Bride and Groom
Brooke Molnar is a teacher at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, originally from Holmdel, N.J. and Chris Mallin is an operations manager at Honeywell International, originally from Roanoke, Va.
The wedding
Oct. 15, 2011, ceremony at Tower Hill Presbyterian Church in Red Bank, N.J.; reception at Bayonet Farm in Holmdel, N.J.
How they met
They met at Delaware Beach and it was love at first sight.
First date
The couple went out for pizza and then got ice cream and walked along the Georgetown water front.
The proposal
Chris proposed on Cinco de Mayo. He had come over after grad school class and the couple was discussing travel to one of Brooke's friend's weddings. That year, she had attended 11 weddings, so it was a common topic. Jokingly, she said, "Well, we are never going to get married" when referring to the large cost of travel to this one wedding. Chris said "Want to bet? How much?" and Brooke who doesn't like to loose bets said "OK" and offered $50. Chris proceeded to propose and it was one bet Brooke was glad she had lost. Chris did not collect the $50.
What she loves most about him
"His sense of humor."
What he loves most about her
"Her fun and loving personality."
Wedding Theme
Fall.
Number of people who attended
120
What made the day special
Fall is the bride's favorite time of year and the weather that day was ideal. The next weekend, it snowed.
Favorite moment of the day
The bride's college field hockey team surprised her by making an arch with their sticks as the couple exited the church.
Favorite detail
Bobbing for apples in the horse trough
Gown
The dress had been Brooke's mother's and it was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York city.
Cake
Chocolate cake with chocolate icing, made by Debbie Mumford
Photographer
Jenelle Kappe Photography
The honeymoon
Maui, Hawaii
Flowers
Craig Kiely and Darryn Murphy Designs
Invitations
Creative Parties in Bethesda, Md.
Catering
Mumford's
Hair and makeup
Depascal Artistry, Christina Depascal
Rentals
Paul David Rentals
Music
Dr. David Vitberg, a friend of the bride and groom, played the piano during the ceremony.
