How would you describe the overall feel of your wedding?
I wanted it to be a celebration and that's really the feeling you had when you were in that ballroom.. I wanted everyone, young and old just to have a blast. I think we succeeded!
Who was you gown designer? What did you LOVE about wearing your gown?
I wore 2be Bride from Love Boutique in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. I felt so beautiful in my gowns. I didn't want to take it off! My husband said "Where did you get those curves from?" It really is the one time in your life when you know you are going to be the most dressed up person in the room.
What was your favorite song you danced to?
My first dance with Marcus, "Crazy Love" by Van Morrison.
During your wedding planning what resource inspired you the most?
My Mom. We have very similar taste, so when she said she loved something- I knew I would too! She is very creative and artistic. She made the a lot of the things we used at the wedding, eve the flower girl baskets! I also used TheKnot.com quite a bit, I liked looking at the Real Weddings section for ideas.
What were your wedding colors?
I used soft shades of pink, greeen, and ivory for the ceremony. Then transitioned into warmer pinks, yellows, oranges for the reception.
What was your most memorable moment during your photo shoot time with Caroline?
It's hard to say! I think it was when Caroline, my husband and I were shooting on the golf course before the reception. The sun was going down any minute so only had a limited amount of time. Before hand, Caroline had suggested that we get 2 golf carts to ride around the course to take pictures. We all hoped on the carts and jetted around the course. Without ever being there previously, Caroline found the most beautiful spots on the course to shot. She knows how to improvise, direct, and work in a time crunch with ease. The pictures turned out to be our favorites!
What type of food did you serve? Did you actually have time to eat the food?
Haha! I was able to eat, but not as much as I would have liked! We had a buffet that included a prime rib carving station, roast pork, stuffed chicken, au gratin potatoes, green beans, saffron rice, grilled vegetables, and spanich salad with warm bacon dressing. During the cocktail hour we had butlered hors d'oeuvres which included shrimp cocktail, baked brie with raspberries, and melon and prosciutto.
Who were your vendors?
Inpulse Entertainment- DJ
The Potting Shed- Floral Design
Shutterbooth- Photobooth
Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club- Reception and food
Publix GreenWise - Cake
For future brides planning their wedding now what advice would you share?
Everyone told me, "The night goes by so fast", but it really does! Make sure you stay with your Groom. You will be pulled in 100 different directions through out the night, but stick by each other. You want to have those memories together at your reception. Someone passed that piece of advice to me and I am so glad they did!