Featured Wedding | Colleen & Mike

It was September of 2010, and they were both stationed in Mayport, Florida.  Colleen was assigned to USS HUE CITY (CG-66), and Mike was assigned to USS FARRGAGUT (DDG-99).   Mike’s best friend onboard FARRAGUT, Jason  was attending a Navy training course and Colleen happened to be in his class.  One day after class Jason said “Mikey, you have to meet this girl in my class… you guys would really hit it off.”

At this point Mike was a little skeptical of meeting this girl, but from what Jason told him, it sounded like they could at least have some fun together.  The following day Mike made up an excuse to go visit the school house so Jason could introduce him to Colleen.  They chatted for a little bit, and then went to breakfast with a group of about 8 others.  Mike sat next to Colleen and she spent the next 40 plus minutes grilling him on everything from his background to his political views… it might as well have been the Spanish Inquisition.  Although her questioning made Mike feel slightly uncomfortable, he gutted it out because Colleen was very witty, funny, engaging, and she had the prettiest smile and the most beautiful green eyes.

 

After breakfast Mike asked Colleen if she played golf.  She said, “YEP, my clubs are in my trunk!”  Mike was smitten with her response… he thought she was joking because she said it with a smirk and a little twinkle in her eye.  So Mike asked, “Well… how about you skip the rest of your training this afternoon and we play golf instead?”  Colleen’s response was an immediate “yes!”   They played golf that afternoon and had an awkward first kiss on the 18th hole.  Mike drove the cart a little crazy in hopes Colleen would hold onto him, but all he got from his crazy golf cart driving were a couple brushings of their shoulders and knees, and more than a few critical looks and raised eye brows from Colleen.

 

Mike flew in from San Diego to see Colleen and cooked her an amazing lamb dinner.  After dinner they went for a walk on the beach where Mike got down on one knee and proposed to which Colleen once again said “Yes!”

 

This featured wedding took place at Brittland Estates. Eastern Shore Tents & Events supplied their rentals.

Bridal Show at Smyth Jewelers!

Next week will be our 3rd Annual Wedding Event at Smyth Jewelers! We are very excited to showcase amazing local wedding vendors.

Bridal shows give you the opportunity to meet vendors face to face, ask questions, get ideas, view new and exciting trends, and also meet other brides.  Yes it is a place to win gifts and door prizes.  That’s the thank you for attending the show.  Invite some of your bridesmaids maid of honor and others that you want to share your big day with.

Always take labels with you to a show.  Wedding vendors will ask you to sign up for the many promotions and incentives they have to offer.  By bringing labels with your contact information it makes the evening go smoother and easier for you.  Do not be afraid to ask questions even if you do not make any appointments with a specific vendor.  Wedding vendors participate in shows to help you.

So attend shows have fun and get ideas. And remember there is almost always delicious food and cake to taste!

Check out some photographs from last years bridal show:

Photography by Clapp Studios

If you are interested in attending register for the show at Bridal Shows and Expos.