Jeanette Warne and Chad Christiansen admired each other from afar at the gym for six months before they actually spoke. It was a one-word note left on Jeanette’s car windshield that got the ball rolling. The note read “Dinner?” with his phone number in tow.
Jeanette took him up on the offer. Her charm earned her a second and third date with Chad — something no girl had managed to do in years. The spell was broken! The couple got engaged in May 2011 after dating for two years.
The couple’s relationship had a very important third party involved — Jeanette’s 5-year old daughter, Emma. While Emma was shy with Chad at first, he won her over with bedtime-story bonding.
Emma was a big part of all of Jeanette’s wedding plans, including selecting a wedding dress. Jeanette fell in love with two Badgley Mishka gowns at Alta Moda Bridal. And what do you do when you can’t decide between two perfect dresses? Combine them, obviously. The designer was able to blend the delicate lace top of the first dress with the feathered skirt from the second dress, and Jeanette added an elegant pink ribbon to tie it all together.
“Emma loved the big, feathery skirt because she could fit under it and pop out from underneath,” Jeanette says. “And I was able to find a dress for her that matched mine.”
The special day started in the late afternoon at a grassy park near Jeanette’s parent’s house. First, there was a wedding ceremony with 150 family members and close friends, followed by dinner from Culinary Crafts. Then, the park filled up with more than 300 guests at the reception.
After a perfect evening filled with friends, family and delicious food, the couple exited with a celebratory confetti send-off. The children at the wedding, including Emma, didn’t hold back when it came to the confetti.
“I was still finding confetti everywhere during our honeymoon,” Jeanette says.
This fairytale wedding has one more happily-ever-after detail — the Christiansen family is expecting a baby boy this spring!
Dress Alta Moda Bridal
Catering Culinary Crafts
Cake Culinary Crafts
Décor Diamond Rental
Flowers Sunshine Creations
Hair & Makeup Studio Enizio
Invitations Ann Elizabeth Invitations
Groom’s Attire Express
