How did you meet?
We met March 2007 while stationed in Hawaii and were friends for the first two years. We would just catch up whenever we saw each other and hang out on duty. I even stopped into Nick’s second job at Jamba Juice after dance classes. Then one time when Nick had duty at the barracks, I stayed up until 1am with him to help pass the time. We joked around and looked at magazines. The next day, we finally exchanged numbers and started dating from there (June 2009). We have been inseparable from thereon and even changed duty stations to California together in February 2010.
How did the proposal happen?
While on winter vacation to Florida in December 2009, we went to Disney World with some family and friends. We were at Animal Kingdom and it rained most of the day. Since Animal Kingdom closed before Magic Kingdom, we all decided to switch parks and ride the Tea Cups before the end of the day. After riding the Tea Cups everyone walked towards Cinderella’s Castle and Nick got down on one knee. In front of our family, friends, and whoever was lucky enough to be in the area at the time, he proposed.
What made you choose Wiens?
We visited Wien’s in December 2009 on our way to Florida and completely fell in love. The setting was perfect and the wine was absolutely wonderful. We even became wine club members. The staff was very nice and helpful from day one! We were so lucky to have coordinators that truly cared about what we wanted on our special day.
What made your wedding unique?
Nick: My wedding was unique because I married the woman of my dreams. Also, all of the men in the wedding party, some family members, Michele and the flower girl all rocked Chuck Taylor’s.
Michele: We tried our hardest to keep our wedding ‘us’. We wanted everything to be simple and family oriented. Speaking of family, ours came from Washington, Michigan, Oklahoma, Florida, Nebraska, Hawaii and areas of California. We are grateful and blessed to have such a caring family.
Who designed your dress?
I don’t know who designed my dress, lol…however it was the first one I tried on. It was strapless and form fitting with a tulip bottom.
What was your favorite part of the day?
Nick: My favorite part was watching Michele walking down the aisle. Also, our grand entrance to ‘Now That We Found Love’ by Heavy D & The Boyz.
Michele: My favorite part was that everything went so smoothly and that I didn’t have to worry about much. I’m glad that I wasn’t stressed out throughout the day and was able to enjoy it. But the absolute best part of the day was Nick…He’s wonderful and I’m thankful our paths crossed!!
Wedding Details
Wedding Date: June 6, 2010
Ceremony: Vineyard Ampitheater
Cocktail Hour: Wiens Barrel Room
Reception: Event Pavilion
Menu:
- Locally Grown Greens, Manchego Cheese, Fried Shallot, Poached Pear Chapagne Dressing
- Pecan Wood Smoked Brandt Beef Tri Tip with roasted Garlic Red Pepper Sofrito
- Wild River Slightly Smoked Oregon Coho Salmon with Blackberry Wild Sage Sauce
Wine Selections:
2009 Pinot Gris
2008 Solace
2007 Syrah
2008 Domestique
2007 Tempranillo-Petite Sirah
Vendors:
Photography: Theresa Minnette
DJ: “Average Joe” Comstock
Florist: Military Florist
Cake: St. Tropez
Officiant: Patricia Coleman
