Washington natives, Eric and Kris, met in college over the mutual liking of Dungeons & Dragons. Not long after they married on a beautiful June day at the Estate’s pond side location. Their friends and family watched as the couple walked down the aisle with violins and other acoustics playing to say ‘I do’.  While at the reception, the couple used candles over flowers to create a romantic glow as they danced to their first song ‘Fly Me to The Moon’ by Frank Sinatra at their simple but elegant wedding.  The couple sat down to answer their favorite parts of their heart-felt special day.

Occupations?

Eric is a software engineer and Kristopher is a professional musician and teacher.

How you met?

Dungeons & Dragons in college.

Hometowns?

Eric is from East Wenatchee, WA, and Kristopher is from Nine Mile Falls, WA.

First Impressions?

Eric to Kristopher: You were smart, nerdy, and kind. Kristopher to Eric: You were bold and outgoing, very headstrong.

First Real Date?

Kristopher came over to my apartment and cooked dinner including, bananas foster for dessert. We watched a movie and talked most of the night.

Proposal in brief?

Eric spent the entire day trying to get his handmade boat ready for us to go out on the river with, and after many setbacks and unfortunate events he exclaimed, “This is the kind of life you’re going to have with me.” I told him of course I’m okay with that, and he got down on one knee in our driveway and proposed.

Favorite ceremony moment?

Crying with joy as we walked toward the altar together.

Favorite reception moment?

When Tim’s (Kristopher’s best man) iPod shuffled to “Fat Bottom Girls” accidentally as the second or third song during the reception.

Surprise elements?

We were pretty well planned out, I don’t think there were any surprises.

Wedding theme?

Clean and simple.

Wedding Dessert?

Cake.

First dance song?

Fly Me to the Moon, Frank Sinatra

Touching speeches?

Kristopher’s best man, Tim, delivered a touching speech about how he got to know the both of us.

Splurge?

We bought our suits.

Wedding time?

5pm

Number of Guests?

75

Colors?

Heather gray and lilac

Flowers or centerpieces?

Candles

Favors for guests?

None

Advice to other couples?

Breathe, take it slow, and remember that at the end of day you’re getting married, and that’s what matters.

Nontraditional & Traditional elements?

Traditional: vows, ring exchange. Nontraditional: we walked down the aisle together, and our best men had readings during the ceremony.

Wedding day weather?

Fair, bookended by light rain on either side.

Honeymoon?

Staycation! Eric took time off work and we spent it together at home, taking time to go out for special events like having brunch at The Davenport.

Day in three words?

Everything we wanted.