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Mama Quiche is my best friend (in addition to Mr. Q, of course!), so there was no doubt that she would take part in walking me down the aisle. I’ve known Stepdad Quiche (hereafter referred to as Petey Quiche, because it’s more fun) since I was a lanky teenager, running cross country. Yes, my mom married my cross country coach. 
He has made her very happy, and is always looking out for us Quichey women! I was honored to have him walk me down the aisle as well (& he may or may not have cried when I asked him, but SHH! Don’t tell him I told you that!).
What’s that you see in the first picture? Does the veil attack Petey Quiche this time? I think it did!
My laid back attitude about the wedding made me not question the Jamaican trio that we had performing during the ceremony. Can you believe it never even crossed my mind as to what they may or may not be playing? I guess I figured it would be something instrumental, but imagine my surprise when they busted out with a rasta reggae version of “Here Comes the Bride”. Not a fan of this particular song, it was still pretty hilarious!
I count myself very lucky and blessed that my family and Mr. Quiche all love each other so much. There were some serious hugs going on when they handed me over to Mr. Q.
As the sun started to sink into the horizon, the ceremony began.
I made the decision early on that I wanted to write our ceremony. We were provided with the stock ceremony from the resort which, while lovely, just wasn’t “us” at all! It was very important to me that our ceremony and vows reflected who we are as individuals, as a couple and as a family. I still have people today tell me how beautiful the ceremony was, and I am so happy with my decision to write it.
We were so lucky to have little Miss S participate in our ceremony as well. She constantly amazes me (& everyone, including her parents!) with her insight and wisdom. It is sometimes hard to remember that she is only 12, so we had to make sure our reading was appropriate for her to read. Nothing too gushy or adult. I’ve always loved “I Carry Your Heart with Me” by E.E. Cummings, and she read it beautifully.
All the while ROCKING that Juicy Couture dress & gladiator sandals. What a budding fashionista (okay, her mom made her wear it she doesn’t like dresses)!
This was also marks the FIRST time I cried the entire weekend. People, I am an emotional sap… but I just couldn’t cry no matter how hard I tried (you know, those special moments where you’re “supposed” to cry & just can’t!).
In writing the ceremony, I wanted to have a moment that included the Mini Quiches. Not only to have them feel included in the ceremony, but to also make vows together, as a family. Talk about making everyone cry! After a blessing from the pastor, we all said our family vows together - I will never forget that moment.
Then it was time for Mr. Quiche and me to say, “I DO!”
In a Jamaican wedding ceremony, the couple and their witnesses sign the marriage certificate before “You May Kiss the Bride” can happen. I was anxious to lay one on Mr. Q, but followed the rules and signed on the dotted line.
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Mini Quiche A always wants to know what’s going on!
FINALLY, some kissing!!
May I now announce, for the first time ever, Mr. & MRS. Quiche!
Petey Quiche’s reactions to this are PRICELESS, and deserve their own play-by-play—don’t you think?!
After everyone made their way back up the aisle, we were met by the awesome staff at Coyaba for celebratory Red Stripes and Rum Punch. YUM! It was then time for fun wedding party pics… and cocktail hour!
All pictures by Ashley Colhouer.
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Previously in the Quiche Jamaican Extravaganza:
Ya Mon! Back to Reality
Ya Mon! “Goin’ to Jamaica & We’re, Gonna Get Maaa-arried”!
Ya Mon! Who Zip Lines Before Their Wedding?
Ya Mon! Reggae Sailing
Ya Mon! Practice Makes Perfect
Ya Mon! Rehearsal Dinner/Party/Bonfire
Ya Mon! Jamaican Mornings
Ya Mon! Getting Pretty
Ya Mon! Crewcuts Model (aka Boys Getting Ready)
Ya Mon! The Dress, The Dress, The Dress!
Ya Mon! Our First Look & The Attack of the Veil!
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I love seeing your interaction with the mini Quiches- they are very lucky to have you!
Awesome. Love Petey’s reaction. And I am in love with your Mr. and Mrs. Quiche picture. Pure happiness.
Great photos! I love how your veil is attacking Petey Quiche. I think it’s really special that you included the Mini-Quiches in the ceremony, too.
Your step dad’s reaction made me cry… He’s so excited! YAY
eeeeek………you’re-a-making-me-cry…………i love your pics! you’re wedding looks so awesome! i love how bring us into the moment with your recaps!
LOL @ Petey Quiche! And what are you all looking at in the third of the “family vow” pictures?
aww. the picture of you guys doing the family vow made me tear. So sweet. Love Petey Quiche’s reaction too, priceless!!
I Love Petey Quiche! Those are great. Your wedding looks wonderful.
side note - for the next Chicago meetup can we make it a red stripe and rum punch theme party?
OMG, Petey Quiche is so awesome!!! These are fantastic! The family vows: so sweet! Mmmm, what a beautiful wedding you had, Quiche!!
would you mind PMing me what your family vows were. I have been searching and haven’t really fell in love with anything I have found.
1. You and your mom look so much alike!
2. I’m sure there will be some ATV’s (attack of the veil) at my wedding too -
Petey Quiche is such a sweetie! He gave me the biggest hug at your reception.
Loved Petey Quiche’s reactions so much, I could hear him in my head “YEAH, ALRIGHT!!! WOOOOOO!” Hahaha!
The pictures are adorable and so is mini Quiche.
Ya mon! i LOVE your face when you’re walking back up the aisle!
that family vow looks precious! any chance you will share some of the ceremony or your vows with the hive?
aww love it, looks like Petey Quiche was more excited than you guys were!!
I love that you did family vows! I am still getting over the breathtaking location. And I love the play by play of Petey’s reaction!
Wow your wedding was awesome and petey quiches reaction was definetly priceless. you should be a writer:) Oh and we don’t want to forget the vail with its own peronality;)
You can tell that Petey Quiche is a coach! That’s a victory cheer if I ever saw it! : )
I think it’s sweet you included the Mini-Quiches in the ceremony, and your step-dad’s reaction is priceless!
Love the bridesmaids dresses as I’m pretty sure that my girls had the same ones! Great pics!
You family makes me smile and Mini Quiche B’s dress is to cute on her!
I love that you included them in the ceremony, what a sweet moment.
@Miss Bruschetta: I was going to ask the same thing!
LOVE Petey’s play by play!
That’s so sweet you included the kids. I LOVE that your step dad was so happy - so cute.
Aw, the kiddies look adorable. And the color palette just couldn’t be more fun and vivid!
your ceremony is so beautiful. and the photo of Mini Quiche A holding your hand is too sweet
oh I absolutely love the family vows!! what a meaningful touch!
first off petey quiche’s reaction was awesome!
second I want to say I think its awesome that you included the kiddos in the ceremony. I have always thought that was so sweet
I absolutely LOVE the pink and blue!!! It makes all the pictures pop, and you looked gorgeous in your dress! The ceremony looked meaningful and amazing/
The way Mr. Quiche is looking at you in your post-ceremony gives me goosebumps. He looks so thrilled to be your husband!
Your mom’s dress is so great, and Petey is such a coach–we would’ve known without you telling us!
Love how bright and colorful your photos are. That picture walking back up the aisle is fantastic!
Hahaha I bet Petey Quiche is the one who rallies up the team spirit during SuperBowl weekend.
The photography is gorgeous! The bright colors and the lighting–just amazing.
Are you planning on sharing your ceremony? I know that it might be something that is too personal to share with us, but as a bride getting married, joining two families where we are each bringing a child to the marriage…I would love to hear more about the part where you included the kiddos in your vows.
Haha! Omg Petey Quiche’s reaction is exactly what I’m expecting from my dad! I totally lol’d and now my boss is buzzing me wanting to know what I’m giggling about.. Thanks for the laugh Petey Quiche!
Are you going to share what you wrote for the ceremony? And you’re right, the script at Coyaba is very bland. My FI is a writer, and I think he and I will try and write it together, but it would be awesome to have somewhere to go off of, and some inspiration!
I love that you included the kids…we’re going to do a sand ceremony with the kids …just lovely! I love the photo of you two holding hands and looking at each other during the ceremony. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures!
PS…how beautiful is your mom!! Love her dress…she is so cute!
@FutureMrsKoontz: PM me if you want the text for the kid part - I’ll email it to you!
[...] ____________________________________________ Previously in the Quiche Jamaican Extravaganza: Ya Mon! Back to Reality Ya Mon! “Goin’ to Jamaica & We’re, Gonna Get Maaa-arried”! Ya Mon! Who Zip Lines Before Their Wedding? Ya Mon! Reggae Sailing Ya Mon! Practice Makes Perfect Ya Mon! Rehearsal Dinner/Party/Bonfire Ya Mon! Jamaican Mornings Ya Mon! Getting Pretty Ya Mon! Crewcuts Model (aka Boys Getting Ready) Ya Mon! The Dress, The Dress, The Dress! Ya Mon! Our First Look & The Attack of the Veil! Ya Mon! The Ceremony Begins… Ya Mon! The Ceremony Continues [...]
Oh my gosh Petey Quiche is cracking me up! I only hope that someone in my family will jump up and be so excited!!! Those pictures are priceless!
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Mrs. Quiche, Chicago/Montego Bay
Age and Occupation: 28, Interior Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 42, Telecom Guru
Engagement Date: July 2, 2008
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Venue: Coyaba Resort, Montego Bay
About Me: I love Chicago and can’t imagine living anywhere else (Well, except Paris. Or anywhere in France, for that matter!). I’m a full-time worker, part-time student, soon-to-be-step-mom, indie music lovin’, architecture and design fanatic, macaroni and cheese addict, vegetarian, Francophile, Ohio State football obsessed, wedding planning girl. Mr. Quiche and I are “Partners-in-Crime” and cannot wait to celebrate our marriage surrounded by our family and closest friends. I plan on DIYing my little heart out (or as much as a suitcase to Jamaica will hold).
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