Millcreek Inn
June 13, 2009
BEFORE THE WEDDING
Occupations: Finance, paralegal
How the couple met: On Craigslist looking for friends, discovered more
How he proposed: On a cruise in St. Thomas
Bachelorette party: Dinner and drinks with girlfriends in downtown SLC
Bachelor party: Go-kart racing out at Miller Motor Sportspark
WEDDING
Ceremony Place: Millcreek Inn
Date: June 13, 2009
The bride wore: Maggie Sottero Dallas Marie Gown
The groom wore: Chocolate Calvin Klein Suit
RECEPTION
Reception Place: Millcreek Inn
Wedding music: None. Power died 3 minutes from walking down the aisle.
Wedding song: None. Guests hummed "Here comes the bride"
Menu: Legume chicken, black angus tenderloin or chilean salmon.
Cake: Made by bride's sister at Bumblebee Bakery. Lemon and raspberry pudding layers
Colors: Lime green, red and brown
Theme: Outdoorsy modern
Flowers: Bouquets and boutonnieres by Black Tulip Events
Décor elements: Green damask runner and pattern throughout. Handcut wine bottles as centerpiece vases.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT
Bride's answer: Getting hummed down the aisle by my guests. It was so cute that I forgot how mad I was about the power outage.
Groom's answer: Finally seeing his bride coming down the aisle.
HONEYMOON
Place: 2 week Mediterranean cruise
A memorable moment of the honeymoon: Sharing a picnic lunch along the canals of Venice.
WEDDING ADVICE
Be prepared. I had job lists for everything that needed to be done before the ceremony so I wasn't fielding questions all day. It worked out well. Don't expect that grown adults will know where to seat themselves. Assign chairs for immediate family for the ceremony and assign people to tables for the reception. I was talked into hiring a videographer at the last minute and I'm so glad I did. There's so much you just don't see or can remember. Something will go wrong, expect it. The best advice I heard is that the bride sets the tone for the wedding. If you're having fun and rolling with the punches, your guests will be as well.
Vendors
Rings: J. Brooks
Invitations: Self printed kit from Michael's
Rehearsal dinner: Bucca di Beppo
Guest book: Guest Advice Tree
Photography: Opiefoto
Videography: Reflections Video
Bridal gown: Maggie Sottero Dallas Marie
Hair and Makeup: Nikki Breedlove of Landis for Hair, Christy Timothy for makeup
Bridesmaid dresses: Ann Taylor
Groom’s Tux/Suit: Calvin Klein
Flowers: Black Tulip Events/Flower Patch
Catering: Millcreek Inn
Cake: Traci Dobson of Bumblebee Bakery
Venue: Millcreek Inn
Wedding favors: Candy bar
Officiant: Reverend Anita Gordon
