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herlife | tie the knotEmily&TiedGarrettthe Knot October 7, 2011by candi smith | photography by mirus polleoEmily and Garrett Lecoeurs met through a former employer. The couplehad been friends for quite some time before becoming exclusive and datingeach other. Shortly after, Garrett enlisted in the United States MarineCorps and left for boot camp. Emily and Garrett stayed in close contact throughwriting daily and Emily attended his graduation. By the completion of boot camp, thecouple realized they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. Garrett proposedon a whim and the two were married in a courthouse in San Angelo, Texas.It had been a dream to get married in the Catholic Church and have the opportunityto celebrate their marriage with family and friends. Unfortunately, due tothe unpredictability of the Marine Corps, their wedding was put on hold for a fewyears. However, Garrett received orders which allowed the couple to finally make theirdream come true!An important part of this great love story are Emily and Garrett’s two children,Ryan and Grace, who played a huge role in recognizing and celebrating this event.Emily and Garrett made their special day not only about their unity, but about theunity of their perfect family of four. They were so happy to finally being able toshare this celebration with all of their guests!The happy couple tied the knot on October 7, 2011. Their wedding party waschosen to be kept small and intimate to focus on their family. Emily’s Maid of Honorand Junior Bridesmaid were her sisters Bonnie Dekorp and Maggie O’Rourke. The BestMan was Jason Tucker, Garrett’s long-time best friend who is like a brother to him. Thering bearer and flower girl were Emily and Garrett’s children, Ryan and Grace.In keeping with a traditional Marine Corps ceremony, the swordsmen wereSergeant Scott Rahm, Sergeant Scooter Bently, Sergeant Nick Janey, Sergeant MikeHarvey, Sergeant Adam Harris and Sergeant Brian Holl, all of whom were stationedtogether at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, as part of the U.S. MarineCorps Chemical Biological Incidence Response Force. ■42 HERLIFEnewyork.com

LOCAL BUSINESSES THATSHARED IN THE LOVEBridal gown:Bridal Gallery by YvonneLatham, NYBridesmaids’ gowns:Bridal Gallery by YvonneLatham, NYgroom’s suit/tux:LOCAL Marine BUSINESSES Corps Dress Blues THATSHARED IN THE LOVEPhotography:Mirus Polleo,Adams, MAFlorist:Surroundings Floral StudioSchenectady, NYCake:CoccadottsAlbany, NYvenue:The State RoomAlbany, NYHERLIFEnewyork.com 43

herlife | tie the knotEmily&TiedGarrettthe Knot October 7, 2011by candi smith | photography by mirus polleoEmily and Garrett Lecoeurs met through a former employer. The couplehad been friends for quite some time before becoming exclusive and datingeach other. Shortly after, Garrett enlisted in the United States MarineCorps and left for boot camp. Emily and Garrett stayed in close contact throughwriting daily and Emily attended his graduation. By the completion of boot camp, thecouple realized they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. Garrett proposedon a whim and the two were married in a courthouse in San Angelo, Texas.It had been a dream to get married in the Catholic Church and have the opportunityto celebrate their marriage with family and friends. Unfortunately, due tothe unpredictability of the Marine Corps, their wedding was put on hold for a fewyears. However, Garrett received orders which allowed the couple to finally make theirdream come true!An important part of this great love story are Emily and Garrett’s two children,Ryan and Grace, who played a huge role in recognizing and celebrating this event.Emily and Garrett made their special day not only about their unity, but about theunity of their perfect family of four. They were so happy to finally being able toshare this celebration with all of their guests!The happy couple tied the knot on October 7, 2011. Their wedding party waschosen to be kept small and intimate to focus on their family. Emily’s Maid of Honorand Junior Bridesmaid were her sisters Bonnie Dekorp and Maggie O’Rourke. The BestMan was Jason Tucker, Garrett’s long-time best friend who is like a brother to him. Thering bearer and flower girl were Emily and Garrett’s children, Ryan and Grace.In keeping with a traditional Marine Corps ceremony, the swordsmen wereSergeant Scott Rahm, Sergeant Scooter Bently, Sergeant Nick Janey, Sergeant MikeHarvey, Sergeant Adam Harris and Sergeant Brian Holl, all of whom were stationedtogether at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, as part of the U.S. MarineCorps Chemical Biological Incidence Response Force. ■42 HERLIFEnewyork.com

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