Nicole and Alex

Stein Eriksen Lodge

Park City, Utah

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations: Him: Sales, Her: Physician Assistant

How the couple met: Highschool! We were always friends in high school, but never dated. 8 years after we graduated, we reconnected and went on our first date.

How he proposed: On Catalina Island in California on my 30th birthday. After a long amazing day of bike riding and laying on the beach, he proposed before we got back on the ferry. It was AMAZING!

WEDDING

The day in three words: Perfect, FUN, Unforgettable

What was the most memorable moment of your wedding? The Speeches during the reception: The Father of the Bride's included a "butler" to bring him champagne.  The Maid of Honor's was sweet and heartfelt (and witty!).  And the Best Man's (groom's identicle twin!) was hilarious and included a scenario that he and the groom were switched at birth! There wasn't a dry eye in the house (from laughter!).

What is the best advice you can give to a couple that is planning?  Enjoy the ride. Try not to stress over the small details. Remember...guests will only remember the booze, the food and the music!

What was the biggest surprise about your wedding day? How perfectly everything went and how all the small details came together so amazingly.

How did you tame those wedding day nerves? Yoga in the morning for the gals, and a hike for the guys. And of course...the Champagne helped!

Colors: Navy Blue, Kelly Green and Grey

Theme: Mountain Casual meets East Coast Prep

Favors:Peruvian Cookies called "Alfajores" given to guests as they exited the reception.

Décor elements: Chevron, Stripes, Pops of Color, and natural elements including green and white flowers, succulents, and branches. The guests signed old wooden skis as our "guest book"

First Dance Song: "No one's gonna love you (more than I do)" by Band of Horses

Menu: Soup: Lobster Bisque, Salad: Baby Spinach with apples, blue cheese, and port wine vinagrette, Entree: Tenderloin of Beef and Shallot Roasted Sea Bass with green beans, and wild mushroom barley risotto.

Cake Flavors: Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting for the Cake Topper. And lots of cupcakes: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese frosting, Red velvet with cream cheese frosting, Vanilla with White chocolate frosting, and Hazelnut chocolate with Hazelnut mousse.

by Opie Janzer

VENDORS

Rings: Jay Feder Jewelers, Denver CO

Invitations: Ann Elizabeth Designs, Salt Lake City, UT

Rehearsal dinner: Hotel Park City

Photography: Opie Foto :)

Bridal gown: The Bridal Collection, Denver CO, Designer: Kathy Ireland

Shoes, Jewelery: Badgley Mischka, Stella & Dot, Swarovski

Hair and Makeup: Versa Artistry

Bridesmaids' dresses: Donna Morgan

Groom's Tux/Suit: Banana Republic

Flowers: The Silver Cricket, Park City, UT

Decorations and rentals: The Silver Cricket

Catering: The Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley

Cake: The Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley

Venue: The Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley

Entertainment/Music: Marriott Entertainment

Wedding favors: Jessie's Pastries, Etsy

Officiant: Judge Shauna Kerr