What was the overall theme for the ceremony and reception?
“We wanted the ceremony and reception to be as natural as possible, as we love nature and simplicity.”
What were some challenges you faced planning your wedding?
“The biggest challenge was trying to determine who were the best vendors to hire, as Dan and I are not from the area. Having the perspective and advice of a local was extremely helpful.”
How many guests were invited and what was the final guest count?
“There were about 75 people invited and we had 60 people attend.”
What was the best advice you received when planning your wedding?
“The best advice that we received was that something unforeseen would go wrong during the day, but what was most important was to work through it and not let it ruin the day because it would turn out perfectly in the end. Though this advice did not seem as though it would be fitting, it did happen and yet everything worked out.”
What were the highlights from the ceremony & reception?
“There was some humor to the ceremony. The bride’s walk down the aisle was extended (as there was no other place that I could enter which would have been closer). During the walk down the aisle, my father and I found ourselves in knee long grass dodging small ditches and holes that the ground squirrels had made. At the reception, the highlight was the dancing. Though we did not originally want any of the stereotypical wedding songs played (i.e. the chicken dance), these were the songs that got everyone dancing and broke the ice. We had a blast!”
Where did you go on your honeymoon?
“We went to Iceland for 17 days!”
Any tips to share with brides planning their own wedding?
“Though I was able to plan some details on my own, there were certain aspects that were much easier to have handled by someone else. Having our wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made, as there are so many small details that we would not have considered. It was also great in reducing our stress the day of because we did not have to worry about certain aspects (such as the setup of the ceremony or the reception). Our wedding planner made sure every small detail was perfect.”
If you could go back and change anything about your wedding, would you?
“Honestly, we would not change a thing. Though some issues did arise, it was the most perfectly imperfect day and I do not think we could have planned it any better.”
