#WeddingGoals
Our main goal was to truly enjoy our wedding and have beautiful photos to cherish for a lifetime. We knew we would have the time of our lives, rain or shine, but we knew we needed to invest and choose wisely when it came to our photographer. Mindy from Sweet Marie Photography captured moments we didn’t know would look amazing in photos. Undeterred by our camera-shy selves, she poured talent and magic into our wedding gallery.
How did planning go?
It went well! Chris took charge of our budget and funds; I enjoyed working on our wedding checklists, design, and all the little details. We took our time, had help from family and friends, and had access to tools and expert advice, thanks to our planner, Janelle from Blissfully Elegant Events.
How would you describe the ceremony?
We asked Uncle Alan (Chris’s uncle) to be our officiant. He asked if we wanted to know the details or let it be a surprise. We chose the latter. The “surprise” turned out amazing—a traditional wedding with a nod to my Filipino heritage. Our exchange of vows, filled with sincerity and a dash of humor, was met with happy tears and laughter. We wouldn’t want it any other way.
What was your favorite detail from your wedding day?
We surprised our family and friends with a video montage of our growing up years and of how we met. It took weeks of album surfing, scanning, and editing—it was all worth it!
What was the best part of your day?
The ceremony, the sunset (it was pretty spectacular), and dinner time!
#VendorRaves
We hired the DREAM TEAM! They’re all very talented, kind and great to work with! Janelle, Mindy, Philippe, Sonny, Chef Nick, Lisa & Tierney (and all our rental vendors!). Thank you!
Looking back, what do you think your guests will remember most about your wedding?
Our wedding ceremony and the spectacular sunset at our reception!
Advice from the couple:
Prioritize what really matters to you both and enjoy the process! Also, go ahead and book a videographer–it is definitely worth it! (Thank you, Philippe!).
