Drinks on Benito
The first round came from the dog. At the bar, a gold frame held a pencil sketch of Benito in a bow tie and a note in his name: “My humans got married. Drinks on me!” He had his own drink on the menu, too: The Benito, a pomegranate spritz mocktail poured beside Aperol Spritzes.
Lorna Carrasquillo and Edgar Colon held their fall gazebo wedding at Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown, New Hampshire, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for 139 guests. They handed nearly every role in the day to someone they love. Their niece married them. Their daughter gave a speech. Two uncles split one song with the bride. A friend played the reception. Benito covered the bar.
Watch Lorna & Edgar’s wedding reel on Instagram.
The Brick Path, Before Anyone Arrived
Lorna arrived at the wedding suite at 8 a.m., where a mimosa bar and sandwich platters waited for her bridal party. Edgar and his groomsmen settled into the groom’s suite by late morning with Coronas, lime, and a bottle each of Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec.
The couple’s first look came in the early afternoon. A View From Peaches photographed them on the old brick path below the venue’s back deck, where the Japanese maples had turned burgundy and the pines caught the low October sun. A few steps away, beds of yellow and burgundy mums ran along a wrought iron fence strung with lights. On an 80-acre estate, the next backdrop is always a short walk from the last one, so the couple spent their afternoon on portraits instead of in a car. A bus brought the family to the estate in time for group photos.
Lorna wore a fitted gown with a draped off-the-shoulder neckline and a cathedral-length veil. Her bouquet held blush, peach, and ivory roses with burgundy calla lilies and dark red foliage.
Twenty Minutes in the Gazebo
Before the ceremony, guests found infused waters on the upper patio: cucumber mint and raspberry lime. Near the aisle, a basket of pashminas waited for the women in case the October air turned cool, next to a basket of tissues for the vows.
The ceremony took place in Zorvino’s gazebo. JNG Event Consulting framed its opening with an arch of peach, coral, blush, and ivory roses woven through greenery. White bentwood chairs lined both sides of the brick aisle, with gold and orange maples rising beyond the lawn.
Their niece Adriana, who also stood as Maid of Honor, led the 20-minute ceremony. Seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen stood with the couple, joined by Matron of Honor Natalia Rivera and Best Woman Raquel, with a flower girl and a ring bearer leading the way. Both families were there: Edgar’s mother, Georgina, and his father, Edgar; Lorna’s father, Juan, her stepmother, Sylvia, and her aunt Wanda; and the couple’s children, Juliana, Adrian, and Edgar.
Six Musicians on the Patio
Guests walked from the gazebo to a farm table at the edge of the vineyard, set with glasses of Zorvino red sangria and orange slices, plus a fall mocktail for anyone skipping alcohol.
At Zorvino, late October still means cocktail hour outside. The outdoor cocktail space opens May through October, and propane heaters and fire pits took the chill off the evening. White tufted sofas and ottomans formed a lounge among pots of yellow and burgundy mums. Under the pergola, a six-piece band led by Jose Diaz, up from Connecticut, played through the hour.
Lorna and Edgar upgraded to a 4.5-hour open bar with two signature drinks: an Aperol Spritz and The Benito. The Tuscan Display held cheeses, charcuterie, fruit and berries, olives, spinach and artichoke dip, and breads with dipping oils. Servers passed Asian-inspired beef skewers, Thai chicken meatballs, scallops wrapped in bacon, and spinach and cheese arancini.
Garden Roses on Gold
Inside, string lights ran along the balcony rail of the post-and-beam hall, sheer drapery hung tied back at the posts, and candles lit every table.
Lorna and Edgar brought much of the tabletop themselves, working with Peak Event Services. Ivory tablecloths embroidered with sage leaves covered each round. Ribbed glass chargers held printed menus tucked into folded napkins. Gold-rimmed bread plates, ivory-handled gold flatware, and sage pressed-glass goblets finished each setting, and every guest found a coaster asking the room not to take their drink while they danced.
JNG Event Consulting built the centerpieces at two heights. Tall gold stands carried peach and coral garden roses with trailing greenery. Below them, gold bud vases of blush roses and burgundy calla lilies gathered around pillar candles and tapers in gold holders. At the sweetheart table, a low meadow of peach, blush, and ivory blooms ran the full length of the front.
The tables carried names instead of numbers, each one with photos, and the seating chart was written on wine bottles. A memory table, the couple’s monogram, a welcome sign, a fingerprint guestbook, and their own card box completed the room.
A Niece, a Daughter, and Two Tios
Rodolfo Acosta introduced Lorna and Edgar first, then the bridal party, and the couple went straight into their first dance. Adriana, already officiant and Maid of Honor, picked up a third role and gave the welcome toast. Lorna and Edgar thanked their guests, and Ginelly offered the blessing over dinner.
Speeches followed during dinner from Raquel, the Best Woman; the couple’s daughter, Juliana; Lorna’s stepmother, Sylvia; and Jose Torres.
Then the parent dances. Edgar danced with his mother, Georgina. Lorna shared one song with two uncles: Jose, known to the family as Tio Cheo, and Alex, Tio Alex. When the song ended, Lorna and Edgar called every guest onto the dance floor for one group photo, and the dancing began.
From the Zorvino Kitchen
Lorna and Edgar chose Zorvino’s Reserva Wedding Package with full plated service. A champagne toast opened the meal, followed by the Zorvino Harvest Salad with candied pecans, apples, goat cheese, raisins, and apple cider vinaigrette. Servers poured Sangiovese and Albariño with the salad and dinner.
Guests chose from Zorvino Chicken, a breaded cutlet with mustard butter, tarragon, and lemon; slow-roasted prime rib with au jus; or portabella mushroom ravioli in marsala cream with sautéed spinach. Mashed potatoes and asparagus came alongside. Kids got chicken fingers and fries. Every plate came out of Zorvino’s own kitchen.
A Cake Nobody Cut
Lorna and Edgar skipped the cake cutting, and the cake stood on display all evening. Chickadee Hill Cakes made it in three tiers of semi-naked buttercream, with the layers showing through, dressed in burgundy and rust blooms and eucalyptus. It went out with a coffee and tea buffet, while Espresso Dave’s specialty cart served lattes and cappuccinos for two hours.
After the Bouquet, a Robot
DJ Bryant Cortes, a friend of the couple who was also on the guest list, played the reception with his assistant, Georgia. Glow sticks went out on the dance floor, and a basket of flip-flops sat ready for anyone done with dress shoes.
Lorna tossed her bouquet. The kitchen sent out mini cheeseburgers and hamburgers with special sauce and garlic fries. Then the Mega Bot, a dancing robot, took the floor for a 30-minute show. Lorna and Edgar had added an extra hour to the reception, so the party ran until 11.
Bottles for the Road
On the way out, guests picked up Zorvino wine bottles under the couple’s custom labels, small decorative souvenir bottles, and wine stoppers. Two First Student buses handled transportation, and out-of-town guests stayed at the Hampton Inn in Haverhill.
Dream Vendor Team
| Venue | Zorvino Vineyards, Sandown, NH |
| Photography | @aviewfrompeaches A View From Peaches |
| Florals | @jngeventconsulting JNG Event Consulting |
| Wedding Cake | @chickadeehillcakes Chickadee Hill Cakes |
| Decor & Rentals | @peakeventservices Peak Event Services |
| DJ | DJ Bryant Cortes |
| Cocktail Hour Band | Jose Diaz, six-piece band |
| Specialty Espresso | Espresso Dave |
| Entertainment | Mega Bot |
| Accommodations | Hampton Inn Haverhill |
| Transportation | First Student |
Fall Wedding Planning Notes
Can you hold your ceremony in the Zorvino gazebo in late October?
Yes! The ceremony fee covers the outdoor gazebo or the indoor fireside space. Lorna and Edgar married in the gazebo on October 24, with the maples at peak color.
Can a family member officiate a Zorvino ceremony?
Yes! Lorna and Edgar’s niece Adriana, also their Maid of Honor, led their 20-minute ceremony.
Is the patio warm enough for cocktail hour in late October?
Yes! The outdoor cocktail space runs May through October, weather permitting. Lorna and Edgar’s patio had propane heaters and fire pits, both complimentary.
Can you have a live band for cocktail hour and a DJ for the reception?
Yes! A six-piece band played the patio during cocktail hour, and a DJ took over for the reception.
Can you bring your own linens, chargers, and glassware?
Yes! Lorna and Edgar supplied their own linens, napkins, chargers, plates, goblets, wine glasses, and flatware, working with Peak Event Services.
Do you have to cut the cake?
No! Lorna and Edgar skipped the cake cutting. Their cake stayed on display and was served with a coffee and tea buffet.
Can you add time to a Zorvino reception?
Yes! Venue rentals cover five hours, and extra time is booked by the half hour. Lorna and Edgar added an hour, so their celebration ran until 11 p.m.
What did the Reserva Package include for this couple?
Their Reserva Package covered a mimosa bar and sandwich platters in the wedding suite, an infused water station, a welcome drink, a Tuscan Display, four passed hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, a plated dinner with three entrée choices and wine pour service, a late-night snack, a custom cake with a coffee and tea buffet, and floral centerpieces. They upgraded to a 4.5-hour open bar and added a specialty espresso cart.
Congratulations, Lorna & Edgar!
To the couple who asked their niece to marry them, put their dog’s name on the drink menu, and brought a robot onto the dance floor after the bouquet toss: thank you for filling our gazebo and our hall with the people you love. It was our honor to host you at Zorvino Vineyards!
Picturing a gazebo ceremony under the October maples? See how a Zorvino wedding comes together, compare the Reserva and our other wedding packages, and read more real weddings from the estate. When you want to stand in the gazebo yourself, book a venue tour.
Learn About Weddings at Zorvino Vineyards
Zorvino Vineyards | 226 Main Street, Sandown, NH 03873 | (603) 887-8463
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