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Scottish Flair
Jennifer Yowart and James Brennan, January 16, 2008, Dominican Republic. By Alyssa Buckley
About the Couple
Bride: Jennifer Lynn Yowart
Groom: James Gerald Brennan
Occupations: Jennifer is a stay at-home-mom and Jimmy is a professional soccer player.
How they met: Jennifer and Jimmy met through a mutual friend while Jimmy was home visiting from England.
Fave date: Their first weekend away together at Mont Tremblant.
What attracted her to him: “The way he made me laugh.”
What attracted him to her: “He says my eyes, but he wasn’t looking at my eyes.”
Engagement Story: “Jimmy proposed at home in our condo on a Sunday afternoon. It couldn’t have been more perfect!”
Words they live by: See the world and enjoy every minute of life.
The Wedding Day
Wedding date: January 16, 2008
Guests: 35
Wedding theme: Scottish.
Her best moment: Slow dancing with her honey in the rain on the beach to “Talk Tonight” by Oasis.
His best moment: Watching Jennifer walk down the aisle.
What they would have done differently: “Nothing! Getting married away was the best thing we could have ever done.”
Advice you would give to other couples getting married: “Don’t stress. The day goes by so fast that you will realize you worried for nothing!”
Wedding song: “By Your Side” by Sade.
The day in three words: Brilliant. Perfect. Magical.
Favourite wedding gift: “Having all our friends and family down in the Dominican with us.”
Most unexpected moment: “When Jimmy’s best man came down with Montezuma’s revenge just before the ceremony.”
Best surprise of the day: “The midnight rain that lasted 30 seconds. Just long enough to cool us down while dancing.”
Honeymoon: Belize.
Favourite wedding detail: The Scottish kilts.
What made her day: “Having my brother walk me down the aisle.”
What made his day: “Jenn showing up.”
Vendors:
Photographer: Stacey Wight (photographybystacey.ca)
Ceremony location: Hotel Majestic Colonial Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (majestic-resorts.com)
Gown: Sophia Tolli (sophiatolli.com)
Groom’s attire: Full Scottish attire
Cake: Strawberry and vanilla
Favours: Glass wine bottle stoppers
Flowers: “I carried calla lilies because my grandmother carried them on her wedding day.”
Registry: The Bay (thebay.com)
