Jazmine & Jesse

8/12/2017

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It was a very bright and loud night. One of us was dressed up as Gumby while the other was dressed in flannel. While I may not say who was which, it was obvious that if she stuck around after that – it was headed somewhere.

It wasn’t supposed to work, it wasn’t setup to last, we weren’t supposed to fit so well. I resisted, pushing her away but she just wouldn’t go. Seriously, she wouldn’t go (I tried). But it was okay, I overcame my fears, let my guard down and she won me over. Her ability to take on my antics along with my daughters has been amazing. She has been in a constant state of life progression since I met her. Starting school, buying her first (and second) car, making a steady paycheck and not settling for a job that is below her abilities. She’s pushed me closer to God and based our relationship in faith. I’m proud of her day in and day out and she’s proven to be the light of my life.Your love,
Jesse

Jesse is the kind of man that I thought only existed in movies. He is the kind of man who puts his family before himself, no matter how hard times are, he always does what is best for all of us. He is the kind of man who makes me breakfast in bed, takes care of me when I’m sick, let’s me vent when I’m stressed, hugs me when I’m being grumpy, has tickle fights just to hear me laugh, and constantly puts my happiness before his own. He is the kind of man who builds an in-law apartment in his grandmother’s basement so that he could take care of her and allowed her to live in her own house until her final days. He’s the kind of man that works from 8pm until 2am after Gwen’s gone to bed, but still gets out of bed at 8am so he can spend time with her in the morning and bring her to school. He is the kind of guy that changes the lyrics to songs late at night when I’m so overtired I’m giggly, just to get me to laugh hysterically until I cry! He is the kind of guy who buys pandora charms for my bracelet for special occasions. He is everything that I had ever wanted in a man, tenfold.

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Granite Ridge Estate

4:30pm @ The Estate

Join us for an evening of fun and celebration as Jazmine & Jesse get married. Friends from all over the world finally get to gather as these two crazy love birds come together in union.

program of the day

August 12, 2017

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wedding menu

The Fowler Wedding will be catered by Ziggy’s food truck. Both vegetarian and carnivorous choices will be available.

3:30 - 4:15

parking

Please meet in the parking lot between 3:30 & 4:15. A bus will take you from the parking lot up to the wedding grounds. Each bus will be doing back to back runs in roughly 30 minute increments.

4:30

wedding cermony

This is what we all came for - the 15 minutes of us swearing our lives to each other with cheesy homemade vows that are sure to make you tear up... or laugh.

5:00

happy hour & appetizers

6:00

dinner time

Enjoy Australian Style meat pies from Ziggys. Choices available will be: Gusto, Pulled Pork, Buffalo Chicken & Vegetarian Option

7:30

dessert

Enjoy custom cupcakes because - who doesn't like cupcakes?

8:00

hang out & dancing

Please have fun dancing to the songs by DJ Chris Bouchard, playing jumbo Jenga or jumbo Connect 4 outside and hang out with friends!

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our best friends ever

thanks for being there

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Tina Magnoli

I met Tina on my first day at Rockland District High School. I was the new kid the last semester of senior year. Anyone that knows me knows that I am extremely shy at first but Tina broke down those walls immediately. We had our first two classes of the day together where she first spoke to me by saying “Hi I’m Tina, who are you?” We hit it off immediately. I’ve watched her grow from “the girl with a voice like Fergie and Jesus” into an absolutely amazing woman, wife, and mother, who still has a voice that is amazing. I love you Tina, you’re the Yang to my Grey.

SALENA POUSSARD

I first met Salena on my first date with Jesse. Looking back on that day now, I definitely would not have expected for us to be where we are now. She is the younger sister I had always hoped for and has truly become such an amazing friend. Today we share many of the same experiences and look forward to having our kids grow up together. I am so thankful to have watched her grow from a 20 year old with not a care in the world, to a beautiful, smart, caring and amazing sister-in-law, and wife. I look forward to many more years celebrating our lives together! Love you!

JACLYN BROWN

Oh Jac, where to start… One of our first experiences truly hanging out together is definitely a story not fit for this site, however I’m glad we have it to laugh about. From the first time we met I have always felt like I could talk to you forever. We share so many similar stories from our youth. It has been such a joy to get to know you and to have someone who understands so much of my life. Although life gets busy and we don’t see each other nearly as much, I am glad that when we do it’s as though no time has passed. I’m glad to have you as my big sister. You are an amazing woman, I’m so proud of all that you are accomplishing and doing to better your life! Love you!

SAMANTHA ELLIS

Sammi, my “little” cousin haha All I could ever wish for is that we lived closer so we could see each other more. You have always been there for me through thick and thin, constantly bringing uplifting thoughts and sending random “I love you’s” just when I needed it most. I love seeing pictures of your boys growing up into such handsome little men, they are lucky to have a mama that works so hard to provide for them. Thank you for being you, you are wonderful. Love you forever!

EMMA ZANDE

Em, I remember the day that Aunt Miss told me that she was pregnant with you. They had been wanting a baby for so long and I had been DYING for a little cousin! Christmas of 2001 we were all together at Grammy Sue and Grandpa Charlie’s. Aunt Miss brought me upstairs and said “Jaz, I have a secret to tell you but you can’t say anything until after we’ve had a chance to talk to everyone”. She went on to tell me that you would be born the following year! After you were born I carried the picture of you around with me everywhere for months. I was so excited and proud. Since thing I have not stopped being proud of you. You have grown into such a beautiful woman who has a confidence that I admire. I hope you never let anxieties or insecurities stand in the way of something you love. Always chase after your dreams, you will accomplish everything you put your mind to. I love you Em, thank you for standing beside me on this day!

ELIZA ZANDE

Eliza – you have always been my little mini me. The relationship we have has been so special to me, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. From before you were even born I knew you were destined to be someone who lit up a room or could make anyone laugh. I’m sure you’ve heard the story before but when your mom was pregnant with you we were watching America’s Funniest Home videos. One video (of a man tripping and falling face first into a woman’s butt) left Aunt Miss laughing so hard and then she just could not stop. She thought she was going to go into labor she was laughing so hard! With all that laughing, how could you not end up being one of the funniest kids I know?! You are absolutely hysterical and so talented. Every time I see you, you have tackled something new and you always rock it. Singing, dancing, playing the piano, jokes, horseback riding. Whatever it is you do it with a confidence I wish that every woman in the world had. I hope that you always believe in yourself, and never stop being you. Love you kiddo, so happy to have you here with me today!

TOM LARSON

My relationship with Tom is the kind of relationship that most from the outside look at us and think we are crazy! Not only is he my gay best friend, he is my 6’4”, ginger bear cousin who can make me laugh even when in midst of a panic attack. Thank you for always listening to my crazy and for not saying “you’re seriously crazy” until after I’ve stopped panicking! Hahaha Our inside jokes are so in depth and intertwined they are nearly impossible to navigate through from the outside. Our friendship is not one that can ever be explained but is one that I cherish dearly. I adore all your quirks, silly advice, and every memory we have together. So here’s to hoping we can have another late night, cheap wine, classic movies kiki. Thanks for being my best friend, my crazy keeper, the one who understands our family with me, and the one who knows the deepest parts of me like no other. Love you cousin!

JAROD ROY

Growing up life wasn’t the easiest. I wasn’t always the best sister, or the role model that you needed. Our relationship didn’t start until after I had moved out of the house and although I wish it had started sooner, I am so thankful for how it is now. You are one of my very best friends. I can call you any time to tell you about something exciting, to vent or just to gossip about life. It still amazes me every time I see you or talk to you, what an amazing young man you have turned into. I still picture the days of chubby chipmunk cheeks; I never thought you’d outgrow it! Today, though, you are a tall, handsome man who knows how to treat a woman right, be a gentleman, excel in school, work hard for the things you want in life but also how to have fun when the time is right. You are such a great role model to Gwen and to any future children we have! I’m so proud of you Bub, keep up the awesome work. Thank you for walking me down the aisle and for always being there for me, love you!

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James Herling

James and I have been friends for over 20 years now. It’s truly amazing that a friendship can last this long and still be as good as it was in the beginning. We’ve traveled and skied together in the Rockies as well as here in the great state of Maine. We’ve biked miles upon miles together, watched each other grow up from kids to now having kids. It’s been an amazing journey that I’d never give back. It’s rare that you are able to find a true friend for life, but I’ve definitely found that with James.

Aaron Sarnacki

Oh where to start with Aaron. We became friends when I was just 20 (I think?) when we found eachother on 3si.org (a great forum for 3000 GT’s). Ended up going to Hot Import Nights as a group and haven’t turned back since. Despite him going to be a BMW freak, we’ve become better and better friends over time. We’ve been best friends through thick and thin – a drinking buddy at times and a great person to shoot the shit at others. My favorite story is when I worked with Aaron and stayed there 3 nights a week. I thought he and I would be at odds, but it turned out we got along amazingly well and that was a sign that we’d be friends forever.

Tom Pulyak

BIG TRUCK TOM! There are few that are as helpful as Tom. Tom has been there every time I’ve ever needed it. This has ranged from driving 12 hours to help me with a broken down truck in the middle of nowhere to helping take out a transmission while I had to go to work. I honestly don’t think you could find a more helpful person in this world than he has been during our friendship. I am forever in debt to him for all that he has done. As we get older, my regrets are only not being able to hang out more often.

Carlos German

“I speak no english” were the first words that Carlos ever spoke to me – or at least that I understood. We quickly became friends at SHS, hung out during snowstorms – we just did everything together. Time has gone by, we lost contact for a bit, but luckily were able to rekindle the friendship that never really was lost due to anything other than distance. You are the most driven person I have met and give me something to strive towards on a daily basis. You have put your mind to focus on goals in life and have not stopped until you got them. This includes getting the love of your life to marry you somehow. 😛 I remember flying down to Florida and meeting Rose for the first time. Even though she didn’t know me, she got out of the car first and ran over to give me a hug. That, to me, shows that you found someone that is incredibly loving and a great partner to you. She stands by your side and encourages you in all you do – as you do with her. I truly wish we lived closer because I think we would hang out all the time. You guys are my family that just lives in a much warmer climate, but I’m proud to call you family. I love you guys and am so glad you can make it back up to Maine for our wedding.

Mark DeWitt

When I was 4 years old I prayed for a brother – and when I was 5, he arrived. I have watched grow up into the incredibly kind hearted person that he is. Mark is a great brother and an amazing uncle to Gwen. My favorite memories with Mark include delivering furnaces, driving a camper to Florida and going snow tubing. As many people know, Mark lives in a tiny home and loves it. He’s amazing when it comes to coming up with ideas and seeing them through, such as adding solar power to his home, fixing heating issues and being great at saving money. Even though he’s my little brother, I look up to him in many many ways. He means the world to me and I cherish our memories throughout his life.

Bolude Watson

BLU! Oh darling how I love you. You and I formed a friendship at the word hello and never looked back. I remember half stumbling into the office at the hostel and talking to you about whatever for hours on end. Keeping you up till the wee hours of the morning to discuss God, politics and whatever else came to mind. I remember how depressed you were when I flew out and dragged you out from your future hubby Craig (sorry buddy!). Driving to the Grand Canyon and then to Vegas together, driving up to the gardens in LA, picking you up at the spa when I flew out on a whim. I mean, for not seeing each other often, we sure do have some great times hanging out. We have literally gone a year or two without talking, but when we do talk, it’s like we never lost touch. That, to me, is the true sign of friendship. We would literally travel to the other side of the world for each other (case in point, you’re at the wedding!). You mean the world to me and I wouldn’t trade you for the world. Your family has become my family and I couldn’t imagine a better family to be part of. Your dad, mom, sisters, Temmy & Fatima, Craig – I don’t even know how you have been surrounded by a more amazing set of people. Every one of them could go down as the kindest people I have ever met. I was worried about ‘that guy’ you met until I met him. I didn’t think anyone could be worthy of your kind heartedness (and naiveness), but you are both proof that true love exists and it has given me so much hope for this world. May God bless your family.

Katie Hebert

Oh Katie. We have been through so much over the years it’s unreal. I met you freshman year of highschool, and although it took time to become friends, it’s a friendship that has lasted the test of time. Working together, going through bad breakups together, finding the loves of our lives – we’ve seen it all haven’t we? You have been so kind to me over the years and for some reason stuck by my side. Helping me move in the snow, helping me put down a floor, drinking at all times of the day as an excuse to hang out. There are few people that I’d give up the whole day to hang out with and you are top on that list. Whatever is going on, hanging out with you is more important. Our friendship is like magnets where no matter what tries to pull us away (work, life, whatever) we are always pulled back together. Although I’ve said it 100 times before, I’ll say it again: I’m so happy for both you and Tyler – you are such a great couple I couldn’t imagine a more perfect fit for the both of you. You both have become great friends and you both mean the world to me.

wedding registry / adoption fund

Help us grow our family

As many of you know, we’re going about things a little differently. We’re requesting that you don’t send gifts to us. We have been blessed and we have enough ‘things’ in life (however Jesse is fine if you wish to gift us a mid-60’s Chevy truck). As most of you know, we are on the journey to find a child to adopt and add on to our family. Although we are going through the Foster Care system, there will definitely be costs associated with raising the child to give him/her all that they deserve. If you do wish to gift anything at all, we ask that you gift to the adoption fund located below. All the money will go to costs associated with adoption as well as clothing, toys, bedding, food, college, etc. We really appreciate you all and we are very blessed that you are part of this day. If we can ask one more thing of you it is to pass along information to 3 of your friends regarding adoption from the Foster Care system. There are many children out there and if just 1 of the people who say they wanted to adopt actually did, then all these children would have forever families. You can follow along our journey and some information we have compiled on our blog, so check that out for more info