Wedding of Adrienne Yeganeh & Liel Hollander
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t was at the start of law school that Adrienne and Liel first met and became friends. In a matter of months their friendship grew into a loving and devoted relationship. The couple not only went out for Saturday night dinners, but spent every waking hour together in class and the library studying hard for the following three years. Many would ask in jest, “Don’t you get sick of each other?!” but they would always glance at one another with a quick smile, and reply “Never!” in unison. It was clear that if they could survive law school together, everything else would fall into place. Two years into their relationship it became apparent to Liel that he wanted to make Adrienne his wife, and he approached her parents, Lori and Maier Yeganeh, with his intentions. With her family’s blessings in tow, Liel knelt before Adrienne, against the sweeping backdrop of Cancun shores, and asked for her hand in marriage. Liel’s parents, Orly and Zvi Hollander, were overjoyed in welcoming Adrienne into their family! From that moment on, planning kicked into high gear as the couple sought out the ideal wedding vendors. It wasn’t long before they landed upon the perfect team of individuals to create their special day. With the help of Gayle and Robert at Seaview Caterers, Adrian from Metro Florist Decorators, videographer Bobby Farokhzad at Studio Flash and Carlos from the band Fiesta – the couple knew everything would be wonderful! It was soon after the planning phase began that Adrienne and Liel graduated from law school and began studying for the bar exam. Thankfully, their parents selflessly provided hours of assistance in perfecting the final details! On October 25, 2008 Adrienne and Liel descended the aisle at the breathtaking sanctuary of Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst, New York. A sanctuary they had both fallen in love with months before. The beautiful couple stood below the immaculately constructed chuppah, surrounded by over four hundred of their closest friends and family from places as far off as Israel and London. Rabbi Abraham Eckstein, a beloved Rabbi of both families, led the ceremony with an accompaniment of beautiful sung melodies by world renowned Cantor Mayer Levy. The wedding was perfectly orchestrated in every way imaginable. Delectable food was served, fabulous music played, and the couple’s happiness illuminated the dance floor for the duration of the evening. As the band’s last song faded into the night, a dance floor of packed guests stood in disbelief. Could it be over already?! All were in agreement; this was an unforgettable night - the wedding of a lifetime! Currently, Adrienne and Liel are pursuing successful careers as attorneys in midtown Manhattan. Photography by JoVon
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