The Wedding
October 30, 2010
Cochino Lodge
The Alversons and Pavlics Celebrated with a Wedding of Rustic Elegance. The chosen date was excellent as the weather was cool throughout the day permitting the lodge doors to remain open then extending to a lawn setting of tables and on to the Grand Deck and West Gallery for more seating with the Cabana (also known as the Open Chapel) revised for a double buffet to serve the guests. Over 365 guests attended this gala affair. It was truly an outdoor wedding at its finest. The Front Veranda with white rocker seating and a rustic 12 foot table was the focal point for the wedding cakes as well as photographs. Music wafted over the water and hillside as dusk began. This was truly a beautiful and unique wedding.
Natural Flowers from the
great outdoors.
Inside the lodge an inspirational message greeted the guests
It is now Mr. & Mrs.
The First Kiss as Mr. and Mrs. Pavlic with the waters
of Cochino Bayou as witness.
The Ceremony begins.
The Eastern Veranda was arranged with a large rustic table that held the Wedding Cakes
These were displayed on large slices of tree trunks. So Unique and attractive.
What a Cake, a delicious 'tree trunk"
Red Velvet and soooo delicious
Beautiful tables facing the lake
Mother of the Groom
Just before the ceremony
The Grand Deck was decorated with lights and seating with barstools.
The West Gallery had refreshments, lights, and writing on the Marque of flashing lights.
The woods of Cochino Lodge were full of joy.
Seating on the East Lawn
a combination of antique church pews of Cochino and white chairs rented from A1 Party Rentals of Lufkin, Texas.
Before the Guests
After the arrival of the guests and the beginning of the Ceremony
Father of the Bride
Father and Daughter walk toward the after from
the Main House
Under the tree and moss
So beautiful and with thoughts racing.
A lovely look toward her new life.
Those gorgous Bridal Attendants
Attendants
The Cabana, aka the Open Chapel, was rearranged for the
Buffet, catered by La Unica of Lufkin, Texas
and was delicious and so easy to set up.
A glorious crowd friends and relatives.
Waiting in line to sign the guest Book.
Seating on the Grand Deck.
Night lights of the Main House
East Veranda table set- up of antique mirrors, Old Old Old late 1700s doors and slices of trees was astonishing.
It was hard to stop looking at this arrangement.
Father of the Bride
Just Married and smiling
Mother of the Groom and the Groom
Music was provided by Blaire Booker, Kim Strong and Sam Shupak
Tables were situated on the East Lawn for the many guests
So Happy !!!!!
The Tamale Cart (or beverage stand)
A Cochino Lodge vehicle
that had the famous La Unica tamales for the crowd just before the
Main Meal.
La Unica At work in the Cabana
Through the Window of the
outdoor garden
Inside the Lodge the decor was soft and subtle yet echoed the outside
decor of Rustic Elegance
Mother of the Bride
with real rose petals
for her daughter's wedding walk to the alter.
(Casual, no shoes at Cochino are necessary)
Bride's Mother
Mr. Smart, friend of the family
Officiant, Carpenter's Way Minister, Mark Wilke
Mother and Father of the Bride
Just before the Ceremony
Photos on the 1700s doors used as a backdrop.
Mason Jars were hung from hooks filled with flowers,
these lined the walkway to the alter.
Amber Nash did a great job orchestrating the wishes and desires of the Bride.
Every facet of the wedding came to fruition at the moment intended.
Nothing was left undone.
Amber was such a pleasure to work with and so helpful.
Burlap and 'green' plates and flatware.
East Lawn Round tables for guests
Enchanting.
So beautiful, Mother and Daugher
They sang and worked for 2 days.
and were so much fun.
West Gallery
"Pub" area.
They are best friends whose friendship caught fire.
They will live Happily Ever After
and raise a family to appreciate
the everyday simple things in life.
Only at Cochino, see the deer at the right of the porch.
They are everywhere and very bold.
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