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<strong>Erin</strong> <strong>Adame</strong> & <strong>Quincey</strong> <strong>Oncken</strong><br />
March 24th, 2007<br />
Written by Christina Hansen<br />
Photos by Goen South Photography<br />
Not many people expect to meet their true<br />
love during a hard days work, but that is exactly<br />
what happened to <strong>Erin</strong> <strong>Adame</strong> and <strong>Quincey</strong><br />
<strong>Oncken</strong>. <strong>Erin</strong>, 23, works at Gold’s Gym where<br />
she challenges and inspires her clients in her role<br />
as a personal trainer. She initially met her soonto-be<br />
husband, <strong>Quincey</strong>, 25, when she worked<br />
as the gym’s receptionist. <strong>Quincey</strong>, a custom<br />
cabinetry carpenter and a daily gym visitor, soon<br />
found himself building up the courage to ask <strong>Erin</strong><br />
out on their first date. After many attempts on<br />
<strong>Quincey</strong>’s part, and many date cancellations from<br />
<strong>Erin</strong>, the two finally enjoyed dinner together at<br />
the Gristmill in Gruene. As their relationship<br />
progressed, it became clear to the couple that they<br />
would spend their lives together.<br />
On Valentine’s Day, <strong>Quincey</strong> prepared for a<br />
memorable proposal. After a romantic dinner on<br />
the Riverwalk, <strong>Quincey</strong> led <strong>Erin</strong> into a rose petal<br />
and balloon adorned ballroom, where he dropped<br />
to one knee and asked <strong>Erin</strong> to be his wife. >><br />
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The bride and groom chose to say their vows<br />
at a chapel on Randolph Air Force Base, <strong>Erin</strong>’s<br />
family is military and the Randolph Chapel<br />
proved to be the perfect location for their<br />
ceremony. The reception and dinner followed at<br />
Rio Cibolo Ranch.<br />
From start to finish, each detail or the wedding<br />
and reception was successfully performed due to<br />
the diligent planning of the bride and her mother,<br />
Beth CariBari-Craig. One special detail the<br />
guests enjoyed was a unique guest book created by<br />
Goen South Photography which featured various<br />
pictures of the couple. In fact, book was so nicely<br />
arranged that guests were hesitant to write on it!<br />
Another distinctive detail was the bride’s<br />
unusual gift to her groom; <strong>Erin</strong> gave <strong>Quincey</strong> a<br />
baseball cap with their wedding date embroidered<br />
on it. While a baseball cap is an unexpected<br />
accessory for a wedding, it emphasized the funloving<br />
personalities of the couple.<br />
Highlighting her special relationship with her<br />
mother, <strong>Erin</strong> chose to be escorted into the church<br />
by her mom. As they descended the aisle, <strong>Erin</strong>’s<br />
exquisite taste was reflected in her gown and shoes<br />
each of which featured shimmering crystals and<br />
ornate detail. <strong>Erin</strong>’s dress was also adorned with a<br />
ladybug pendant that served as a reminder of her<br />
beloved grandmother. >><br />
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Surrounded by 200 of their closest friends,<br />
<strong>Erin</strong> and <strong>Quincey</strong> were joined as husband and<br />
wife, but also wanted to do something special<br />
for <strong>Erin</strong>’s new son-to-be, Cody (7). Emphasizing<br />
their unity, <strong>Erin</strong> and <strong>Quincey</strong> clasped a replica<br />
of necklaces they had previously given each other<br />
around the neck of their son. Excited and proud,<br />
Cody was later heard announcing, “We are a<br />
family now!”<br />
Following the ceremony, guests departed for<br />
Rio Cibolo Ranch which provided a genuine<br />
Texas-feel for the reception. Guests were greeted<br />
with the view of beautifully arranged gladiola<br />
centerpieces designed by the bride and her<br />
mom. “<strong>Erin</strong> and I designed the centerpieces,”<br />
said the mother of the bride, “but it was really<br />
Katherine with Rio Cibolo Ranch that made sure<br />
all the centerpieces were created and placed on<br />
each table. Katherine was wonderful and made<br />
the experience at Rio Cibolo that much more<br />
enjoyable.”<br />
Guests found themselves enjoying good food,<br />
hand-selected music, and even a slideshow<br />
presentation of <strong>Erin</strong> and <strong>Quincey</strong> as they were<br />
growing up. At the end of the evening, guests<br />
held sparklers in the air as a way to light the<br />
future for the new couple. The bride and groom<br />
departed in a 1970 Chevy which was the same<br />
truck the groom’s parents had departed in from<br />
their wedding. The couple left knowing that<br />
their wedding was a special reflection of their<br />
<strong>com</strong>mitment to each other and a memorable<br />
event for those closest to them.<br />
Ceremony Location:<br />
Randolph Air Force Base Chapel Two<br />
Reception Location & Catering: Rio Cibolo Ranch<br />
210-287-4022 | www.riociboloranch.<strong>com</strong><br />
Photographer and Videographer: Goen South<br />
210-736-5006 | www.goensouth.<strong>com</strong><br />
Officiant: Andy Hostetler 210-317-0309<br />
Gown & Shoes Purchased at: Celebrations<br />
830-629-4419 | www.CelebrationsBride.<strong>com</strong><br />
Bridesmaidís Dresses Purchased at: Macys<br />
Hair: Tender Luv n Cuts 830-609-4247<br />
Make Up: Felger and Friends 830-620-0054<br />
Menís Formal Wear: Al’s Formal Wear<br />
www.AlsFormalWear.<strong>com</strong><br />
Favors: Sparklers www.sparklersonline.<strong>com</strong><br />
Ceremony Music: Discovery Church Band<br />
210-317-0309<br />
Reception Music: JJ Rodriguez 210-601-7074<br />
Cake and Flowers: Sweet Traditions 210-654-6122<br />
Guest Ac<strong>com</strong>modations: Courtyard Marriott<br />
210-530-9881 | www.courtyard.<strong>com</strong><br />
Honeymoon: Carnival Cruise, Cruise One<br />
210-568-1696<br />
Linens: The Wedding Connection 210-340-1770<br />
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