The Couple: When the time came for dentist Matt Pavlovich to propose to longtime love Cory Banks, he had one Herculean task to overcome: keeping it a surprise. “I’m not one who allows for surprises to ever evolve,” admits dental office assistant Cory. “I’m a bit nosey.” However, Cory was beyond surprised to come home to a ring and plane tickets to whisk her away one weekend.
In Plane Sight: Settling on a venue and theme initially proved challenging due to Cory’s conflicting want list: elegant yet rugged, industrial yet fun—tastes that were all met by Kenmore Air Harbor. Rather than a limo, the bridal party arrived via seaplane and walked down the dock as an aisle. Quirky signage added casual flair to the drink station (“Cheap Beer Here”), and the bride’s seat was marked as “Mrs. Always Right.” Seaplanes around the hangar were strung with lights for the reception, forming a harmony between rough and refined.
