Decades Dance

I love it when I get to find out new things about my husband.  I know that he doesn't mind dancing.  I didn't realize that he is so fond of line dancing.  (It's kind of funny, as I've never been that big into line dancing).  Our ward had a "Decades Dance" with lots of fun music and decorations.  It was so much fun.  Even though I had a hard time deciding what to wear. 

Happy, Happy Birthday

For James' birthday we had some friends over for cheese and chocolate fondue.  Very yummy!  We definitely need to do that again sometime.  Our plans Saturday with the kids didn't turn out as we had hoped, but we still had fun playing and sharing fun things about James/Dad.  I'm so lucky to have such a handsome hubby!  :-)

Great Falls... one of my favorite places in the area

Welcome to the Wedding Website

Welcome to the Wedding Website for Carrie Johanson and James Butikofer.

We got engaged in Las Vegas on Christmas Eve.  We are getting married June 16, 2012.

We have been approved to be married in an LDS temple, and are grateful for the opportunity!

Please let us know by email your current mailing address.
Thanks!

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When are you getting married?

A:  June 16, 2012

Q: Where are you getting married?

A:  Mount Timpanogos Temple, in American Fork, Utah.   The wedding ceremony will be kept small.  Select friends and family will receive information on the details regarding our sealing.  Additional family and friends are invited to the reception that evening at the Stevenson residence at:  645 E 800 S Orem, Utah 84097.

Q: Why are you getting married in Utah?  Why Mount Timpanogos?
A:  Although both the bride and the groom live in the Washington, D.C. area, the majority of their family lives in the west.  Although the bride's parents live in Las Vegas, her immediate family is spread out and she has a lot of extended family in Utah Valley.  The bride lived near the Mount Timpanogos temple when it was being constructed in 1996.  The groom's family is mostly in Idaho, and Utah is fairly close for them as well.

Q: Where will you be living?
A:  The groom will be moving in with the bride to her residence in Alexandira.

Q: What should I wear to the Utah Reception?

A: The bride, groom, and family will be dressed up, so you definitely won’t be out of place if you wear Sunday best.  It will an outdoor reception.  Please dress for the weather, and be mindful that you will be walking on grass.

Q: What should I wear to the Virginia Reception?

A: The bride and groom will be in their wedding attire, so you definitely won’t be out of place if you wear Sunday best.  It will an indoor reception, but at a location along the Potomac with a great view.

Q: I am so excited to celebrate with the bride and the groom.  Are you registered anywhere?

A:  Why thank you!  It’s really not about the gifts, but of course that is nice too.  We are registered with both Amazon.com and Bed, Bath, and Beyond.   We request that Utah guests consider having their gifts shipped directly to the bride and groom’s residence in Virginia.  Gift cards or money are easily transportable and can help contribute to those bigger ticket items.  Note that items on the Amazon.com registry can be purchased anywhere, and can simply be marked as fulfilled at Amazon.com  Unique gift ideas, such as a boat charter to the Chesapeake Light Tower are also welcome.

Q:  Have you always wanted to put together your own frequently asked questions page for a blog? 

A:  Why yes, yes I have.  It’s been a life-long dream.  Seriously, it’s true that I am doing this because I kind of like it! 

Q: Where are these frequently asked questions coming from?

A:  Let’s be honest.  The bride came up with most of them!

 

Bride and Groom Trivia

Questions:
1) Who is the second of six children in their family?
2) Who served a mission for their church in a foreign country?
3) Who has been a teaching assistant for college level classes?
4) Who works for the federal government?
5) Who had blonde hair and blue eyes as a child?
6) Who is more excited to get married?

A) Carrie
B) James
C) Both Carrie and James
D) Neither Carrie or James

Utah Wedding

James and Carrie will be getting married June 16, 2012 at the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple in American Fork, Utah.  The sealing ceremony will be kept small with only a few family and friends in attendance.

There will be a reception that evening in Orem, Utah for all family and friends.

Utah Reception
6:00 pm until 8:00pm
Saturday, June 16
Stevenson Residence
645 E 800 S
Orem, Utah


Light refreshments will be served.  No R.S.V.P. is required.

The Stevenson Residence is located near the University Mall in Orem, Ut.
Please park in the LDS church parking lot at 735 E 800 E Orem, Ut 84097 (just down the street) or in the Costco parking lot (across the street).

 
In case of inclement weather the location may be changed.  Check the website for an update, or the new location and directions will be distributed at the Stevenson house.






Please consider sending any gifts to their home in Virginia, or limiting your gifts to small, easily transported items.

Virginia Reception

After their wedding and honeymoon, James and Carrie will have a reception in Alexandria, Virginia.

Virginia Reception
6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 30
Mount Vernon LDS Chapel
2000 George Washington Parkway
Alexandria, Virginia 22309

Light refreshments will be served.  No R.S.V.P. is required.


The LDS Chapel is on the George Washington Parkway, approximately 2 miles east of historic Mount Vernon.  (As a matter of fact, the chapel is on property that was once part of George Washington’s original estate.)  Access to the building and parking lot is via Lucia Ln.  


The reception will be inside, but we invite you to enjoy the view of the Potomac River while you are in the area. 

Gift Registry

James Butikofer and Carrie Johanson  
Wedding Date - June 16, 2012


Registered at Amazon.com
Registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Please indicate on the Amazon.com registry if the same or similar items have been purchased elsewhere. 


Also note:  The Bed, Bath & Beyond Registry may indicate Virginia as the event location, but it is actually Utah!

In Alexandria

If you will be visiting the Alexandria area for the day or the weekend, may we suggest the following attractions:

Jones Point Lighthouse


Just south of the Wildrow Wilson Bridge (495) in Alexandria, the park should be reopened in time to see this historic river lighthouse.  Don't miss the marker for the original corner of DC.  (Free)



Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
The trail along the Potomac is accessible from the Belle Haven Marina - just south of Old Town Alexandria. (Free)


Historic Mount Vernon
Less than 2 miles from our reception location, Mount Vernon is the estate of our first president, Geore Washington.  There is a fee for admission - $15/adults or $25 for an annual pass.


Fort Washington Lighthouse
Fort Washington is actually across the river from Alexandria, in Fort Washington, Maryland.  It's worth the trip if you have the time.  Views are also available from the George Washington Parkway near Fort Hunt Road.