Nikki + Johnny
August 7, 2010
Sapa Sushi Bar and Grill

BEFORE THE WEDDING

How the couple met: at a business training

How he proposed: he tricked Nikki into giving a welcoming speech at the company Christmas party. Little did she know it was his plan to get her in front of the whole company so that he could ask her to marry him!

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: At Cafe Trio in Cottonwood on the patio

Bachelor party: Waldorf in Park City

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Sapa Sushi Bar and Grill

Date: August 7, 2010

The groom wore: Suit from Zara

RECEPTION

Reception Place: Sapa Sushi Bar and Grill

Wedding music: mix of lounge, 80's 90's Pop, and Greek Music

Wedding song: I got a feeling, Black Eye Peas

Menu: 3 different kinds of sushi, lamp chops, massaman beef, teriyaki chicken, saffron rice, chapche noodles, salad

Cake: So cupcake, various flavors, greek desserts, and mom's famous cowboy cookies

Colors: orange, coral, gold, white

Theme: modern with a touch of Asian influence

Flowers: red, orange, and yellow tones. roses, james story orchids, fern curls, coxcomb, dahlias

Décor elements: orange hand fans, Asian themed favor boxes

Bride's answer: the whole night was memorable! The ceremony was my favorite part. I love that we had our closest family and friends speak at it and we wrote our own vows.

Groom's answer: When Nikki was walking down the aisle it was really emotional for everyone. I couldn't get over how stunning she looked and the song was perfect.

HONEYMOON

Place: Maui, Kauai

A memorable moment of the honeymoon: Being ultimate tourists and trying a lot of excursions, but also sitting on our patio looking out on the ocean, drinking coffee and playing rummi 500!

WEDDING ADVICE

Give your vendors, and people involved their artistic freedom and don't stifle them with too many guidelines. That way they can do what they do best, and they are the expert in their craft, so they know best!

Rings: custom made at crown jewelers 801-467-1115

Invitations: Presto Print 801-355-6131

Rehearsal dinner: Sapa Sushi bar and grill

Photography: Opie Foto

Bridal gown: I Do Bridal

Alterations: Maria at A Bride Beautiful. She is amazing!

Hair and Makeup: Peggy Aagard on hair, Makeup done by me!

Bridesmaids' dresses: Nordstrom

Groom's Tux/Suit: Zara

Flowers: Rachel Osguthorpe- she is amazing at what she does and incredible prices and creativity! She did those all from her basement! - rosguth2@yahoo.com

Decorations and rentals: Done by us!

Catering: Sapa

Cake: So cupcake

Venue: Sapa

Entertainment/Music: Dj V 801-256-9866

Wedding favors: Greek tradition party favor with jordan almonds inside. It symbolizes fertility.

Officiant: Brother in law, Shawn Trujillo