Sara & Brad

September 29

Orange, Virginia

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Q & A with the Bride:

What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

Walking from the “staging area” in front of the Inn and down to the barn where our ceremony was held.  If felt right walking down that path and over the hill to see the adorable barn!  Also, the drive to the Inn was perfect.  The area was so pretty, just getting there was part of the enjoyment!

What three details from your wedding were your favorites?

Brad’s gray vans; my great grandmother’s broach used as a hair piece; my necklaces – made by my mom! (Barb Mallon Jewelry on Etsy)

Give us the one moment from your wedding that you can’t stop thinking about. 

Getting to the end of the aisle, seeing Brad, and soaking it all in…and then being forced to stop walking because the flower girls were meticulously placing daisies on the ground directly in front of me instead of walking to the bridesmaids! So funny! 

If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be? 

Relax! Easier said than done, I know. Not every detail will be perfect, but if at the end of the day you’re married to your best friend and you had a ton of fun, everything went the way it should have. None of your guests will notice that bunting went up in the wrong spot or they served lemonade instead of tea!

Megan & Drew

September 16

Oakland, California

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Q & A with the Bride:

What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

Growing up in Oakland the Zoo has always held a special place in recalling childhood memories. The Snow Building has amazing views of the Bay Area. Since we are currently living in Washington DC I wanted to highlight and represent my hometown as much as possible because it reflects so strongly the person I am and the Snow Building reflected this.

Give us the one moment from your wedding that you can’t stop thinking about. 

My husband would say the ice cream or not going back for a second plate of tacos. But what I think what it comes down to is our love that were able to demonstrate to our friends and family through the personal touches throughout the day. Even nearly 6 months later people still comment to us how well the day represented us.

If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be? 

We began the process by having an honest discussion of the details that were most important given budget, timeline, and feasibility. And having that as a framework we were able to refer back if we became sidetracked along the way. My husband and I had weekly check in sessions to see what was on the schedule for this week and discussing how everything was progressing. This allowed us to have a specific time for wedding related items rather than a lot of stressed out communication. It helped us keep focused on the big picture and in the end we would be married. And that is the most important detail to remember.

Cara & Josh

October 6

Batesville, Indiana

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Q & A with the Bride:

What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

The setting in the vineyard was absolutely beautiful for an outdoor wedding.  Also the food at the winery was always fantastic.

Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

It’s hard to pick just three!  The setting in the vineyard, my dress, and the band.

If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?

I would get a videographer at least for the ceremony and for the speeches.  It is the one thing I regret not doing and it goes so fast! 

Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can’t stop thinking about.

Right after the ceremony our wedding planner handed me a glass of wine and my husband a beer and we walked to the front of the vineyard to take some final pictures.  We had a brief moment alone, newly married and it was wonderful.

Elizabeth & John

September 29

Cedar, Michigan

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Q & A with the Bride:

What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

While we saw other nice venues in northern Michigan, the Crooked Creek Ranch was the most charming and the most well thought out venue. You could tell that the owners had paid attention to the small details that can make or break an event.

Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

1. The stationery, invitations, and favors. I run a letterpress shop in Detroit, and it was very important for me to design and produce everything.
2. The beer & cocktail hour. John is a chef and a craft beer lover, so it was important to have beer from our favorite northern Michigan brewery, an Oktoberfest from Short’s, along with delicious charcuterie.
3. The doors that acted as the entrance to the ceremony. My father found them at a resale store, and built the frames. It was an extra detail that helped make a dramatic entrance.

If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?

Learn to let go, and to let other people help you. Your wedding is your day, but it’s your family’s day too. There will probably be details that will be important to your parents that you won’t care about, so let them take care of those things.

Jennifer & Steele

October 6

Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Q & A with the Bride:

What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

The outdoor space. It had a waterfall, creek and lots of greenery.

Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

1. The pies and tiramisu instead of cake
2. The outdoor venue
3. The slideshow the maid of honor made which was watched during dinner

If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?

Don’t do things just because that is “what you are supposed to do.”  If you want to do something a little non-traditional, then do it!

Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can’t stop thinking about.

The dancing during the reception.  Our family and friends live all over the country so it was very special to be able to celebrate and enjoy the night with all of them together.