Searching for the perfect place...

New York or California....that is the big question. Well, the answer to the oh-so-important question, "Dianna, where will the wedding take place?" is....drum roll please...New York. Now my wonderful, beautiful family has an excuse to take a vacation to New York! I know you were all just dying to see Long Island, right? Now, on to the next question...

To beach or to vineyard? I have always wanted to get married on the beach. While doing research on a beautiful beach location to hold my fabulous wedding, I discovered the wineries on the North Fork of the island. You mean to tell me we can say our vows amoungst the grapes in the middle of a vineyard? Sign me up! This sounded picturesque and beautiful, with the grapes and the grass and the sun shining down.

We took a day trip to wine country and checked out a few places. As we stepped into the first winery, I fell in love. Sparkling Pointe was gorgeous, with white walls and hardwood floors and a beautiful contemporary feel. The art work displayed colorful beach and carnival scenes from Rio de Janeiro, where the owner bought his collection. I didn't know what I wanted in my winery before I got there, but I knew now. And Graig felt the same way. Unfortunately our excitement wore off when we realized the main room was just too small for our decent sized guest list to dine and to dance.

The other wineries we saw that day were pretty but nothing like the first one. Our second choice winery of the day had almost everything we wanted - the space, beautiful views and a built in, day-of coordinator in the woman who runs the place. Bedell may be an option, but I have one more place in mind. Stay tuned for details...

SPARKLING POINTE

 

BEDELL