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It was important to
us that our guests had a good
time. We didn’t want a lot of
long, drawn-out things. We
wanted a true celebration
with the people we
love.
—Trisha
They say your soulmate might be a world apart from
you or right next door, and in this day and age, you can
find the person who you’re meant to be with a swipe
on the screen regardless of location. Trisha, a dreamy
artist from a small town, and Marco, a fast-paced professional
from the big city, were able to do just that
thanks to modern technology.
Just as the timing was perfect for their meeting, so
was Marco’s timing when he proposed to Trisha while
they were on a beautiful hike along the Washington/
Oregon border. Standing atop a giant boulder, as Trisha
posed for a gorgeous photo with a breathtaking
backdrop, Marco dropped to one knee and asked for
her hand in marriage.
Trisha worked diligently to plan a wedding that was
comfortable, romantic and representative of herself
and Marco. Forgoing some of the traditional elements
that would have rung hollow for them, they focused
on a down-to-earth, easy-going vibe that would make
their family and friends feel right at home. Music was
a focal point as Trisha planned their special day. “We
also felt it was very important, because of our love
of music to incorporate great music into everything,
especially our dance routine.” One of the more unique
elements was a specially choreographed dance routine,
performed by the couple, that had their guests all
smiles and feeling the romance in the air. Trisha adds,
“We made sure that the selections of songs really
represented us including the songs we walked down
the aisle to, the song we entered the reception to and
our first dance.”
A particularly memorable moment for Trisha did
not start out as a bright spot in the day but with the
help of her day-of coordinator, Samantha from Two
Roads Event Co., she was able to turn it into the most
heartfelt memory. “Right before I started walking down
the aisle,” she explains, “I got so incredibly nervous,
my coordinator said, ‘Just focus on your husband.’ So
I looked to him as we walked, as cheesy as it sounds,
the best moment for me was looking at him as we went
down the aisle.”
Trisha says their love has grown deeper, with a new
sense of grounding and stability that warms her heart.
“I guess it just feels more permanent, like we found
each other, and we are good,” she explains. OO
—Abigail Blank
THE DETAILS //
VENUE
McConnell Estates Winery
mcconnellestates.com
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PHOTOGRAPHER
White Daisy Photography
whitedaisyphoto.com
See ad on page 70
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