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Amy + Jim| Our Story

Tell us how you first met? A: We first met working at McDonalds in… 2003 I think it was.. and we knew a lot of the same people etc.. But it wasn’t until 2010, in Calgary, that we actually got together. I’m not going to go too much into detail but we fell for each other pretty fast. J: The first time I saw Amy was when I was 16 years old. I was working at McDonalds. There was just something about her I couldn’t quite put my finger on. Fast forward 8 years and we end up meeting again in Calgary at Papi & Icas house. I knew this time I was not letting her go. One night everything just fell into place, everyone else was gone to bed and we stayed out by the fire. It started raining and “Have I Told You Lately” by Rod Stewart came on the radio. We got up n danced there in the rain by the fire.

When did you know he/she was the one? A: I just loved him. There was no one in particular thing, no “wow” moment that made me think he was the right one. I just knew. Right from the start there was something there that was different. Meant to be I suppose. J: I knew Amy was the one that night we danced in the rain together. Knew this was the women I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.

Tell us about the proposal. A: Well He asked me during the day, while he was at work, If I wanted to have a fire in the back yard that night..Nothing unusual there because we had fires all the time. So when he got home we took the computer outside for music.. I usually played the radio but he had mentioned that he didn’t want the radio since he had been listening to it all day. We were out by the fire, the baby was asleep and I just laid him in his stroller. Jim was picking out a song on the computer for us to listen to and he picked “have I told you lately that I love you” (the first song we had ever danced to.. by the fire one night.. in the rain) He got me out of my chair and got down on his knee and proposed. I was completely shocked and the first thing I said was, “Are you kidding?” ha ha It just felt surreal I guess, so obviously I said yes and couldn’t wipe the smile off my face for days. J: It didn’t take me long to plan the proposal, I knew the timing was right. The first song we ever danced to was playing in the background as we danced by a fire. I told her I feel like I can ask you anything but there is one thing I haven’t asked you, she said what`s that? and then I got down on one knee and proposed. I wasn’t nervous at all, I knew she was the one and was fairly sure she was going to say yes lol

Tell us the one thing you love most about each other. A: He has a tough exterior and a soft heart Jim: Her smile. Every time I see her smile I can’t help but smile myself.

Tell us the one thing he/she does that always makes you laugh. J: The little things that she finds funny- which usually aren’t , and just the way she laughs about it makes me smile.

Where do you see yourselves in 20 years? A: Hopefully rich.. but realistically I would say living back in Cape Breton and loving life. J: With any luck, by a fire in Iona down in the field. Dancing, while our wedding song plays in the background.

Besides getting married –‐ what’s the one thing you are looking forward to on your wedding day? A: I’m looking forward to celebrating the day with family and friends.. Dancing, drinking and having a great evening in beautiful Cape Breton, with people we love. Oh.. And getting to wear my pretty new ring of course J: Good times with great people!

Who is most likely to cry on your wedding day? A: I’m going to say we both will. J: I`d like to say just Amy, but I’d say it’s a safe bet I’ll shed a few tears that day.

Who is most likely to be the last to leave the dance floor? A: It’s usually me and Jim – We love dancing J: Definitely me. I`m never one to leave someone dancing alone.

What’s your favorite trend for weddings right now? A: Cowboy boots ‘n mason jars!

What inspired your décor or theme? A: It just suits us and represents who we are. We both spent most of our pre-Alberta days in the country so why not have a down home country wedding. J: Both of us being from Iona definitely inspired the redneck theme of the day.

Are there any special details for your wedding day that are sentimental and if so why? J: The location. Both the church and the Highland Village itself are tied into our families. We both spent time at the Village when we were kids, special spot.

Any tips or advice for other couples planning their wedding? A: Don’t stress, have fun with it.

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