Names Jennifer Eriksen and Stephen Sandmeyer Live in Seattle Occupations She’s an account executive; he co-hosts a sports radio show Weather Initially overcast and rainy, but the clouds parted as the ceremony began Number of attendees 250 Number of attendants Seven each How they met A mutual friend introduced them after she sang the national anthem at a college basketball game where he was doing the play-by-play The engagement He proposed to her in the San Juan Islands, where he grew up What attracted her to him His sense of humor; he can always make her smile What attracted him to her She’s the most genuine person he’s ever met A date they’ll always remember They were watching a Husky basketball game on their second date when they realized, “This is it” Prewedding parties She and her friends went to Scottsdale, Ariz., for sun and shopping; he went to Vegas with his friends, where he won enough to subsidize the honeymoon Wedding theme Their entwined first initials adorned everything from the invitations to the favors Wedding colors Blue and taupe Wedding flowers A traditional English garden mix of peonies, antique roses and lilies Wedding cake A three-tiered cake was adorned with blue fondant ribbon and their initials Favorite detail Chocolate favors in the shape of their initials and pomegranate martinis Three adjectives to describe the wedding Fun, magical and unforgettable Honeymoon destination Maui
Photographs by Holland Studios
Wedding consultant Soirée
Ceremony site St Patrick’s Catholic Church
Reception site Portland Art Museum
Rehearsal dinner Hotel Vintage Plaza
Gown and boutique Jim Hjelm, Tower Bridal
Formalwear Men’s Wearhouse
Photographer Holland Studios
Makeup Darbey Bacchus Budd
Caterer Salvador Molly’s Catering & Events
Cake Joseph’s Dessert Company
Officiant Father Timothy Murphy
Invitations Uncommon Invites
Rings West Coast Diamond & Gem
Music/entertainment Pressure Point
Videography Hybrid Moon Video Productions
Transportation English Classic Limousine
Honeymoon Four Seasons Resort, Maui
