James & Cara
Together with their families
Joyfully Invite you to their Wedding Celebration
ceremony and Refreshments
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Greenland Garden Centre
23108 Hwy 16, Sherwood Park, AB
July 20, 2024
Please RSVP by June 17th at the
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Before They Met
James Clinton Roderick Odenbach
James has lived in the Sherwood Park area all his life. From a young age, he was fascinated with the world around him and how things work. He continues to learn and puzzle things together through his career and hobbies. Throughout grade school James encountered his love of technical theatre leading him to the theatre production program at MacEwan. With becoming a theatre technician on his mind he worked as an electrician apprentice until hired at Festival Place in 2008. This 500 seat theatre hosts countless concerts and events each year. James is in his element when ideas for the annual musicals are planted and he gets to help make them a reality. He's even made it rain on stage! James also has endless hobbies such as playing piano, eating cookies, cruising in his mustang, landscaping ponds, and programming yearly Christmas light shows that dance to music.
Cara grew up in a small farming town with her twin sister and intelligent brothers who are also close in age. From there she completed an undergrad in Sport, Recreation and Tourism, worked several summers at Camp Caroline, lived in Taiwan teaching English and then finished a Masters in Social Work while assisting youth at risk in Edmonton in various ways. She is now a mental health therapist and is passionate about assisting other's in their healing journey. Anyone who works with Cara can tell you that her favorite population are pre-teens, teenagers and their families. For fun, her first choice is to always call a friend, enjoy a cup of tea, hike in nature, play a game or spend time with family and children she loves.
Cara Natawn Stone
Then on Aug 13th, 2022...
It's a Match!
James, 36
Technician at Strathcona County
Cara, 35
Mental Health Therapist
...and after 10 messages and a 2 hour phone call, they met the next day and have been inseparable ever since.
Together
Cara and James have a playful and chatty vibe between the two of them. Each can bring out the humour of the other and a hunger for learning beyond their individual worlds. Cara has leaned into assisting several of James' hobbies while James has picked up travel and expanded his social world.
James will often say that one of his favourite parts about the relationship is that we connect in a way he never imagined possible and communication is easy while Cara will say that the values James' has and easy going nature gives her more headspace to invest in each other, herself, and the outside world. Common dates include spending time at the piano and in the hot tub, a bike ride in the river valley with a stop at a dock, or exploring something new together while travelling.
The Bridal Party
Alethea - Maid of Honor
Only 15 minutes older than Cara, this sweet sister has been Cara’s playmate, confidant, anchor, and silly goof partner in crime. The saying use to go “Cara makes the friends and Alethea keeps them” due to her loyalty. To this day Alethea has an incredible way of being a “voice” for Cara and grounds her. And yes, the rumor is true, Alethea’s husband’s name is also James!
Danielle - Bridesmaid
Danielle is located in the middle of this photo. She has been Cara’s longest friend since BFF necklaces were popular. It was love at first sight in Grade 4 and from there she taught Cara what a sleepover was, how to use her voice, how to let go and have some fun, and how to be there for not just the joys but the hard times. You will often hear Cara refer to her as her honorary sister as there is no difference to family other than the DNA.
Claire - Bridesmaid
Cara and Claire met as young adults while serving at a summer camp. Claire is thoughtful, artistic, and warm-hearted. In some seasons these friends have been inseparable as they've played, worked, prayed, and exercised together. Both worked on their masters' around the same time, and Cara sometimes wonders if she would have finished without her favourite study buddy.
Allene - Best Person
James and Allene’s friendship surpasses 15 years. It all started when they were assigned to work along side each other at Festival Place’s Christmas musicals. James and Allene have a ‘vibe’ that’s smooth, efficient, and playful. The friendship evolved when they started a lighting business together and mingled with Allene’s family for hours on end. Allene truly holds a special place in James’ heart.
Scott-George - Groomsman
Scott-George entices James’ creative and playful side. Living 8 doors down the road with similar interests, hobbies, and work, it’s no wonder they’ll refer to each other as “like brothers”. The other thing they have in common is their high attentiveness to their kitty cats. Scott-George will even watch Parker while James and Cara are away. Scott-George has always been there for James with a helping hand and great conversation.
Will - Groomsman
“Younger-me plus outdoorsy” is how James first described Will to Cara. Will strives for excellence in his work and is quick to problem solve and have fun while doing it. Will and James have worked on many projects together and it’s always a blast when Will is there. We know that if Will was not celebrating with us he'd be on an adventure somewhere in the mountains!
Wedding Day
2:00 PM
Ceremony at the Pond
Immediately following the ceremony we invite you to
celebrate with us, take in the garden views,
enjoy some refreshments, go on the hay ride, and check out the store!
Please be respectful of the property.
Do not leave garbage or items of any kind behind.
Dogs on leash are permitted on the grounds and inside the store.
Please keep distractions to a minimum during the ceremony.
~ ATTIRE ~
The Ceremony will be outdoors on natural ground.
Please choose footwear and attire accordingly.
Sun's out? Slather on the sunscreen, slip into a summer dress, and rock those flats.
Rainy day? The Ceremony will be relocated into the greenhouse. Don't forget your umbrella!
Stormy weather? Check back here for possible ceremony updates.
~ FUN FACT ~
The wedding dress was handmade by Breanna Stone, Cara's sister-in-law, and was designed with a theme to match a necklace gifted by her Grandparents years ago.
Wedding Location
Greenland Garden Centre
23108 Hwy 16, Sherwood Park, AB
~ PARKING ~
Carpooling is recommended due to limited parking.
Enter the Main parking lot and follow signage for Wedding Guest parking.
Please Do Not park in the main parking lot in front of the store.
Wedding Gifts
If a gift is your intention, We thought that we would mention,
We'd love some pennies to rub together, To save for something we will treasure!
Now that we have saved you all the fuss, we hope you will come and
celebrate with us.
A secure box will be available during the event for cards.
Alternately, you may send an e-transfer to james-and-cara@outlook.com.
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