June 2006 - The Parklander Magazine

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. …these local couples have either recently been married or havebecome engaged with intentions of being married sometimein the near future. Join us for an insight into how this allhappened and what’s in store for their big day!Melissa Garvey & Daniel GerdesBoth Melissa and Daniel are doctoralstudents at Florida State University.They arealso opera singers and voice teachers. They’llbe married at Saint Elizabeth Ann SeatonCatholic Church on October 7, 2006, with asemi-formal, black tie optional reception(which Melissa’s mom helped her plan) atParkland Golf & Country Club. FatherMichael Kelly will officiate with a Full Massceremony and the couple plans to live inBoston or Tallahassee.When and how did you meetIn the summer of 2003 a mutual friend set us up to be roommatesat Florida State University. We were in the same doctoralprogram.How long did you date before he popped the question and howdid he propose?Only four months. He proposed on one knee, in front ofNeuschwanstein Castle (in Germany) and we were in a horse andbuggy. Then we celebrated with a five-course meal that includedwine and chocolate truffles.What sort of dating activities did youenjoy?Movies, dinner and wine—and we had agreat time playing lead love interests inour spring opera at FSU.What theme and/or colors have youchosen for your wedding and why?We’ll have a European theme. We fell inlove with Austria, and with St. Peter’sKeller, a restaurant in Salzburg. Ourcolors are deep red wine and gold.Where will you go for your honeymoon and why?That’s a big question mark.Have you chosen a dress and in what style?My dress is by Anjolique and I purchased it at Bellissima Bride.Where are you registered?Macy’s and Pottery Barn.Monique Myara & Mark KormosMonique is a marketing and public relations coordinator for Northwest Medical Center and Mark is a respiratory therapistat UHMC. They will be married on Saturday, November 4, 2006, at Beaches Resort and Spa in Turks and Caicos. It will bean outdoor ceremony, with a reception in the garden. The couple will welcome guests with an arrival cocktail on Thursdayand host a Sunset Cruise the evening before the wedding. Their home will be in Heron Bay.When and how did you meet?We met four years ago at University Hospital where we both worked.How long did you date before he popped the question and how did hepropose?Three years..three long years. Mark proposed to me on my birthday, athome on the patio. He had planned to do it that evening at dinner butcouldn’t wait.What dating activities did you enjoy during your courtship?Long walks on the beach, going to a spa, dinners, travel (weekendgetaways), riding our bikes.What theme and/or colors have you chosen for your wedding?White and sand. We like simple things.Where will you go for your honeymoon and why?At Club Med in Turks and Caicos, where we’re getting married. We love the islands and the beach.Have you chosen your dress and where did you shop?Not yet. I’ve tried on a few dresses at Saks. I think I have found one but haven’t decided yet.Where are you registered?Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma.