Hollywood Style

About the Couple
Bride: Christianne Hacault
Groom: Charles Swain
Occupations: Christianne is an associate television producer and Charles works at an engineering and consulting firm.
How they met: At the University of Ottawa campus bar during a student elections party.
Fave date: Skating on the Rideau Canal.
What attracted him to her: Everything!
What attracted her to him: His easygoing and charming personality.
Engagement story: Chuck and Christianne have a dog. While Christianne was in the other room, Charles gave the ring box to their dog and said, “Bring to mommy.” The dog ran up to Christianne and dropped the box in her lap. Chuck soon followed and proposed.

The Wedding Day
Guests: 160
Theme: Old Hollywood Glamour.
Her best moment: “Seeing the smile on Charles’ face.”
His best moment: “Seeing Christianne walk down the aisle.”
What would you have done differently: Nothing. Everything was perfect!
Advice to others: Take the time to enjoy your wedding day. It goes by so quickly!
Wedding Song: “Forever” by Ben Harper and “Grow old with you” by Adam Sandler.
Fave Gift: Custom-made wedding invitations.
Most unexpected moment: “A dance off between Christianne’s cousins and our friends.”
Fave wedding detail: “The ceremony music and the amazing food.”
What made her day: “Being surrounded by joyful family and friends.”
What made his day: “Being able to celebrate with the people we love.”
Honeymoon: “A two week eastern Mediterranean cruise and then two weeks travelling Germany, Czech Republic and Poland.”

Vendors:
Bridal gown: Custom gown by Maryka Gawron
Bridal party attire: Impressions bridesmaids’ gowns from Trinklets Creations (trinkletscreations.com), groomsmen’s tuxes from Moores (mooresclothing.com)
Caterer: The Market 520 (themarket520.com)
Ceremony location: Saint-Eugene Catholic Church in Winnipeg
Decorators: Let’s Celebrate Rentals (letscelebraterentals.com)
Favours: Lindor chocolates
Flowers: A la rose Academy florist
Groom’s tux: Moores (mooresclothing.com)
Hair: Richard at The Hair Club
Invitations: Eric Ouimet
Music: Platinum Productions (platinum-pro.ca)
Reception location: Howden Community Centre
Wedding bands: Joseph Ryan Diamonds