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Winter Wonderland
Jacqueline Coderre and Simon Firnesz, December 29, 2007, Regina. By Roseanne Dela Rosa
About the Couple
Bride: Jacqueline Coderre
Groom: Simon Firnesz
Occupations: They are both elementary school teachers.
How they met: They met while working with one another, and realized they were meant for each other after several staff parties.
Fave dates: Their date nights. Sometimes they are a big to-do and other times they are something simple, but they remind them of they are meant for one another.
What attracted her to him: His big lips. I wanted him to kiss me with them.
What attracted him to her: Her big, beautiful hazel eyes.
Engagement story: Simon flew Jacqueline to Las Vegas over Easter break and surprised her on a beautiful evening while on a gondola ride at the Venetian hotel in front of applauding onlookers.
The Wedding Day
Wedding date: December 29, 2007
Guests: 150
Wedding theme: Classic winter romance
Her best moment: “Walking back down the aisle during the recessional while holding Simon’s hand–laughing, crying, feeling so many emotions all at once.”
His best moment: “Seeing Jacqueline for the first time in her dress from afar and getting to kiss the bride!”
What they would have done differently: “We would have had the photographers shoot our reception.”
Advice to others: Make sure you take time to enjoy the reception together–it’s your day.
Wedding song: ‘This Kind of Love’ by Sister Hazel–it says everything about the way we feel for each other.
Fave wedding gift: It’s a tie between our Kitchen Aid blender and our Roomba.
Most unexpected moment: “When Simon thanked our guests for coming and managed to drop the microphone twice and knock his champagne glass off the podium. It was a good ice breaker–sort of.”
Best surprise: “Seeing all the wedding details and decor come together and our wedding cake at our reception.”
Fave wedding detail: The marshmallow snowman bride and groom cake topper.
What made his day: “Seeing all our friends and family in one room together. It was overwhelming to see everyone that means something to you in one room on your biggest day.”
Honeymoon: We left the following day for the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, where we spent a week sun tanning, snorkeling, exploring the island and relaxing in our honeymoon suite at the Sandals Regency LaToc.
The day in three words: Unforgettable, emotional and perfect.
