Four Seasons, Philadelphia
September 25, 2005
The Groom and his parents, Leonard and Meryl Levitz
Hitomi Yasuda, Sister of the Bride
Janice Chan, Friend of the Bride
Audrey Yamamoto, Friend of the Bride
Sophia McDonald, Matron of Honor
Bride with mother, Miyako Yasuda, and brother, Jeff Yasuda
Coming down the aisle.
Standing under the chupa, decorated with origami cranes.
Wine blessing
San-San Kudo (sake ceremony)
After the groom and bride take three sips from each of the three cups of sake, the cups are passed on to the groom's parents, then to the bride's.
The new Mr. & Mrs. Levitz!
Janice and baby Jaden Yamamoto (Audrey's 8-month-old son)
Jeff and his son Joey
First dance
(Those dance lessons really worked!)
Michael and his mom
Scott and Janice
Audrey, Jaden and Bruce
The hora
Lifting the bride and groom
Lifting the moms!
Jen and Lisa
Wedding challah
Jen and Jon
Jen and Rhodora
Jon and Janice
Origami cranes and the chupa - blending
Japanese and Jewish cultures.
Wedding cupcakes
Hudson Quartet
Janice, Lisa and Rhodora (elementary school friends)
Rhodora, Lisa and Sophia
Scott and Janice
Jaden's done with brunch, ready for his cupcake!
Lisa's beautiful 'do
Lisa performs with her taiko group, Soh Daiko.
See a video clip.
Soh Daiko invites the wedding guests to join in.
Jeff's performance is quite the crowd-pleaser!
Michael joins the fun.
Bride and Groom jam session!
Lisa's mom sings a traditional Japanese song, with Lisa's accompaniment.
Jeff and Michael
The Cutting of the Cupcake
Joey auditions for Soh Daiko (like father, like son!)
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Levitz thank their family and friends.
James Logan High School, c/o 90!
(Rhodora had to catch a train back to DC)