Averi prepared for the wedding day at the Goff home. “My in-laws built their home, named ‘il Bacio’ (which actually means “the kiss” in Italian), with so much love and with the whole family in mind,” she says. “Their intention was not only to create a unique and beautiful home, but also for it to be a gathering place for family and friends.”

With This Ring 

Real estate developer and family friend Dary Stone officiated. Dary has known Christopher since he was a little boy. “He took so much time and care in crafting the ceremony to make it unique to us and it was so special to have him lead our ceremony,” Averi says.

Garden Party 

Happy Menocal designed the invites and crest, which were inspired by the natural beauty of the property and the house. “We loved the idea of using citrus fruits to introduce—or tease—our guests to the decor starting with the invitation,” Averi says.

On the Crest

The cake by Fancy Cakes by Lauren Kitchens features the same crest that was designed by Happy Menocal for the invitation.

Take a Card

Todd Fiscus came up with the idea to present the escort cards on beautifully decorated trays. 

White Maiden

Christopher’s three sisters, his sister-in-law, as well as Averi’s friend from New York served as bridesmaids. Green With Envy 

“Todd is so creative and was able to bring in elements of the home when creating our reception space,” says Averi. Guests could see down the gallery’s black-and-white Italian tiles all the way to the reception tent where the floors matched. 

Orange You Glad 

Todd and team designed the tent to look like an orangery, a greenhouse circa the early 1900s that stored citrus trees in the winter. Black-painted trellis details added to the charm and the garden vibe.

Wedding Guests: 

300

First Dance:

“Crazy Love” by Van Morrison

Wedding menu: 

First course: avocado gazpacho

Second course: chilled lobster Saint Anne and asparagus salad, with choice of oven-roasted  Nova Scotia halibut served with glazed heirloom carrots and fennel, Parmesan, and preserved lemon
salad in creamy aioli; or Bar N Ranch Texas Wagyu striploin served with cauliflower puree

Cocktails:

Sourced Cocktails provided an entirely custom cocktail menu with both nonalcoholic and alcoholic concoctions stemming from homemade blackberry-flavored drinks to rosé and champagne with hibiscus, whiskey and bourbon blended with lime juice, vodka with honeysuckle, and many more.