In the morning my bridesmaids came over early to start getting ready and I got my makeup done and my mom did my hair. My mom did my hair for my entire childhood so It was a sentimental moment for me for her to do my hair for my wedding day. After getting ready we got to the venue and everything was already looking beautiful. I had not yet seen what the flowers were going to look like and I absolutely loved the arch. Davida really made my flower dreams come true and the flowers looked better than I could have imagined. It was fun taking pictures with my mom and finishing getting ready! Then we went to the first look and I was so relieved to actually see Roberto. I’m glad you convinced us to do a first look because it eased a lot of my stress. The ceremony was nice, Rev. Sarah really understood us as a couple which made it personal. One of the funniest moments of my day was my twin sister sweeping the floor before we jumped the broom. It was good to laugh! The reception was soo much fun! Even though I totally forgot all of the dance moves for our first dance it was still really fun and not as embarrassing as I thought it would be. Another highlight of my night was doing a soul train line because both of our families came together to dance and everyone had a good time.

The venue and the flowers really brought my vision together. Luckily Estate on Second is so pretty we didn’t have to do much decorating! I did all of the signage and calligraphy myself and then the flowers tied everything together.

My advice for brides and grooms is not to wait until the last minute! I was up organizing everything and making signs the night before the wedding. Save yourself the stress and do it before! Also communicate with your partner and your family/friends! There are people who want to help you, you don’t have to figure everything out by yourself.

Venue: Estate on Second http://estateonsecond.com/
Coordinator: Lauren Galla-Rini, https://popthechampagneevents.com/
Photographer: Sun & Sparrow, www.sunandsparrow.com

Florals: Davida Buggs, https://www.flowersbyladybuggs.com/
Invitations & Calligraphy: Alyson https://www.alysonnailahdesigns.com/
Caterer: Jays Catering @jayscatering http://www.jayscatering.com/

DJ: On the go DJ Pro: https://www.onthegodjpro.com/

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Wedding Gown Maker: David Tutera https://davidtutera.com/
Wedding Gown Boutique: Say I Do Bridals https://sayidobridals.com/
Makeup: Amber, D. Rosa Makeup Artistry
Bride Shoes: Badgley Mischka

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Groom and groomsmen Suit: 3 day suit broker http://3daysuitbroker.com/