Joseph and I went to LA for my friend Frankie Leigh’s son’s wedding. Frankie and I have been friends since we were 14 in London . She is an entrepreneur in the music business. Justin, the groom, is her son.
The wedding took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel http://www.thebeverlyhillshotel.com/. It is owned by the same group which also owns the Bel-Air Hotel, where Joseph and I were married.
The wedding was quite spectacular with the most incredible décor. The scent from the hundreds and hundreds of white roses everywhere was divine. There was an initial first reception, before the wedding, featured sushi, tempura, vodka, caviar… the most incredible food.
The wedding ceremony took place at 9 p.m. Lighting was by candlelight, which evoked a magical atmosphere. Justin and his bride were married under a chuppah in the Jewish tradition. This chuppah was crafted from a translucent organza which was then covered in little white lights and the same white roses.
Justin wore a white dinner jacket with a red rose. His mother and father walked him down the aisle. Karina, his new bride,is originally from Russia. She looked breathtaking. The “bridal march” was “All You Need is Love.” The rabbi had the most wonderful voice. Justin and Karina’s love for each other was palpable and joy filled the entire area.
After the wedding, dinner was served in the ballroom…absolutely spectacular. Salmon, halibut, chicken steak; you could choose whatever you liked. The band was comprised of Russians and Israelis; guitarists, trumpet, violinists, keyboards and singers. Everybody danced.
Each table had ten people. We sat with the mother of the groom. At the table next to us sat Sharon (who knows Joseph from her younger days) and Ozzie Osborne and Trevor Horn, the record producer.
Justin’s first cousin, Alain Johannes, sat at a table nearby. I’ve known him since he was four. Alain is in a newly-formed rock group called “Them Crooked Vultures,” with band members formed from musicians from Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana. Mark my words; he will be the next big thing. http://www.themcrookedvultures.com/
The evening was amazing. Joseph and I left by 2 a.m. but people stayed until it went 4. I’ve known Justin since before he was born. What a wonderful man he has become and such a gorgeous girl; he is so happy.
