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confines imposed by social distancing, they contemplated planning their wedding over a few years, as the dust settled and restrictions lifted. But Erica's grandmother — Ruth Salton, a Holocaust survivor who was 99 years old at the time — commented, "Well, I hope I make it to your wedding." For the bride, that simply wasn't a scenario she wanted to contemplate so she said, "Why wait two years?" She and Jared knew the always up-to-a-challenge team at Todd Events could provide a beautiful affair even with a three-week timeline. The good news was that the guest list would be small. How small? Well, only immediate family. "It was 10" she shares. "Plus a rabbi." That seems to be the perfect title for a yet- to-be-released romcom movie. T h e To d d E v e n t s t e a m transformed a large space at the Crescent Hotel into an intimate setting with the magic of pipe and drape. In the ceremony area, a beautiful runner emblazoned with their monogram led up to a stunning chuppah made from blue, white, and green hydrangeas. "I was 32 and I asked for romantic but didn't want a pretty preppy princess affair that many 19-year-olds dream of," the bride says. The event followed most Jewish traditions, but with some highly personal touches, including writing their own vows. The couple loves The Beatles, so "Here Comes The Sun" played as Erica made her way down the aisle, and her dining chair was emblazoned with "All You WEDDINGS Need" and his with "Is Love." The highlight of the day for the bride? Her mother had secretly created a slideshow that was projected after dinner where their absent friends, cousins, and other loved ones gave a toast. It's All In The Details Planning: Todd Events Dress: Monique Lhuillier Hair: Sonia Trevino Hair Makeup: My Fabulous Faces Venue: Hotel Crescent Court, Garden Room Photography: Kiss Me for Eternity — Thisbe Grace McWilliams Cake: Fancy Cakes by Lauren Flowers: Todd Events Rentals: Party! Dallas, Posh Couture Rentals, La Tavola Linen 38