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Capital Charm
Jeney Wolchuk and Derek Newberry, September 1, 2007, Ottawa. By Roseanne Dela Rosa
About the Couple
Bride: Jeney Wolchuk
Groom: Derek Newberry
How they met: Jeney picked Derek up.
Fave date: Their first kiss date–the one-liner work liked a charm.
What attracted her to him: His ambition.
What attracted him to her: Her outlook on life and her eyes.
Engagement story: Jeney was surprised while walking along the beach, with the sunset in the background and a warm September breeze!
Words they live by: Let the universe work in your favour, think positive and love life.
The Wedding Day
Wedding date: September 1st, 2007
Guests: 150
Her best moment: “My husbands speech.”
His best moment: “Cliché but true, when she walked down the aisle.”
What they would have done differently: “Nothing.”
Advice to others: “Let everyone around you help, especially if they offer, because things are guaranteed to go smoother if you eliminate as much stress as possible prior to your day.”
Wedding song: ‘Here I am’ by Al Green.
Fave wedding gift: “Grandma being at the wedding.”
Most unexpected moment: Definitely some of the speeches.
Best surprise: That there were no surprises.
What made her day: “Being able to celebrate with our family and friends.”
What made his day: “Kissing my wife approximately 100-plus times.”
Honeymoon: Mexico
The day in three words: Love, family and friends.
