Eva Alt likens meeting Sharif Khalje to getting hit by lightning.
Except that it actually happened and its our real life, Eva says.
The weather was overcast, with a sky full of dramatic clouds, a little cool and gray.
Photo: Pete Voelker
Eva was wandering around collecting shells when I asked her to come sit with me, Sharif says.
Such a concept reminded him of Eva, who he considers to be a true original.
As they embraced on the shore, passing boats honked and cheered.
We always knew we would get married at the farm, says Eva.
Very idyllic and classic.
Eva wore a silk bustier with 18th-century gigot-style sleeves, inspired by John Gallianos1993 Olivia and Filibuster collection.
She designed it with her mother-in-law, Susan Khalje, a couturier and couture sewing teacher.
I love the drama, Eva says of her bridal look.
It was a deeply romantic ceremony, she says.
Afterwards, they held an aperitif in the barn before heading further into the grounds for dinner.
As the sun set, a traditional Afghan feast was served under a billowing white tent.
People were going for thirds!
Fireworks exploded over the field as they headed back into the barn to party.
The bride choreographed their first dance to We Belong Together by Ritchie Valens.
She took cues from the movieDirty Dancingand the Balanchine balletsSlaughter on Tenth AvenueandVienna Waltzes.
By the end of the night, everyone was barefoot.
Getting ready in our suite at Hotel Ulysses.
