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We love travelling and spending
time with our family and friends, so
naturally we could not think of a
better way to celebrate our love than
having a destination wedding.
In late November, 2012, on a very
snowy morning many of our local
friends and family drove to the
family farm outside of Auburn to
load on a coach bus and head to
Pearson International Airport. When
we arrived at the airport more friends
and family joined us.
We all boarded the plane and
headed for a week-long vacation
together in the sun in the beautiful
Dominican Republic.
The wedding happened midweek
after a couple days of relaxation. It
was a beautiful day for a wedding on
the beach. We said our vows in front
of 76 friends and family, exchanging
rings and becoming husband and
wife.
After the ceremony we had a
lovely cocktail party and took many
great photos.
Tracy Gutmanis, a long-time
friend, and professional
photographer captured our day,
including the picture of us included
with this article.
The rain was a welcomed relief to
the heat as we moved indoors to
have dinner and a reception in a
beach front banquet hall.
We could not been happier sharing
our special day with so many friends
and family who have been such an
important part of our lives and
relationship. It means so much to us
that so many people were happy to
travel so far to attend our wedding.
It was an amazing week, being able
to relax and unwind resulted in
unforgettable experiences and
memories that will last a lifetime.
Nicole is the daughter of Kelly
Weaver of Woodstock and Larry
Brindley of Dungannon. Brett’s
parents are Joyce and Dana Bean of
RR1, Auburn.
Brett and Nicole live in Wingham.
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Privacy a priority with halls
Dominican Republic the setting for Bean wedding
An exotic location
Brett and Nicole Bean travelled to the Dominican Republic with a small group of friends and
family members so they could say “I do” under a bright sun in the heat, despite it being
November. (Tracy Gutmanis photo)
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