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Elizabeth J. Harper & Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich
August 21, 2005
Cleveland, Ohio
337 Guests
Honeymoon: Lake Erie Islands, Ohio
Wedding Day Highlights: Elizabeth and Dennis were married on the Mall in downtown Cleveland, where the space had an open, cathedral feel. They were surrounded by flower-filled urns, the graceful Peace  Memorial Fountain, and Lake Erie to the north. The guest list included celebrities such as Shirley MacLaine and Sean Penn, but the highlights didn’t stop there. Several people had suggested that Elizabeth and Dennis release doves at the wedding, but their vegan ethics made this idea unthinkable. Later, when guests praised the doves that appeared to have been released during the ceremony, the couple was puzzled. Amazingly, a flock of wild birds had spontaneously gathered and circled over the bride and groom—not once, but twice—honoring the couple with a phenomenal avian display as they exchanged vows.
Their Story: Two weeks after leaving her native England for a job in the U.S. with the American Monetary Institute, Elizabeth met the congressman when she went to his Capitol Hill office for a business meeting. There was a mutual attraction and an immediate soul-level connection. Three months later, they were married. Despite diverse backgrounds and a 30-year age difference, Elizabeth and Dennis have much in common, including a concern for the environment, a desire to work for peace and monetary reform and a deep spirituality informed by Eastern traditions. Veganism can be added to that list as well, since Elizabeth became vegan after being inspired by Dennis' commitment to a plant-based diet.
Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Smoked Mushroom Bruschetta with Garlic Aioli
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Avocado and Fresh Cilantro
Appetizers
Eggplant Caviar on Sesame Crackers with Pickled Ginger
Cucumber Boats filled with Sweet and Spicy Mango-Jicama Salad
Endive Boats filled with Roasted Golden Beets and Fennel with Meyer Lemon Aioli
Romaine Rolls filled with Asian-style Papaya, Red and Yellow Peppers, and Asian Seasonings
Dinner
Stuffed Fire-roasted Poblano Pepper with Jerk-spiced Tempeh and Sweet Peppers, Roasted Corn and Potato Hash, and Mango Coconut Cream Sauce
Pecan-Crusted Portobello with Roasted Garlic Polenta and Garden Vegetable Sauté
Grilled Marinated Tofu Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce over Persimmon and Mint Cabbage Salad
Desserts
Petit Fours
Wedding Cake
Carrot Cake with a Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
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