Eric and Johanna's Wedding: The Reception

all photos (c) Clay Ward except where marked otherwise

The gorgeous double rainbow (though you can only see one in the picture) that appeared in the afternoon between the ceremony and the reception. (photo credit: Kimberly Jennery)

The cake, from Rosie's Bakery --
Layer 1: Chocolate cake, chocolate ganache filling, with a layer of crystallized giner spread.
Layer 2: Golden butter cake, with orange buttercream frosting.
Layer 3: Hazelnut cake, with mocha buttercream frosting.
All covered in chocolate ganache, decorated with flowers coordinating with the bride's bouquet.

Eric beholds the groom's cake, made by the bride's mother in the shape of completely accurately-keyed clarinets. (Chocolate cake, chocolate frosting.)

photo credit: Tom Yu

The bride's mother, Susanna, lays out the centerpieces she designed (potted herbs for the guests to take home, ornamented with grape-vine wreaths with quotes about love.

The bride and groom's nephew and cousin, wreaking havoc.

...and some people worried there wouldn't be enough food...

The gorgeous challah baked by Jonathan Edelson, and the wedding favors (tins of tea, and tiny CDs containing songs by elh, Groovelily, and Fruit.) (photo credit: Kimberly Jennery)