Features
VegNews Magazine
April 2007
By Robin Roberston
Nine Spectaular Vegan Weddings
For our sixth annual vegan wedding feature, the following nine couples were selected from more than 100 applicants hoping to be spotlighted in this celebrated issue. Though all weddings were vegan, no two were alike and ranged from a sunset wedding on Maui to a gay wedding in the Colorado Rockies to a “green” wedding in Minnesota. The sensational reception menus show just how versatile vegan weddings can be, with an astounding array of creative appetizers, tantalizing entrees, and oh, those wedding cakes!
Although weddings varied in size, theme and locale, these couples all share the same strong sense of caring, compassion and commitment, not only to each other, but also to their families and friends, animals, the environment and their vegan lifestyles.
Married on Maui
Rachel Silberman & Adam Kruse
July 2, 2005 Maui Hawaii 9 Guests
Honeymoon: French Polynesia
Wedding Day Highlights: At a beach cottage overlooking the ocean on Maui, Rachel and Adam’s sunset wedding took place near a lava rock cove as waves crashed onto the shore just a few feet away—a fitting symbol of the couple’s love of nature. Immediate family members were in attendance for the intimate ceremony as Rachel walked down the aisle adorned with fresh-picked yellow plumeria blossoms. The organic vegan dinner was enjoyed at a large table filled with candles and flowers, illuminated by tiki torches, hurricane balls and the stars. During the reception, Rachel’s mother read letters and poems from their closet friends and family members that were unable to attend. As the words were read aloud, Rachel and Adam felt as if everyone they loved was with them on their special day.
Their Story: In search of a life partner, both Rachel and Adam’s parents suggested they contact an online dating service. Good things they listened, since that’s how they found each other. Within a year they became engaged, when adam popped the question on the top of Mount Tamalpais, north of San Francisco. Later that day, Adam surprised Rachel with a beautiful red dress to wear to a special dinner he arranged for her that evening at Millennium Restaurant. When they walked into the restaurant, Adam had another surprise waiting for Rachel: he had asked her parents to fly in from Wisconsin, and they were seated at a table along with Adam’s parents, to share in the engagement celebration.
Menu
Hors d’oeuvres: Fresh Spring Rolls with Coconut, Red Chile and Almond Sauce; Pan-fried Shittake Dumplings with Ginger Soy Glaze
Dinner: Hawaiian Manoa Green Macadamia Nuts in a Pomegranate Vinaigrette; Stuffed Squash Blossoms on Ratatouille with Basil Oil; Sizzling Sesame Tofu with Szechuan Green Beans; Pineapple and Scallion Brown Rice Served in Pineapple Halves
Wedding Cake: Coconut Pineapple Cake with Coconut Frosting