01of 20KT MerryFor her March 9 wedding to boyfriend of two years Zandy Reich at Napa’s Carneros Resort in California, Lea Michele walked down the aisle in a custom Monique Lhuillierdress fit for a princess.She chose a strapless gown with structural sweetheart neckline and silk gazar draped over the corset-style bodice. The voluminous hand-tufted skirt and cathedral-length veil made from hand-appliquéd lace created the ultimate fairytale silhouette.
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For her March 9 wedding to boyfriend of two years Zandy Reich at Napa’s Carneros Resort in California, Lea Michele walked down the aisle in a custom Monique Lhuillierdress fit for a princess.
She chose a strapless gown with structural sweetheart neckline and silk gazar draped over the corset-style bodice. The voluminous hand-tufted skirt and cathedral-length veil made from hand-appliquéd lace created the ultimate fairytale silhouette.
02of 20Courtesy Monique Lhuillier“The last [dress] I tried on was that one that I saw online and I absolutely loved it. In the entire wedding process, that was one of my most favorite moments, being at that fitting with Brad, and with my mom, and letting my mom see me wearing my wedding dress for the first time was so magical," Michele told PEOPLE.
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“The last [dress] I tried on was that one that I saw online and I absolutely loved it. In the entire wedding process, that was one of my most favorite moments, being at that fitting with Brad, and with my mom, and letting my mom see me wearing my wedding dress for the first time was so magical," Michele told PEOPLE.
03of 20KT MerryOf her entire bridal look,Michele told PEOPLE, “My dress is very classic, which was very important to me. It’s important to [Zandy and me] that we look back on our photos, and that they’re classic. I wanted to stay away from a lot of current trends.”
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Of her entire bridal look,Michele told PEOPLE, “My dress is very classic, which was very important to me. It’s important to [Zandy and me] that we look back on our photos, and that they’re classic. I wanted to stay away from a lot of current trends.”
04of 20KT MerryThe bride shared a smile with parents Marc and Edith Sarfati before walking down the aisle.
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The bride shared a smile with parents Marc and Edith Sarfati before walking down the aisle.
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06of 20KT MerryGleeandScream Queenscreator Ryan Murphy officiated the ceremony; Michele’s best friend Jonathan Groff was “man of honor,” while Reich’s brother Spencer was best man.
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GleeandScream Queenscreator Ryan Murphy officiated the ceremony; Michele’s best friend Jonathan Groff was “man of honor,” while Reich’s brother Spencer was best man.
07of 20KT Merry“Lea was calm [but] so excited for the big moment,” said longtime friendBrad Goreski, who styled the star for the big day. “Zandy was smiling from ear to ear!” he added. “They were both so happy.”
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“Lea was calm [but] so excited for the big moment,” said longtime friendBrad Goreski, who styled the star for the big day. “Zandy was smiling from ear to ear!” he added. “They were both so happy.”
08of 20KT MerryOf her vows, Michele told PEOPLE, “It [was] a moment to say how fortunate I am that this amazing man is choosing to spend the rest of his life with me.“Added Goreski of the touching vows: “There was not a dry eye in the house.”
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Of her vows, Michele told PEOPLE, “It [was] a moment to say how fortunate I am that this amazing man is choosing to spend the rest of his life with me.”
Added Goreski of the touching vows: “There was not a dry eye in the house.”
09of 20KT MerryIn a nod to tradition, the pair spent the night before their big day apart, and when Michele first saw Reich standing beneath a white ranunculus and garden-rose-adorned chuppah, “it was as if nobody else was there,” a guest told PEOPLE. “As Lea walked toward him, they looked so lovingly at each other. . . . It [had] poured rain before the wedding, but when it was time for the ceremony, the sky opened up and the sun shone in. It was all perfect.
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In a nod to tradition, the pair spent the night before their big day apart, and when Michele first saw Reich standing beneath a white ranunculus and garden-rose-adorned chuppah, “it was as if nobody else was there,” a guest told PEOPLE. “As Lea walked toward him, they looked so lovingly at each other. . . . It [had] poured rain before the wedding, but when it was time for the ceremony, the sky opened up and the sun shone in. It was all perfect.
10of 20KT MerryFor bands, “I went with classic gold,” said Reich, while Michele opted for simple diamonds, both from XIV Karats, and a thin gold band underneath to honor Jewish tradition. “I didn’t want to take attention away from the beautiful (engagement) ring Zandy created for me,” she said.
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For bands, “I went with classic gold,” said Reich, while Michele opted for simple diamonds, both from XIV Karats, and a thin gold band underneath to honor Jewish tradition. “I didn’t want to take attention away from the beautiful (engagement) ring Zandy created for me,” she said.
11of 20KT MerryAppetizers included seafood — plus grilled cheese and fries, which the bride and groom shared with champagne.
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Appetizers included seafood — plus grilled cheese and fries, which the bride and groom shared with champagne.
12of 20KT MerryDinner had “a Tuscany-Italian vibe, with family-style pasta, big, long tables, lots of red wine,” Michele shared.
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Dinner had “a Tuscany-Italian vibe, with family-style pasta, big, long tables, lots of red wine,” Michele shared.
13of 20KT MerryThe bride and groom each hadtheir own signature cocktail: Michele’s was a vodka martini, and Reich, a Philadelphia native, picked a Manhattan cheekily named “Don’t Tell Philly: Zandy’s favorite… Manhattan.”
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The bride and groom each hadtheir own signature cocktail: Michele’s was a vodka martini, and Reich, a Philadelphia native, picked a Manhattan cheekily named “Don’t Tell Philly: Zandy’s favorite… Manhattan.”
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The couple cut into a gorgeous two-tier white wedding cake while Barbra Streisand’s “Happy Days Are Here Again” played in the background. The simple confection, a light vanilla flavored cake with raspberry filling and buttercream icing, featured just three white flowers. It sat on a stand covered with vintage sheet music as a nod to Michele’s musical background.
15of 20KT MerryAt the wedding, the couple celebrated with their family and close friends, including Michele’sGleepals Darren Criss and Becca Tobin, as well asScream Queensactress Emma Roberts and, of course, man of honor Groff.
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At the wedding, the couple celebrated with their family and close friends, including Michele’sGleepals Darren Criss and Becca Tobin, as well asScream Queensactress Emma Roberts and, of course, man of honor Groff.
16of 20KT Merry“For the dancing dress after the reception, Monique Lhuillier made this amazing dress for me,” Michele told PEOPLE. “From her new collection she has this very sexy, black mini dress with long sleeves, and she [made] it special for me, in white.”
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“For the dancing dress after the reception, Monique Lhuillier made this amazing dress for me,” Michele told PEOPLE. “From her new collection she has this very sexy, black mini dress with long sleeves, and she [made] it special for me, in white.”
17of 20KT MerryReich — president of AYR clothing company — had his own reception surprise: a shirt with his new wife’s likeness.
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Reich — president of AYR clothing company — had his own reception surprise: a shirt with his new wife’s likeness.
18of 20KT MerryOne special performance came fromCriss, Michele’sGleecostar and dear friend, who hopped onstage with guitar in hand to serenade the couple with a selection of songs, including “Semi-Charmed Life” and “Moondance.” Michele and her husband joined him for a rendition of “Torn” later on.
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One special performance came fromCriss, Michele’sGleecostar and dear friend, who hopped onstage with guitar in hand to serenade the couple with a selection of songs, including “Semi-Charmed Life” and “Moondance.” Michele and her husband joined him for a rendition of “Torn” later on.
19of 20KT MerryFresh doughnuts were a touch ofla dolce vita.
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Fresh doughnuts were a touch ofla dolce vita.
20of 20KT MerryWhile the wedding night was unforgettable, Michele and Reich are excited about their future. “The best days of all will be what we get to do with each other for the rest of our lives,” Michele said. “I couldn’t be more grateful.”
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While the wedding night was unforgettable, Michele and Reich are excited about their future. “The best days of all will be what we get to do with each other for the rest of our lives,” Michele said. “I couldn’t be more grateful.”
source: people.com
