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Ann and Ryan
March 8, 2011
Salt Lake Temple
Heritage Gardens

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations: Ann- violin teacher, Ryan- student

How the couple met: We attended the same university, the same church and then Ryan moved next door to me.

How he proposed: He COMPLETELY surprised me while we were on a New Years trip to Salt Lake visiting my family. He'd never been to Temple Square at Christmas before, and convinced me, almost against my will, to take TRAX downtown in the frigid cold and see the lights. When we got there, we found a spot where there weren't any people (almost impossible) and he got down on one knee and proposed. I thought he was kidding at first! I wasn't expecting it at all, and thought he was joking until he pulled out the ring. Of course I said yes.

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: In Salt Lake and Houston. Showers were thrown by my friends in Utah, Ryan's aunts in Texas and my bachelorette party was at a tapas restaurant in Houston.

Bachelor party: It's happening next week actually. Things were a bit stressful right before the wedding. :)

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Salt Lake Temple

Date: March 8, 2011

The bride wore: white

The groom wore: tuxedo

RECEPTION

Reception Place: Heritage Gardens

Wedding music: Joe Muscolino Band

Wedding song: "At Last"

Menu: appetizers, caesar salad, pasta bar and gelato

Cake: none

Colors: orange, yellow, pink

Theme:

Flowers: jasper rose, ranunculus

Décor elements:

Unique details: We had activities for our guests at every food station. Guests could write us a toast, predict where we'd be in five years, tell us what they could teach us to do (for future reference). It helped break the ice and liven up the party.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Bride's answer: The ceremony. I loved having almost all of my dearest friends and family with us as we took this step!

Groom's answer: When Ann sang "Someone to Watch Over Me"...she did not know that that was the song she was singing when I first thought that I liked her. It was very special.

HONEYMOON

Place: Paris, France and Gran Canaria, Spain

A memorable moment of the honeymoon: Sneaking food into our hotel room so that we didn't have to leave it.

WEDDING ADVICE

Do what you want for your wedding, not what anyone else wants!

VENDORS

Rings: Rice Village Diamonds and Zales

Invitations: Heritage Gardens

Rehearsal dinner: Joseph Smith Memorial Building

Guest book: Framed photo and the guests signed around it

Photography: OpieFoto

Bridal gown: Mary's Bridal

Alterations: Mary's Bridal

Hair and Makeup: Hair: Britnie Harmon

Groom’s Tux/Suit: Men's Wearhouse

Flowers: friends Christy Knight & Jean McMullin

Catering: Heritage Gardens

Venue: Heritage Gardens

Entertainment/Music: Joe Muscolino Band

Adriana + Landon
June 25, 2010
Salt Lake Temple
La Callie

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations: Students. Landon is attending BYU & Adriana is attending UVU.

How the couple met: We met last August 2009 at a bon fire through mutual friends.

How he proposed: On a Sunday evening Landon disappeared with the excuse that he had to "study" for finals. After a while of not hearing from him at all (NOT normal) I decided to give him a call. He didn't answer. I tried again a few more times and still no answer. Finally Landon called me back and told me to meet him at this special spot that we had previously taken walks to. As I was walking I saw Landon down the path sitting on a bench. When I got there he had written the cutest letter. The letter had inside jokes and sayings that we had together. After I read it Landon got down on one knee and proposed!

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: My Friend Autumn and her mom, Kim, threw me a wonderful bridal shower about a month before the wedding. The night before the wedding my mom, sister, cousins, aunts, friends etc. went and got manicures and pedicures.

Bachelor party: Landon went with the boys to watch a movie.

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Salt Lake Temple

Date: June 25, 2010

The bride wore: A dress by Anjelique. I got it at The Perfect Dress in Cottonwood Heights. I absolutely loved it!

The groom wore: A grey tuxedo from Men's Warehouse. It looked incredible!

RECEPTION

Reception Place: La Caille in Sandy, UT

Wedding music: DJ Eli Fillmore. He played a variety of music and did an amazing job! We heard about him through La Caille's preferred vendors list.

Wedding song: Man and Wife by Michelle Featherstone.

Menu:

Hours d'oeurves: Thai Chicken Skewers & Bruschetta

Salad: Mixed Green Salad

Main Course: Double entree- Mango Chicken & Braised Beef Tenderloins on steamed vegetables.

Dessert: Dessert buffet of wide assortment of French inspired desserts & wedding cake.

Cake: Granite Bakery & Bridal. The brides cake was a cheesecake flavor and cream filling. It was an ivory 3 tier cake with cascading fondant flowers in varying shades of yellow highlighted with green fondant leaves. The groom's cake was a german chocolate cake with caramel filling. It was in the shape of Texas (where Landon is from) with a collage that had a Taiwanese flag, a BYU logo & a football reflecting where Landon served his mission, where he goes to school and his participation in BYU football. I was very impressed with how it all turned out!

Colors: Butter Yellow & Kiwi Green with Ivory & Grey accents.

Theme: French Garden Wedding.

Flowers: Flowers by Pamela

Décor elements: Lots and lots of flowers in everything from center peices & cake decor to wedding party accesories. We also had table over lays, paper flower balls hanging from ceiling and a moss letter monogram (the letter 'J') hanging at the head table to resemble our last name, Jaussi.

Unique details: All the wedding favors were homemade. My aunt made solid chocolate mini wedding cakes in white, milke and dark chocolate. We then decorated them with a glistening sugar over lay and a small white & yellow flower on top. They were adorable! We also made the paper flower balls. A lot of work but everything paid off and looked amazing.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Bride's answer: After leaving the temple it was just Landon and I driving to our luncheon. I remember looking at him and feeling so peaceful and happy to be with my HUSBAND. He was my husband now, finally!

Groom's answer: The first time Adriana referred to me as her husband outside the temple when we were taking pictures. It was very surreal, in a good way.

HONEYMOON

Place: El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico

A memorable moment of the honeymoon: Jet skiing in the Caribbean while Landon continuously attempted to tip us over. I was freaking out to say the least.

WEDDING ADVICE: Enjoy being engaged, don't get too stressed out over the little things because it will all come together. For the wedding day also enjoy and have fun. Take moments throughout the day to just let it sink in so it can truly be the best day of your life.