Fort Douglas Post Chapel
June 20, 2009
BEFORE THE WEDDING
Occupations: USCG and the Army Reserve
How the couple met: We were assigned by our separate military units to a joint Federal State and Local Law Enforcement and Terrorism fusion center.
How he proposed: When I graduated for Officer Candidate School in New London, CT he proposed while all my friends and family who attended the graduation watched.
Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: Because I had limited time (and the fact that I was a 32 year old bride) we had a simple bridal shower with family and some of my close friends.
Bachelor party: The guys went to a local shooting range in Bountiful and shot different firearms for at least 1/2 of the day.
WEDDING
Ceremony Place: Fort Douglas Chapel
Date: 20 June 2009
The bride wore: An Ivory colored Marissa dress with a chapel length train.
The groom wore: His Army Mess Dress uniform.
RECEPTION
Reception Place: The Commander's House at Fort Douglas
Wedding music: A string quartet called Serenade and Harmony played during the ceremony and cocktail hour. The Spin Doctor played during the reception
Wedding song: "At Last" by Etta James. The wedding party danced to "The Best is Let to Come" by Frank Sinatra
Menu: Brown Brother's Catering
Tray Passed Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
Tray Passed Cheese & Crackers for cocktail hour
Chef Carved Baron of Beef w/ Au Jus & Horseradish
Chicken Marsala
Oven Roasted New Potatoes w/ Butter, Lemon, & Dill
Green Beans Almondine
Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber, Cilantro Salad
Spinach Salad w/ Hot bacon dressing
Rolls & Butter
Lemon Ice water & Strawberry Lemonade
Bartender (Beer, Wine, Champagne & Glassware, & ice)
Tarts, Éclairs, Crème Puffs, Pastries
Cake: Our wonderful cake was done by Janell Brown. Her company is called "One Sweet Slice" We had a vanilla pound cake with whipped frosting and fondant/gum paste to hold the shape.
Colors: Navy was our primary color with a splash of burgundy for some variance. Navy is the best color to work with when dealing with long distance planning and military uniforms.
Theme: Simple and Elegant.
Flowers: white calalillies in the center pieces and bridesmaid's bouquets. The bridal bouquet was black magic roses, dark red peonies, and burgundy calalillies.
Décor elements: The Commander's House was already most of what we were looking for in terms of element...we just added some simple centerpieces and candles.
Unique details: Military arch of sabers...cutting the cake with a sword...
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT
Bride's answer: Taking our final pictures at the Legacy foot bridge on the U of U.
Groom's answer: Spinning the bride in the gazebo for pictures.
HONEYMOON
Place: Ohau and Lanai, Hawaii.
A memorable moment of the honeymoon: Our first look at the view of Manele Bay on Lanai Island, Hawaii.
VENDORS
Rings: Marine Corps Base in DC, and Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Invitations: Made by the bride. The packages came from Michael's
Rehearsal dinner: The Roof for the view.
Guest book: From "TheKnot.com"
Photography: OpieFoto
Bridal gown: Gambridella's in Towson, MD
Hair and Makeup: Lunatic Fringe in Sugar House.
Bridesmaid dresses: They picked them out themselves...I only requested Navy.
Groom’s Tux/Suit: Military uniform.
Flowers: Miae's Floral in West Jordan. Great to work with!!!!
Catering: Brown Brother's Catering
Cake: One Sweet Slice
Venue: Fort Douglas
Wedding favors: "The Knot.com" and "beau-coup.com" we had two different favors. Seeded heart cards, and honey pots.
Officiant: Rev. Annie Benjamin of www.lighttouchwellness.com
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