We began dating on April 18th 1992 when we both attended the same High School, and before either of us could drive.  After
several years of dating we decided that we wanted to get married but determined to wait until Ian had graduated from College. Although it was at times a struggle to wait we did not move in together we got married.

With Ian’s graduation from the University of Colorado planned in August of 1997, he secretly booked the reception site for the
wedding and chose the date over a year in advance.  Several months later Ian had Candis’ ring made and planned a surprise proposal and engagement party.

The wedding was planned so that our immediate families and bridal party could enjoy the celebration without the usual
responsibilities, which were taken care of by other friends and professionals.

Candis wore a long sleeved Emanuelle gown, with a full tulle skirt and sweep train.  She wore a cathedral length veil and carried a
cluster of bridal white roses with eucalyptus berries.  The brides-matrons wore sleeveless, floor length, Bill Levkoff gowns in
Champaign and carried matching clusters of roses in Fire and Ice.  Ian and the groomsmen wore black tuxes with a double lapel,
and gold and black checked vests.  Candis’ 2 year-old cousin was our Flowergirl/Ringbearer and wore a black velvet dress that
matched the tuxes and carried a silk hand-made ring pillow.

The wedding was held at East Boulder Baptist Church, where we are both members, and officiated by our retired pastor Allen
Harrison, who came out from Ozark, MO to do the ceremony.  The reception was held at Karen’s in the Country, a local restaurant
designed specifically for hosting weddings.  Karen’s is a full service facility and took care of every detail for us.

The reception began with hors d’oeuvres while the guests watched us have our pictures taken, and mingled with our parents.
Included among the guests were 8 of Ian’s relatives who had flown all the way from Scotland, and wore their traditional garb.  We
then sat down for a buffet style dinner at beautifully set tables, which included heart-shaped bread napkin rings.  The cake was
ivory with pulled sugar ribbons, spun sugar overlay, and tiny stephanotis flowers.  After Ian tossed the garter, his groomsmen
doused him with several bottles of Champaign following a trend that had begun at some of their weddings.

After changing, we made our getaway in Ian’s 1972 Ford Bronco which was now barely recognizable.  We spent our wedding night at
the Marriot and left early the next morning for Swept Away, an all-inclusive resort in Negril, Jamaica.  The day after the wedding
Candis’ parents hosted a barbecue for all our relatives who had come for the wedding.