Inside Katie Couric's Daughter Ellie's Wedding Weekend, from a 'Field Day' to '80s Night: 'We Had the Best Time'

, she exclusively tells PEOPLE that between the delicious food, unforgettable music and heartfelt speeches from family members, there are "too many" special moments to count.kicked off with what Ellie calls a "Field Day," where guests separated into teams of eight and to take part in classic outdoor games.

"Everyone brought their A-Game costume-wise and really committed to the theme," Ellie recalls. "We had multiple Billy Idols, Richard Simmons, Run-DMC members, Cyndi Laupers. It was another great way to kick off the weekend since everyone looked so silly and the costumes were great conversation starters."

Wearing a stunning Monique Lhuillier gown with a lace bodice and a train Ellie describes as "breathtakingly dramatic," the brideWedding Weekend - Ellie Monahan and Mark DobroskyCredit: Brian Dorsey / Brian Dorsey StudiosWedding Weekend - Ellie Monahan and Mark DobroskyThe moment, Ellie says, was "so significant to our family because my late father Jay Monahan was a huge fan of their music when it was featured in Ken Burns' PBS documentary series on the Civil War.

"The cake and food were the easiest parts of my planning process because my venue, Cedar Lakes Estate, makes some of the best food I've ever had," says Ellie of her menu choice, which she chose to highlight the seasonal availability of local ingredients. "The hardest part was making our selections because everything is delicious."

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