July 2, 2009
Rose Sachs Gardens
BEFORE THE WEDDING
Loni and Ben's Engagement Pictures
Loni's Bridal Pictures
Occupations: Ben: HR Manager, Loni: Office Manager
How the couple met: Through a friend eight years ago
How he proposed: We were on a hike up Mt. Olympus sitting on a rock looking over the city
Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: I had both. Shower was simple and fun. Bacherlorette party was sushi, cocktails, and dancing.
Bachelor party: Golfing, BBQ, Drinking, and etc.
WEDDING
Ceremony Place: Rose Sachs Gardens
Date: July 2, 2009
The bride wore: Ivory gown by Maggie Sotorro
The groom wore: Versachie Suite with an ivory tie
RECEPTION
Reception Place: Rose Sachs Gardens
Wedding music: DJ with Complete Music as well as live guitarists playing acoustic.
Wedding song: Seal "Loves Devine"
Menu: Buffet style BBQ food, noodles for the kids.
Cake: Simple cake from Granite Bakery
Colors: An assortment of blues, ivory, and silver
Theme: Simple
Flowers: Every blooming thing. Bright contrasting colors. Beautiful
Décor elements: Candles and the beauty of the outdoors.
Unique details: None of my bridemaids were in the same color or dress.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT
Bride's answer: Seeing Ben for the first time walking down the isle.
Groom's answer: Seeing Loni walk down the isle.
HONEYMOON
Place: Maui, Hawaii
A memorable moment of the honeymoon: Snorkeling and riding scooters over the island.
WEDDING ADVICE: Relax
VENDORS
Rings: Not your typical wedding rings. Brides: Macey's, Grooms: Tiffany's
Invitations: Jaffa Printing
Rehearsal dinner: BBQ in our backyard
Guest book: Opie made us an awesome book from our engagement pictures
Photography: OpieFoto
Videography: None
Bridal gown: Fantasy Bridal
Hair and Makeup: Davi at Studio Nine for both.
Bridesmaid dresses: Davids Bridal and Fantasy Bridal.
Groom’s Tux/Suit: He purchased his suit from Nordstrom
Flowers: Every Blooming Thing
Chair/Tent rentals: Diamond Rental for the tent only, chairs were included.
Catering: JK's Indulgence
Cake: Granite Bakery
Venue: Rose Sachs Gardens
Wedding favors: Candy Bar
Officiant: Pastor Troy Champ with Capital Church
