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The Ultimate Music Lover's Dream Wedding
Special Events Staff Dec 13, 2021

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The venue
Photo courtesy Scott Harris

The wedding was held at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY.

Our House
Photo courtesy Scott Harris

The lyrics to "Our House" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young were written down the aisle.

The garland
Photo courtesy Scott Harris

The ceremony took place under a feather garland multi-layered canopy with blue and green butterflies illuminating The Capitol's wall.

The dress
Photo courtesy Arius Photography

The bride's cousin Katie Fong designed her dress.

The couple
Photo courtesy Arius Photography

The couple met in the Capitol Theater's inner-sanctum bar and music club, Garcia's, years ago.

The bands
Photo courtesy Emily Schmalholz

The groom is in a band that plays the venue often & played at the wedding.

The Capitol Theater
Photo courtesy Emily Schmalholz

The Capitol Theatre is located 30 miles from NYC. The 2,000-capacity theater, known as “the original rock palace,” showcased legends such as Traffic, The Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Chuck Berry, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones. 

The reception
Photo courtesy Emily Schmalholz

The party kicked in with multiple bands, a plated dinner, a CYR wheel performance, high energy dance sets and each table named for an artist that has played The Capitol.

Garcia's
Photo courtesy Scott Harris

The Capitol’s inner-sanctum bar and music club, Garcia’s, was named for Jerry Garcia in partnership with his family. A venue of its own, Garcia’s showcases local artists and nationally touring acts across the musical spectrum. 

The caterer
Photo courtesy Scott Harris

Matt Miller catered the event.

The first dance
Photo courtesy Scott Harris

The couple shares their first dance.

All that brass
Photo courtesy Scott Harris

A brass band surprised guests from the balcony after the couple said “I do” and led everyone back to Garcia’s for cocktail hour.

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