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Our Wedding

It all started in March 2022, when Colin unexpectedly messaged Jenn on Teams. They had only interacted a handful of times during weekend COVID coverage, so Jenn was surprised by his message asking how things were going—and even more surprised when he asked her out for a glass of wine to catch up on how much their lives had changed. Jenn was hesitant at first—it was her shortchange night and she didn’t feel her best—but eventually agreed to meet. That first date far exceeded expectations; the connection was instant, electric, and unforgettable.Just two weeks later, the two spontaneously planned a long weekend getaway to Whistler. The trip was packed with bungee jumping, town explorations, and cocktails—but by the last day, the spark had dimmed. When they returned to Fort McMurray, they mutually agreed to go their separate ways. The timing just didn’t feel right. But love has a way of finding its path. Despite the breakup, neither could stop thinking about the other. Colin’s charm, Jenn’s sass—it was just too irresistible. Eventually, they reconnected, and this time, everything felt different. Effortless. Real. Soon, they were inseparable—traveling together, spending time with family and friends, and falling deeply in love. Six months in, Colin sat down with his boys, Caden and Grayson, and asked if it would be okay if he had a girlfriend. Their faces lit up with two big grins and a resounding “yes!” That moment marked the real beginning of their blended journey. From then on, Jenn wasn’t just “Dad’s girlfriend.” She became part of the boys’ world. Questions changed from “what are we doing tonight?” to “is Jenn coming over?” or “can we hang out with Jenn?” While Jenn was a natural fit with Colin’s friends and family from day one, Colin had to work a bit harder to win over Jenn’s circle—but he eventually did, one dad joke and kind gesture at a time. In May 2024, Jenn and Colin decided to expand their little family by adopting a puppy. That decision led to them moving in together and building a home full of love, laughter, and a lot of paws. Their biggest adventure yet came in July 2024—a magical trip to Italy. They survived two weeks in close quarters, one bathroom, a Crohn’s flare-up, and daily pasta, and still came home even more in love. That’s when Colin knew: if someone could love him through all that, she was the one. Jenn had always said she wanted to live with someone for at least six months before talking marriage. So six months to the day after moving in, with the help of Caden, Grayson, and their four-legged crew—Sophie, Felix, and Feta—Colin planned a surprise proposal. With a little assist from Jenn’s sister Terri and a humorous “no refunds” blessing from Jenn’s dad, Colin popped the question. In classic Colin fashion, he accidentally gave away the surprise a few days early—but when the moment came, surrounded by love, Jenn said yes. And just like that, their story continues—with adventure, humor, and a whole lot of heart.

Our Story

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Terri Feener 

Krista Kelly 

Chrissie Donovan 

Jessica Collins 

Justin Power 

Derrick Burgess 

Cory Kennedy 

Jake Gidley 

Lilith Bowen

Paige Feener 

Leeland Bowen

Caden  & Grayson Tobin 

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Q + A

BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS:Go to thewilds.ca. On top of the page, click on "Reservations". In the "Check In" field, enter the wedding date. Click "+Do you have a group code?" and enter the wedding code exactly as presented in the box. Click on "Search Availability" to see available rooms in the block *** Please note you have until April 2026 to use booking code*** Code is only valid for the night before the wedding and night of.

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