And the Winners Are … Last spring, Remy Shaffer ’00 and Casey Gomes ’02 (left) were selected the winners of the alumni association’s Dream Wedding contest out of 24 couples. The couple will join family and friends for a reception in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center after the ceremony in Memorial Chapel on June 25, 2005. Throughout the fall, alumni were invited to vote on the couple’s wedding attire, menu, music, florals and cake. More than 2,000 votes were cast, and here are the results:
travel 2005 Norwegian Splendor: Bergen & the Fjords, July 1–15 Visit the charming city of Bergen and the resplendent fjords of Norway on this tour from city to countryside.
Great Lakes, September 2–12
Meet the winning couple at the Maryland Alumni Association’s Wedding Expo on May 15 at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. (See details on page 16.)
Experience the rich history and natural treasures of North America’s Great Lakes, including historic
Wedding Attire Provided by Annapolis Formal Remy will be pretty in pink in this silk strapless Watters Brides’ gown with crystals at the midriff. Her bridesmaids will capture the Maryland spirit in a two-piece red ensemble by Bridesmates. And, Casey will greet his bride in this non-traditional tuxedo with red vest.
Sault Sainte Marie, one of the oldest settlements in the region.
Charlemagne’s Dream: MainDanube Canal and Danube River Cruise, September 23 –October 1 Journey through the heartland of the Bavarian Alps and the breathtaking
Menu Provided by Corcoran Catering Mouths will water when Corcoran Catering serves whole tenderloins of beef marinated and grilled over apple wood slices and presented on horseradish whipped potatoes.
Florals Provided by Creative Accents The bride will carry white. The winning bouquet includes gardenias and white roses, while the centerpiece has white lilies and hydrangea.
Cake Provided by Corcoran Catering
Wachau Valley on this exciting tour of Nuremberg, Regensburg and classic Vienna.
Alumni College in Sorrento, October 31–November 8 Delight in the beauty of Italy’s charming coastal cities and explore the ruins of Pompeii, the most famous and impressive ancient remains in the world.
This winning cake has vanilla Genoise splashed with Chambord and filled with white chocolate mousse and fresh raspberries. A
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French butter cream design will be customized for the bride and groom.
2005 catalog at www.alumni.umd.edu. Or
Music Provided by Amaretto The 10-piece band features a song list ranging from ballads to Motown. Listen to a sound clip at www.alumni.umd.edu.
contact Stephanie Tadlock, director of strategic operations and continuing education, at stadlock@ terpalum.umd.edu or 301.405.4678.
TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF REMY SHAFFER AND CASEY GOMES; WEDDING WINNER PHOTOS BY LISA HELFERT; AMARETTO PHOTO COURTESY OF AMARETTO
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