This week we have 2 Wedding Stories of brides whose weddings are quickly approaching! Up first is Rhode Island bride Candace; followed by New York bride Danielle.
Candace Brown has been planning her wedding for almost 2 and a half years and is now mere weeks away from the big day! Let's hear her story...
When are you getting married?
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Where is your ceremony? Reception?
The ceremony is at our parish church, St. Kevin, in Warwick. The reception is at the Crowne Plaza, also in Warwick.
What made you choose that reception location?
Several factors influenced it. First, since Matt's family is from out of town, we thought something close to home and at a hotel would be nice and convenient for everyone. Plus, the package offered by Crowne is very enticing, and having been to other events there, I'm confident it will be a great night. The staff have been great to work with!
What aspect of your wedding are you most looking forward to?
Seeing all of our family members in one place!
What has been the best resource for you during the planning process?
The Internet and word of mouth. Speaking with other brides has been the best way to get ideas and to get the scoop on vendors.
How is your wedding going to be unique?
I don't know that it will be unique! We're fairly traditional people. I think it's just the people factor that will make it unique.
Any advice for future brides?
I'd suggest not having a long, drawn out engagement. Sometimes it's unavoidable, such as for financial reasons like we faced. But a 2.5 year wait has been excruciating - I am just ready to settle down! Plus, I change my mind too often! It can be overwhelming. Other than that, just trust your instincts - you know what you and your fiance like, so trust your gut!
Great advice, Candace. Similar to what we heard from Diane, a few weeks back. The longer you have to browse ideas on the internet and read wedding magazines, the more likely you are to change your mind on different aspects of your wedding!
Photos courtesy of James Murphy Photography.
Next up, Danielle. In just a short amount of time, Danielle planned an entire destination wedding (in Hawaii!) and is getting married next month! She's chronicled the whole planning process in her blog: The Wedding Crasher's Guide to Planning. Be sure to check it out!
Here's Danielle...
When are you getting married?
August 2010
Where is your ceremony? Reception?
Both are at the Four Seasons at Lanai, Hawaii
What made you choose that reception location?
August of last year, we got engaged in Hawaii so it is sentimental. Lanai is one of the most private and remote of all of the islands, which is why we chose it.
What aspect of your wedding are you most looking forward to?
Saying my vows and officially marrying my best friend.
What has been the best resource for you during the planning process?
Google!
How is your wedding going to be unique?
The wedding in Hawaii is going to be very intimate with only immediate family and my best friend as maid of honor. But when we come back home, we are having a huge "wedding party" which is meant to be tons of fun and not stuffy. It is so we can celebrate our marriage with all of our friends. Although we will have a DJ, there will be beer, wine and barbecue and people jumping in the pool. Definitely, not a formal affair.
Any advice for future brides?
Have the wedding that YOU want. Do not let your family pressure you into having a wedding that is not what you want. It's about you and your husband to be, not everyone else. Some of our family members were upset at first that we did not want a huge wedding but they came around and I stuck to my guns because having an intimate wedding was important to me. Also, don't sweat the little stuff and try and keep the stress to a minimal.
Danielle - I can only speak for myself here; but I, for one, cannot wait to see the beautiful pictures from your romantic Hawaiian wedding! Enjoy your day, and come back and tell us all about it!
Photo courtesy of Photography by Roy, NY Visual.
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