher Rivera & Andrew Ibarra
EXCHANGING OF RINGS
– Christopher Rivera & Andrew Ibarra
DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE
– Jason White
RECESSIONAL
“Wake Me Up” by Tim Bergling
– The Wedding Party, accompanied by Pete McGrane on Guitar
Our Wedding Party:
Alaina – Christopher's Best Woman
Cassandra – Andrew's Best Woman
Brandon – Christopher's Groomsman
Bryan – Christopher's Groomsman
Therrie – Andrew's Groomsperson
Christopher – Andrew's Groomsman
Jason – Our Celebrant
The Reception
Five o’clock in the afternoon
CANAPÉS & LIVE STATIONS
Agen Prunes wrapped in Cured Bacon*
Foie Gras on Pain Grille with Confit Onion
Prawn and Chorizo Skewers with Gremolata*
Chicken Skewers and Satay Dip*
Mini Bruschetta topped with Vine Tomatoes, Thyme, Garlic and a shaving of Comté
Hand-sliced Jambon Cru*
*these menu items are gluten free
AT THE BAR
BEERS
Celtpils, Blonde Pilsner
Fürstenburg Export Original, Lager
WINES* & BUBBLES
Domaine de Beauregard, Châteauneuf du Pape
Château de Coucheroy, Sauvignon Blanc
Les Quatre Tours, Rosé Signature
Veuve Clicquot, Champagne Brut
SIGNATURE DRINKS & SPIRITS
“Love is Whisky Business”
Wilcox Burbon, Ginger Beer, Orange Curaçao“You’re My Main Squeeze”*
Fair Vodka, Homemade Lemonade, MintWilcox Burbon, neat or with mixers
Fair Vodka,* neat or with mixers
*our wines and vodka are gluten free
FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
Pete McGrane on Guitar
Silhouette Artist
Photo Station
Please take a moment to add a photo & message to the guest book!
The Dinner
Six-thirty in the evening
First Course
Ginger and Coriander Crab Cakes with a Chilli Salsa Dip
Main Course
Confit de Canard with Red Wine and Plum Sauce Served with Potato Gratin Dauphinois and Haricots Verts
Dessert
White Chocolate & Raspberry Creme Brulée
Piece Montée
Specialty Menus
For our gluten-free guests:
First Course: Tomato Gazpacho
The main course is gluten-free
Dessert: White Chocolate & Raspberry Creme Brulée
For our vegetarian guests:
First Course: Camembert and Walnut Parcels served with Salad and Cranberry Dip
Main Course: Roasted Red Peppers stuffed with Marmande Tomatoes and homemade Tapenade
The desserts are vegetarian-friendly
Toasts
Cassandra Sperlein, Andrew’s Best Woman
Alaina Calabro, Christopher’s Best Woman
Pablo Ibarra, Andrew’s Father
Ron Rivera, Christopher’s Father
The Party
Nine o’clock in the evening
Hosted by James Carr, The British DJ in France
The First Dance
“I Am Yours” by Andy Grammer
– Christopher & Andrew
The Mother/Son Dance
“Forever Young” by Rod Stewart
– Araceli & Andrew
The Other Mother/Son Dance
“Love is a Verb” by John Mayer
– Stephanie & Christopher
The Guests Dance
Multiple Songs by Various Artists
– Everyone, including you
“Midnight munchies” will be served at 11pm.
The bar will remain open through the conclusion of the party at midnight.
