THE LOVE STORY
HOW DID YOU MEET? Police academy. We started dating after graduating and becoming solo police officers.
WHAT ATTRACTED HER TO HIM? Bret is very smart, goal oriented, a provider, and athlete.
WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO HER?
Alyssa is athletic, smart, and strong minded.
YOUR PROPOSAL STORY:
We originally planned to go to Hawaii, but due to Covid we canceled the trip and changed our plans last minute to go to Montana. I (Alyssa) knew the engagement would probably come soon because we had been dating for about 3 years and we had been talking about taking our relationship to the next step. With us changing our vacation plans so suddenly, I thought there was no way it was going to happen on that trip.
We went to Triple Creek Ranch in Montana. We went horseback riding, wine tasting, did archery, and had amazing 5 star dinners every night. Bret completely surprised me and asked me to marry him at our cabin.
THE WEDDING
FAVORITE PART OF THE WEDDING: We loved the tables coming up to the sweet heart table dancing for us to earn their meal! It allowed us to say hi to everyone and eat our food (dinner and a show)!
MOST UNEXPECTED PART OF YOUR WEDDING DAY: I totally forgot about the selfie moment that I planned during the ceremony to keep people from using their electronics for the remainder of the ceremony. I was mid cry (happy tears) once I finally made it up to Bret and then people started running up taking selfies with us. It was a pleasant surprise though and made us laugh and stopped me from crying momentarily.
WHAT, IF ANYTHING, WOULD YOU DIFFERENTLY? Nothing. We had such a great time.
YOUR ADVICE FOR OTHER BRIDES-TO-BE: Allow yourself to be anxious, excited, nervous, emotional etc. they are all feelings you won’t forget.
ADVICE FROM THE GROOM: Don’t stress yourself out trying to make everything so perfect. If your happy and in a positive mood, everything will go pretty much as perfect as you wanted it to be.
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR WEDDING:
Party, romantic, energetic
HONEYMOON DESTINATION: London UK
THE DETAILS
WEDDING DATE: November 5, 2021
HOW LONG TO PLAN: 1 year
BRIDAL PARTY: 15
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 130
BUDGET: $40,000
WEDDING COLORS/THEME: Jewel tones/ rustic. Burgundy, navy, red, emerald.
WEDDING GOWN: My wedding gown was long sleeve with lace on the arms, form fitting, elegant and simple on the bottom, with a beautiful long detailed train.
WEDDING FLOWERS: My flowers were full with greenery, deep toned florals, with a splash of mauve and dusty white florals. My bridesmaids were loose bouquets and mine was cascading.
MENU: Plated mixed greens with roasted rainbow beets medley, goat cheese & pistachios with balsamic vinaigrette, brown butter brussels sprouts with pecans, bougie mac n cheese with local red ale and gruyère, tuscan chicken/ sliced sirloin with burgundy demi glaze, rolls and butter.
DESSERTS: Wedding cake – vanilla cake with lemon mousse and chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream. Cookies – chocolate chip, peanut butter, snicker doodle plus lemon bars, brownies, mixed berry crumb pie.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST DANCE SONG? How Would You Feel (paean) – Ed Sheeran
[INVITATIONS] Zola [GOWN] Miosa Bride [TUX/FORMAL WEAR] Mens Warehouse [RINGS/JEWELRY] Tiffany & Co, Manly Bands [MAKEUP/HAIR] Shana Beals- MUA, Tina Romo- Hair [REHEARSAL DINNER] Zocalos [CEREMONY/RECEPTION] The Willow Ballroom [PHOTOS] Kaybebe Photography [VIDEOGRAPHER] Indigo Sky Studios [FLORIST] The Blonde Rose [CATERER / BAR SERVICE] Randy Peters Catering [DECOR RENTALS] Celebrations [DJ] SJs Disc Jockey [Photo Booth] Penny & Co.
