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Holly&john
October 9, 2010
Holly Wise and John Kilian met on a bright summer day, introduced
by mutual friends. They started dating in 2004, and, five years
later, he proposed on the back of a boat during an ocean cruise.
John asked Holly to get him something from the front of the boat, and
when she returned, he was holding a little black box with an engagement
ring nestled inside. With champagne and flowers, they celebrated their
engagement on the water.
“I really wanted a traditional church wedding,” Holly says, so Reverend
Bob Bauman married them at Wrightsville United Methodist Church.
After the wedding, they rented a trolley and rode it around Wrightsville
Beach, taking pictures and celebrating with family and friends.
Holly and John spent their honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico,
where they snorkeled and relaxed on the beach. Holly, who enjoys fishing,
took John on extended fishing trips. Afterward, they strolled the Cabo San
Lucas marina, a boardwalk full of colorful stores and plenty of street vendors.
Simply relaxing at the hotel’s pool was another favorite past time.
Holly and John bought a house in Wilmington almost a year and a half
ago. Holly now works in pediatrics at the New Hanover Regional Medical
Center, and John works at UBS as a portfolio manager.
The Elements Ceremony Site Wrightsville United Methodist Church
Reception Site The Surf Club Rehearsal Dinner Site The Reel Café
Photography Allison Breiner Potter Photography Wedding/Event
Planner Miss Jane Roberson Officiant Reverend Bob Bauman Gown Casablanca
Bridal Shoes David’s Bridal Jewelry Cat Banjo Hair and Makeup Shelby Wise, sister
of the bride Bridesmaid Dresses Bill Levkoff Formalwear Men’s Wearhouse
Invitations Costco Flowers A Beautiful Event Catering The Surf Club
Cake Nancy Hearne Favors Koozies from www.weddingfavors.com
Transportation Azalea Limousine Service Accommodations Holiday Inn
Resort, Wrightsville Beach Honeymoon Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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