GENERAL

Couple's Name: Amy Dibble and Chad Gagas
Wedding Date: June 12, 2010
Wedding Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Custer, WI

ABOUT THE COUPLE

How they met: Through a mutual friend.
How he proposed: At the Hawaiian Party, held annually at a local bowling alley the night before Easter, with family and friends present.
Bride's occupation: assistant manager at Cooper Oil
Groom's occupation: technology education teacher at Iola-Scandinavia High School

THE CEREMONY

The ceremony: A 12:30 p.m. ceremony at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The gown: A beaded white chiffon over white satin gown, designed by Mori Lee.
The bouquet: Magenta and light pink tulips, purple lilac, white hyacinth and white stephanopoulos with crystals.
The theme: Black and white simple elegance

THE WEDDING PARTY

Maid of honor: Kathlyn Willard
Bridesmaids: Catherine Kostuch, Taryn Kontney, Amy Dachyk, Kim Burclaw and Amber Firkus
Best man: Curtis Gagas
Groomsmen: Rodney Kosuch, Nick Zywicki, Jon Glodowski, Kenny Burclaw and Aaron Kluck

THE RECEPTION

Number of guests: Over 300
The reception: Elizabeth Inn & Convention Center
The cake: Assorted cake flavors in a four-tier round setting, covered in white buttercream with white buttercream piping.
First song: She's Everything by Brad Paisley
The menu: Family-style meal with baked chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, buttered carrots, coleslaw and fruit salad.
What made the day unique: Spending the day with family and friends that came from near and far to be a part of the special day.
Most touching moment of the day: Both sets of parents walked them down the aisle. Also, they introduced a cow bell at the reception that was explained as the "monkey see, monkey do." In order for the couple to kiss, since they were newlyweds, they had to be shown how to do it. Parents, grandparents, godparents, wedding party and many wedding guests took turns showing them how to kiss in various ways.
Honeymoon destination: Las Vegas