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Wedding Day

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Cocktail Hour

Welcome Speech and Luncheon

Celebratory Toast

Cake Cutting

Dancing

Bouquet Toss & Pfennig Find

Send Off

Our Wedding

Jay had just moved to Utah in January for a new engineering job with Northrop Grumman and was excited to explore the Utah outdoors. Erika had just graduated college with her degree in International Relations and was looking to expand her social circle as she realized most of her friends had moved to other states! So when Jay asked Erika on a date she didn't think it would be anything more than finding a fun hiking buddy to explore the outdoors and practice her Russian. But a few weeks later when Erika met Charlie, and Jay met Sabine, it seems the dogs had other ideas in mind and pulled us closer together when we took our first hike up Adams Canyon and watched the sun set. Soon Jay and Erika were trading cooking recipes...he won her over with his Jerk Chicken and the movie Interstellar, and she found the way to his heart through his stomach baking him her German Apfelkuchen. They took a camping trip to Moab Utah and spent the night at the campfire under the stars talking for hours and realizing they shared many of the same dreams. Before long, Erika had saved enough to move out of her parents into her own apartment and as Jay helped her unpack the boxes, he asked her to be his girlfriend! From then on, it was official!!

How it Started...

Now that they were official, Erika wanted to impress Jay and take her cooking up a notch by making Sumalak, a traditional Uzbek food, to surprise him on Navruz (a holiday celebrating spring). She started in the wee hours of 2am and put on the cottonseed oil...well, she thought boiling oil should have bubbles and before she knew it a fire had started. She threw water on it which erupted into a massive fireball engulfing her kitchen. As she phoned the fire department, Sabine ran out the door and it was chaos. Jay was at his apartment a few streets up and was woken when he heard the sirens, ironically thinking to himself, "Could that be Erika? Nah...."&nbsp;Well, to make a long story short, Erika was completely embarrassed to tell him her date plan for Navruz would need some adjusting....Jay was a perfect gentleman and came over to help her clean all the fire retardant and damage and they made it to the Lantern Festival that night. Erika promised to never again try cooking sumalak without some Uzbek mentoring and Jay made a wish "To Last" which soared into the stars. Lucky for us, Jay's wish has come true and Erika's Uzbek cooking is improving as she attempts blinchiki and samsa (without the oil haha). Over the next year they took many adventures with their favorite stops being in the Sawtooths of Idaho where Erika taught Jay how to fish and he caught a beautiful trout! Back in Layton, Jay taught Erika how to drive a stick shift (Jay got a few free chiropractic adjustments haha) and they enjoyed going to classic car shows and rodeos where Erika introduced Jay to her world of horses. As the holidays approached, Jay asked Erika to accompany him to see his family in North Carolina. Erika was super nervous but once she met them, they all bonded in the kitchen and she got to learn more about his Uzbek culture. Her heart was especially melted meeting his youngest sister Christina who would team up with Latty, Carolyn, and Erika to take on Jay in nerf-gun games (we will let you decide who you think won)!

Throughout the Year...

After seeing Erika with his family at Christmas, Jay knew that he wanted her to be his love forever. When he got back from NC, he began looking at rings. He recruited her best friend Sam to get Erika's design taste (Erika was completely oblivious). He then went to her parents to ask for their permission to marry their daughter. Jay was so nervous but he needn't have been as Joe and Johi' already thought of him as family and were happy to give their blessing. Jay now had to find the perfect spot and time...knowing Erika is shy in public he decided to propose in Death Valley on their trip to see the superblooms in Jubilee Pass. As they explored Death Valley, they were pulled over by a Park Ranger while walking the dogs. As the park ranger explained you couldn't walk dogs in this area, he got distracted by something else and dismissed us. Erika quickly ran to the car with the pups but Jay told her he had a question for the ranger. Unbeknownst to Erika, Jay told the ranger his proposal plan and the ranger recommended a more serene and secluded area in the Owlshead Mountains that should be very beautiful. So Jay and Erika drove to Owlshead under the pretenses of checking out a cool trail. As they set up the tripod to take a photo of themselves with the dogs, Jay hit a video "record" and as the photo "snapped" he began telling Erika how happy he was with her and before she knew it he was asking her to marry him and through excitement and hugs, which squeezed Jay so tight his heart might've stopped, Erika managed to say yes!!! After they called their parents to tell them the happy news, Erika couldn't believe her parents had known and kept a secret for months! As the sun set over their campfire, Jay and Erika found themselves in complete bliss, feeling so lucky to have been blessed to find each other.On the way home, Erika had to laugh at how much her life had changed. She was the girl who, for her entire life, swore up and down to anyone and everyone who would listen that she had no interest, would never date, never fall in love, and never get married...she had eyes only for her horses! She was only ever looking for a friend, but this funny, charismatic, kind, and intelligent two-legged creature had worked his way into her heart and become her best friend and more. As the title of "fiancé" began to sink in, she realized that she was truly the happiest she has ever been!

The Proposal...

Between ski trips and roadtrips, from Idaho to Oregon, Montana and Nevada, California and Colorado, Jay and Erika continue to explore the national parks and find the "roads less traveled." They've since gotten 2 hedgehogs "Harvey" and "Curio," which bring much amusement, and are staying busy planning the wedding of their dreams. Jay and Erika feel God has blessed them both so very much in bringing them together, and are so excited to take their vows before God, their families, and friends on October 4, 2024!!&nbsp;

Until the Wedding...

Our Story

Photos

Erika met Sam her freshman year at Arizona State University and they bonded over cooking Knödel with Bratwurst while studying engineering. Their friendship has grown over the years to be loyal and supportive as they chase new experiences and adventures together!

Samantha Hom

Jay and Christian met in middle school and became roommates and best friends in college where they had a lot of fun discovering the east coast on roadtrips and adventures! 

Christian Terry

Erika and Elise met in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program in 8th grade and forged a friendship that helped each other through the craziness of IB and have stuck by each other's sides ever since!

Elise Fambro

Jay and Aldair met in middle school and have made lots of fun memories off-roading and mudding in the woods of North Carolina! 

Aldair Guzman

Erika met Jay's sister Carolyn and they quickly bonded over science, history, and cooking in the kitchen together where they must team up to keep Jay humble when his "awesomeness" gets to be too much! ;)

Carolyn Quick

Jay and Andrew met in middle school and some of their best times were captured on a boys trip to Tennessee where they took lots of photos of nature! 

Andrew Beck

Jay's sister Christina is such a wonderful and talented young girl and we are so excited for her to be our flowergirl!

Christina Quick

Jay's cousin Alisher is such an intelligent and thoughtful young boy and we are so excited for him to be our ringbearer! 

Alisher Tolipov

Erika's brother Niko, who has been her German castle exploring buddy and is now the wizard of all things tech and cyber, is excited to welcome our guests! 

Niko Mueller

Erika's cousin Julia, who has been her go-to for late night calls that turn into laugh fests for over 4 hours in between college studies, is excited to welcome our guests!

Julia Womack

Erika's parents have been her biggest role models and supporters in life, encouraging her to pursue her dreams and giving her so many opportunities to grow as a person. From taking her all over Germany and Europe as a kid, to staying up late to help her with her science projects and cheer her on at her basketball games and horse shows -  they have always been by her side and she feels so blessed to have their support as she enters a new chapter of her life. 

Joe and Johi' Mueller

Jay's parents have always encouraged him to pursue his passion in engineering and explore what the world has to offer. From family roadtrips throughout the East and Midwest of the US, to gifts from Dad's international business trips, Jay is so grateful for their steadfast support and care. Jonathan and Nazokat are excited to see what the future has to offer for the new couple! 

Jonathan and Nazokat Quick

Erika's neighbor and math mentor "Uncle Jim" has become a close friend of the couple and we are so honored to have him officially marry us!

Jim Clark

Wedding Party

Q + A

If you are flying on any carrier other than Delta, you will land/takeoff from the "B-gates." There is a very long (~1/2 mile) walking corridor between the B-Gates and baggage claim/security. If you require assistance with walking long distances or have medical challenges, we HIGHLY recommend you request a wheelchair and one of the Airport Staff can help wheel you from the gates to the baggage claim and security.

Salt Lake City International Airport

Reviews indicate a reasonably priced, solid hotel with clean rooms and free breakfast.

Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown

Newer hotel, super close to the airport. Reviews vary on customer service but good reviews on cleanliness.

Holiday Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-Airport West, an IHG Hotel

Mixed reviews on Google but overall scores well (there is a nice pool here).

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salt Lake City-Airport East, an IHG Hotel

Fairly good reviews - located in Temple Square (center of Salt Lake City).

Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Budget-friendly hotel with fair reviews.

Clarion Inn Salt Lake City Airport

Great reviews for a very clean stay! Located about 5 minutes from where Erika's family lives and about 45-60 minutes from wedding venue (depending on traffic).

Tru by Hilton Clearfield Hill Air Force Base

Standard service and good reviews. Located in Layton (where Erika's family lives), about 45 minutes drive (with good traffic) from the wedding venue.

Best Western Plus Layton Park Hotel

If you're looking for a romantic getaway of your own...

Anniversary Inn 5th South

This hotel is further away from the wedding but is a quaint and fun place to stay if you want a romantic getaway close to hiking trails in Ogden.

Alaskan Inn and Spa

If you're looking for a romantic getaway...

Castle Creek Inn

Travel

Recommended Restaurants and Eateries Siegfrieds Delicatessen - German restaurant, shop and bakery20 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Vosens Bread Paradise - German coffee shop with pastries328 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Shanasheel Grill - Middle Eastern food...excellent!3300 S 725 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Old Bridge Cafe - Bosnian restaraunt...superb!249 E 3300 S, South Salt Lake, UT 84115 Afghan Kitchen - great Afghan meats and naan3142 S Main St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115 Bombay House - award winning Indian food463 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601 Red Fort Cuisine of India - chain restaraunt, multiple locations1600 Woodland Park Dr, Layton, UT 84041 Happy Lamb Hot Pot - excellent meat/vegetable options!6562 S State St, Murray, UT 84107 OMBU Hot Pot - all you can eat Korean BBQ3424 S State St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115 Arempas - Venezuelan eatery...delicious Patacon!350 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 No. 1 Thai Fusion - excellent Pho and great service!575 W 500 S, Bountiful, UT 84010 The Copper Onion - upscale modern dining with unique entrées111 E Broadway #170, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Osteria Amore - nice Italian restaurant224 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Best Greek Broiler &amp; Grill - delicious kabobs &amp; takeout2056 N Hill Field Rd, Layton, UT 84041 Pad Thai Thai Cuisine - excellent options and chicken satay1986 N Hill Field Rd #8, Layton, UT 84041

POPULAR HIKING TRAILSBonneville Shoreline Trail - has great overlooks of the Salt Lake Valley.https://www.slc.gov/parks/parks-division/bonneville-shoreline-trail/ Adams Canyon in Layton - can be a bit steep in the beginning but has beautiful foliage with a waterfall at the end.https://thetrekplanner.com/adams-canyon/ Waterfall Canyon in Ogden - steep ascent but nice streams and fall foliage. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/waterfall-canyon-trail Wind Caves in Logan - an easier 4-mile trail for those new to hiking with a great view of Cache Valley.https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/wind-cave-trail Crimson Trail in Logan - a more rugged hike with steep vertical ascent but has a beautiful view at the tophttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/crimson-trail--5 Lake Mary Trail in Cottonwood Canyon - beautiful and moderately challenging that takes you to a lake. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/lake-mary-trail Snowbasin Ski Resort - they have a gondola ride to the top of the slopes and there are many nearby hiking trails along with a lodge that serves food! https://www.snowbasin.com/activities/hiking-biking/

This is an amazing aerospace museum that was recently expanded with FREE admission! Just about any type of plane you can imagine and some of the old nuclear missile technology. The museum is staffed by volunteers, many of whom are veterans and can tell you lots about the history and specs of the planes.

Hill Aerospace Museum

There will be traditional Bavarian food, music, dancing, and vendors for lots of fun! Admission to Oktoberfest is FREE. Oktoberfest runs&nbsp;every SATURDAY and SUNDAY from Noon - 6 pm.Snowbird’s Oktoberfest attracts thousands of&nbsp;visitors each year, making it one of the largest festivals in Utah. Snowbird is just 40 minutes south of Salt Lake City.

German Oktoberfest at Snowbird

Come for an exhilarating ziplining experience in Sundance, Utah where the drops are over 2,100 feet (the most anywhere in the US) and speeds get up to 70mph! The Ziplines are open until October 8th, after which they close for the season. This is a fun experience and the Alpine fall colors will amaze you! :)

Sundance ZipTour

The scenic Park City has an alpine slide, a family friendly activity, that takes you on more than a mile of loops and curves at speeds up to 25mph. After the slide, feel free to explore the beauty around Park City.Note: Park City itself is a "ritzy" place and so prices for boutiques and restaurants are higher than normal.

Park City Alpine Slide

Be sure to check if they are open while you are here before you go. Kennecott Copper Mine is one of the biggest in the world and is visible to the naked eye from an astronaut in space!

Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience

If you want to enjoy some mall-shopping or grab a quick coffee nearby, the City Creek Center is perfect! Nice restaurants here too like the Cheesecake Factory if you are looking for a date night! ;)

City Creek Center

If you can't find what you are looking for at City Creek, come to the Gateway where they have the Clark Planetarium (if you are into science) amongst other attractions.

Gateway Plaza

The Bonneville Salt Flats (where Jay and Erika did their engagement photos) are a unique landscape in Utah where some of the world's fastest car speed records have been set. It's a super flat basin made of salt with mountains surrounding you. Sunsets are beautiful for photos - here's a link to sunset times you can lookup for October...https://sunrisesunset.willyweather.com/ut/tooele-county/bonneville-salt-flats-state-park.html It is very dry, you will need to bring water to hydrate and shoes that you don't mind washing out. We recommend washing your shoes with water immediately after you leave to prevent your shoes from cracking due to the extreme salt environment.

Bonneville Salt Flats

Lots of things to do - just make sure to check their hours before you go!

Thanksgiving Point

Things to Do

Registry

Please enjoy these beautiful photos and videos captured by our AMAZING <a href="https://www.scarletoakstudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scarlet Oak Photography Team</a> :) Be sure to click on the photos to expand them to full view as they are compressed on this webpage. :) Click on these video links or copy and paste them into your browser to watch our wedding!Wedding Highlights: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mKDcD40xONlKT0bT1ZE8gH5-Z9eE3bQv/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mKDcD40xONlKT0bT1ZE8gH5-Z9eE3bQv/view?usp=sharing</a> Ceremony:<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MGYYFK68tFzRsK6jmbH6UCY-eT-_5U9i/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MGYYFK68tFzRsK6jmbH6UCY-eT-_5U9i/view?usp=sharing</a> Reception:<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVNaW6V5Q1F9_bq7mcVjxZWgi8c8Pmtu/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVNaW6V5Q1F9_bq7mcVjxZWgi8c8Pmtu/view?usp=sharing</a>

Wedding Photos & Video

Our honeymoon took us to Europe where we had such incredible adventures! We first stopped in Vienna, Austria to legally register our marriage which was witnessed by Erika's cousins who came down from Germany! We then traveled to Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina, Slovenia, and Germany! We are loving married life as husband and wife and are so thankful for your love and support! :)

Jasur & Erika

Jasur & Erika

Wedding Photos & Video