A Mountain Escape
Julie and Geoff say their I dos in mountainous Banff, Alberta. By Aubrey Akalehiywot
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About the Couple
Bride: Julie Fraietta
Groom: Geoff LaFleur
Occupations: Julie is a social science researcher and Geoff is a product manager.
How they met: We knew of each other for years, but didn’t start talking until he was the best man in my sister’s wedding, and I was the maid of honour. Shortly after, he was cheering me on at my first road race and the rest is history!
His fave date: Walking up Wintergreen ski hill in Bragg Creek to look over the city.
What attracted him to her: Her fashion sense, razor-sharp wit, the fact that she’s a great writer, and that she’s a cyclist.
What attracted her to him: His smile lines.
Engagement story: Geoff took Julie cross-country skiing at Lake Moraine, her favourite place on earth. On the way down, Julie was complaining about how hungry she was, and Geoff said, “I think I have a power gel in my jacket pocket—I have my gloves on, can you pull it out?” So she did and pulled out a ring instead! No power gel, but there were Bernard Callebaut chocolates waiting in the car.
Photography Courtesy of Tammy Hanratty (tinbox.ca)
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What a beautiful couple! And the perfect day in Banff. Congratulations on your first year anniversary and keep trekking together.
— Jeanette (May 15, 2008 at 12:47 a.m.)
Everything from the wedding service in the mountains to the reception in the Mt Stephen Hall at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel was breathtaking. The couple were blessed with a relaxed, sunny and fun filled weekend which started with a wonderful wedding rehearsal dinner in Banff , a beautiful morning wedding and reception ending with a scrumptious Mother's Day brunch on Sunday at Emerald Lake Lodge in Yoho National Park.
Julie and Geoff, we wish you both a happy 1st. anniversary and much love and happiness in the coming years.
— Marilyn ( May 15, 2008 ) (May 16, 2008 at 2:01 a.m.)