Having been together for almost 9 years, Nicole Mulone and her fiancé Michael Christopherson viewed their wedding day as a wonderful and long awaited celebration of their love and commitment to each other. They worked with Michele to plan a memorable event that would “wow” their wedding party, family and guests all coming from over 10 states. With endless details involved, the couple was determined that nothing would stop them from enjoying their day on the top of Vail Mountain – not even a last minute twist of fate!

What We Did
Finer Points researched and booked the location, interviewed and selected vendors, and finalized all details related to lodging, agendas, programs, welcome letters, gift baskets and favors. The Mulone/Christopherson wedding day was finally here and the celebration was ready to begin.

The bridal party and guests were transported from their hotel to the base of Vail Mountain where they loaded the gondola to travel to the top of the mountain, an elevation of 10,220 feet. There, guests were escorted to the “Wedding Deck” with its breathtaking view of Holy Cross Mountain. Then, the weather unexpectedly changed and the gondola had to be shut down due to lightning. The photographer, musicians, videographer, bridal party and family were all in place and ready to begin the ceremony. The only person unaccounted for was the officiant – where was Pastor Tommy?

Michele called Pastor Tommy only to learn he was caught at the bottom of the gondola with no hope of it starting back up anytime soon. The drive to the top of the mountain would take at least 45 minutes, and that would jeopardize the reserved time for the Wedding Deck. They had 2 options: 1) move the guests into the reception location and activate the rain backup plan for the ceremony; or 2) move forward with the ceremony on the Wedding Deck and recruit someone to marry Nicole and Michael. It was Nicole’s dream to be married outside, on the Wedding Deck, overlooking the mountains with Michael, and she was determined to make that happen. So she asked Michele – yeap, the wedding coordinator herself – to carry out the ceremony.

Michele didn’t think twice about helping the bride, and got Pastor Tommy on the phone for some suggestions on what to say. At that time, the bride and family were escorted to the Wedding Deck and the ceremony began. Michele performed the ceremony for Nicole and Michael. The guests were welcomed, a prayer of gratitude given, the charge recited and vows made to each other. They were almost married!!! Just then, Michele saw “someone” from the corner of her eye, and was quick to announce that there was a special surprise: Pastor Tommy had made it to the Wedding Deck just in time to perform the exchange of rings and pronounce Mr. and Mrs. Christopherson to the world.

Ultimately, it was the detailed preparation, quick decision-making and best effort of Michele that made the Mulone/Christopherson wedding happen exactly how the bride and groom had dreamed. The couple will not only remember their special day forever, but they’ll also have an amazing story to tell their kids!

What They Said
“We had a great celebration and our wedding couldn't of been dreamed better, everything worked out perfectly and we are so happy that we could be married outside on top of Vail Mountain with Michele, Tommy Pastor and all our friends and family! Thanks again Michele.”

Nicole Mulone Christopherson

Images by: Broxton Photography

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