Pictou Lodge Wedding – Congratulations Jessica & Jordi!

Congratulations to Jessica & Jordi who were married seaside under blue skies at the beautiful Pictou Lodge Resort.

Jessica + Jordi | Our Story

Tell us how you first met? Jessica: We met through mutual friends in second year University. Jordie had a little crush on me then but I didn’t give into him until the last year of school. We were pretty compatible from the first time we met and spent a few nights bonding over liquor, particularly whiskey. Jordie: We first met at an apartment in Halifax in 2010. We were both pretty drunk so I don’t think we really realized at the time we would eventually become each other’s happily ever after. Amazing what a little whiskey will accomplish. We kept talking back and forth over the next two years and became really good friends. Then one weekend I decided to take the chance and ask her up for the weekend in Halifax. We haven’t looked back ever since.

When did you know he/she was the one? Jessica: I thought of Jordie as a friend when we first met, although I always knew there was something special about him. I think when I finally realized I knew he was the one was when I allowed myself to look inwards and reflect on what I really wanted for my future. Jordie brought me stability and so much happiness I just knew I couldn’t live without him! Jordie: I knew she was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with almost right away, although there was one special night in March 2012. I invited her to come as my date to the Saint Mary’s Maroon & White Ball. That was the first night I told her I loved her. At first I thought she was going to jump out the window but once she calmed down a bit, I knew she felt the same way too.

Tell us about the proposal. Jessica: It was a perfect night out on the water on the Tall Ship Sylvia. Although I was expecting him to propose to me in the near future, I had no idea that he was planning on proposing to me that night. I kind of expected something was up because he kept taking me to the front of the boat but then people would come up so we would head back to the party. When he did propose I was so ecstatic I don’t even remember what I said, but apparently it was yes! Jordie: I proposed to her in June 2013 on the Tall Ship Silva on a country cruise in the Halifax Harbour. We had friends aboard but I made sure it was a surprise to everyone. I asked her to come to the front of the boat to look at the city all lit up at night. She said to me, “I don’t think this night could get any better…” and that’s when I said to her, “I bet it can…” She said yes lol.

Tell us the one thing you love most about each other. Jessica: What you get is what you see with Jordie. He is funny, caring, intelligent, and everyone’s friend. He will always be there to support me and take care of me, and that is a comforting feeling. Jordie: I love the fact that she is and always will be my biggest supporter. She loves me for exactly who I am and has such a big heart. Truly an inspiration to be around 

Tell us the one thing he/she does that always makes you laugh. Jessica: Jordie has always been great at improvising lyrics to songs that are utterly ridiculous, but so funny. He also does great impersonations and has this funny voice he talks in that always makes me crack up. He has an amazing sense of humour. Jordie: When I’m having a bad day, she has become increasingly good at mimicking me, which is always full of humour, but only sometimes to me.

Where do you see yourselves in 20 years? Jessica: Settled with a career, a family, having done some traveling and just enjoying life. Jordie: I see us settled down with our family enjoying life to the fullest. Based on our personalities, I don’t think much will change aside from a few grey hair and some unwanted wrinkles.

Besides getting married –‐ what was your favourite memory for your wedding day?
Jessica: It was so special to be surrounded by friends and family. There was a moment on the dance floor where everyone was surrounding us, and of course there was a great Rankin tune on, and I remember looking around and feeling beyond blessed to have so many loved ones with us. Throughout the whole day I felt truly honoured to have those people in my life. Jordie: I would have to say getting ready and watching a tight little pair of pink underwear running across the front lawn to come join the rest of us. Always one in the group!

What inspired your décor or theme? Jessica: Our theme was vintage/rustic. We wanted everyone to feel welcome and not overwhelmed by the décor. We kept it somewhat simple but added a lot of personal detail. Jordie: My wife. I didn’t really have much of a hand in the theme other than being tasked with 1) going to pick it up and 2) carrying it.

Are there any special details for your wedding day that are sentimental and if so why? Jessica: I wore the earrings my mother wore for her wedding day, which was very special to me. We also incorporated a Celtic hand fasting ritual representing the coming together of two families. Jordie: I was happy to be able to share the day with my close family and friends from all over. Its difficult to get everyone together but it was nice to be able to share our special day with those who mean the most to us.

What’s one thing you wish you would have known earlier in regards to planning? Any tips or advice for other couples planning their wedding. Jessica: One thing I wish we had done differently when planning was to make our RSVP cards clearer. My advice to other couples planning a wedding is to do what you want to do and not what others want or expect you to do. In the end, it is your wedding and you need to be happy. Everyone will be happy with the way things came together at the end of the day. Jordie: Make sure you put a date on when you would like to get things back. You will never ever get things back on time but at least the chasing for meal choices will be smaller in the closing weeks if you do. My advice to people would be to make sure you make time for yourselves and soak up all parts of the day. It passes by so fast and the last thing you want is to miss out on the special details you worked so hard to bring together.