Laura Lee Crotts & Duane Kaili Calles
Our Story
Our Engagement Story written by Duane
The day was June 15, 2008. Spotlights Theater and Dance Spring Recital at the Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center in Norfolk, VA. After amazing performances from the students of the studio, it was time for the teacher showcase. As I took the stage to perform a routine, all I could think about was what was coming up.
The end of the routine was near and Tasha ( great friend and bridesmaid) knew what to do. I had a shirt on underneath that I had custom made for this moment. I took my shirt off exposing the letters on the undershirt and acted as if I was hyping up the crowd. That was Tasha's cue. Tasha and all of the adult students came out onto the stage, with Laura, in the midst of the crowd. As I came to the end of my routine, I turned to Laura, dropped on one knee and..........."WILL YOU MARRY ME?"
The custom made shirt had "Will you marry me?" on it. The students knew that I was going to ask Laura to be my eternal partner, but, the 500+ in the audience had no idea and were treated to an additional show. A "stamp" of our life commitment to each other. As the music of Craig David played in the background with the roars and cheers from both, the crowd and the students, the word "YES" is all I could hear! Embraced in each others arms, we celebrated with everyone present.
Thank you Laura Lee Crotts for choosing me to spend the rest of our lives and after together. I know that GOD has brought us together for the purpose to better each of our lives. Not just our lives, but, those that surround us. As we approach "OUR DAY OF UNITY", every morning I feel blessed to be able to have you in my life. And to those that are reading this, you are a friend of faith, hope, trust and love and we thank you! September 18, 2010!!
Our Wedding
Our Wedding Ceremony and Hawaiian Luau Celebration will be held at the Poquoson Yacht Club in Poquoson, Va. at 4:30pm. The ceremony will be an outdoor event so feel free to dress casual. (grass skirts are strictly prohibited :)! We are most excited about the ceremony, during this time we will honor loved ones, introduce two familes as one and share a few pieces of what makes our life so blessed.
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
Poquoson Yacht Club
417 Messick Road.
Poquoson, Va 23662
Our Reception
Join us immediately following the ceremony at the Poquoson Yacht Club for our Hawaiian Luau Celebration. It's going to be lots of fun, dancing, singing and not to mention the best part, the delicious Hawaiian food. Enjoy and have fun!
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
Poquoson Yacht Club
417 Messick Road.
Poquoson, Va 23662
A Special Message From Us
We would like to thank all of our wonderful family and friends for being here for us during this most memorable time. You all have done so much and have made such a difference in our lives. We hope you know how much we appreciate your love and many blessings you have given us. Thank you for visiting our wedding website and honeymoon registry. We truly can't wait to share our special day with all of you.
Contact Us
Laura 757-724-6365 lauralcrotts03@yahoo.com
Duane 757-842-0300 dcalles23@gmail.com
Directions to the Poquoson Yacht Club
From Richmond,Va
1.Merge on to I-95 N toward I-64/Washington/Charlottesville/Norfolk
(Partial toll road)
2.Take exit 75 to merge onto I-64 E toward Norfolk/VA Beach
3.Take exit 256B to merge onto VA-171 E/Victory Blvd
(continue to follow VA-171 East)
(continue straight onto Poquoson Ave)
4.Turn left at Messick Rd
Destination will be on the right
417 Messick Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
From Norfolk, Va
1.Merge onto I-64 West
2.Take exit 262B to merge onto VA-134 N/Magruder Blvd
(toward Nasa/Poquoson)
3.Turn right at Commander Shepard Blvd
4.Turn left at Semple Farm Rd
(continue onto Wythe Creek Rd)
5.Turn right at Little Florida Rd
(continue straight onto Poquoson Ave)
6.Turn left at Messick Rd
Destination will be on the right
417 Messick Rd