PlanwithLaken I like Wedding Wednesdays! If there is nothing new regarding your wedding prep, how about a Bridal Magazine flip through? Like the flip through of planners and sticker books? You could comment on the different photos of dresses or decor, etc. ❤️
Yes-share alllll the wedding stuff!! So excited for you guys and it sounds like an amazing venue - love that it’s family owned and will just make your day more magical 💗
If you have anyone that has never been in a wedding in the bridal party, Make sure that your rehearsal is done with guys and girls together. For my wedding and a friends wedding we had multiple people that had never been in a wedding before. And doing it morning of for half an hour without the bride present was very helpful as the guys wanted to walk quicker down the aisle then the girl's heels in grass allowed.
Loved it. So sad I missed the live but the on the comment of a unity candle, we did unity sand which I love rather than the candle because we always have it displayed with an album rather than a candle that you will never light again.
My Husband and I did a Unity candle. The Non Denominational Minister lit our 2 candles, then we lit a candle ea of our 5 children were holding and then all 7 of us lit the unity candle. It was a beautiful event. With just you and Sam I would say the Unity Sand makes for something you can always have.
Congratulations! I think you'll be really glad to have your family all staying overnight together with you. My wedding was set up that way and I treasure the memories of that whole weekend spent in the house with my family, it turned the wedding from a special day to an entire special weekend. You're going to love it. (Re: flowers. Outdoor wedding? No flowers besides bouquets. Totally unnecessary to decorate with flowers. Cut that line item from the budget and sleep well.)
Congratulations again!! I am so happy for you! Our anniversary is on May 10th! Nearly wedding twins (just a few years apart) I love having our date on an easy to remember day. May is so pretty with the flowers blooming and the weather being pretty perfect (minus rain) anywhere you ever travel for future anniversaries as well! Maybe quarterly until it gets closer or just have more to share? So happy you are willing to share with us!
I did my dress shopping in Austin/Cedar Park. If you need recommendations, I’m happy to share! I got my dress within budget and in Austin. Our venue was the most expensive for our wedding too. We had to up our budget by double and that was scary. We made it work though and had the wedding our dreams.
watched the replay. I don't know how I could tell you were going to go with #4 but I guess it's because that's the one I would've chosen in your place! Congratulations again. So thankful that you shared. I love weddings!
I think its interesting you want EVERYONE seated at the ceremony. Ive been to/coordinated so many weddings where they have only the included chairs (usually 20 for 80 people wedding) and everyone else standing.
Love your video! I'm so sorry that I couldn't make the live, I wasn't feeling well. I hope you have the best time in Florida. Congratulations on setting your date and finding your venue. Do you know how many bridesmaids and groomsmen that you're having in your bridal party?
I'm not a big wedding person & would never do one as big as yours or an engagement as long. I just think you guys are adorable & feel invested because I was at your proposal, lol! So I don't think Wedding Wednesday needs to be every month yet. Once you're like 6 months away sure but now every 2-3 seems like enough. I'm sure stuff will end up in vlogs so we can still be in the loop that way
Hey Laken. I know this is totally unrelated but I am crazy allergic to histamines. I started using wine wands because I itch to high heaven when I drink alcohol. Anyway, wine wands get rid of the histamines and sulfites in wine and I thought the reaction you were having on your chest and neck might be related to sulfites? If so, think about trying the wine wands. Congrats again!!!!! Happy planning!!!
PlanwithLaken It may not be related to the sulfites then but if you want to try them the brand I have is The Wand, Wine Filter. I heard about them in one of Jenna Kutcher‘s podcasts and had to try it and it worked.
Hi! Sometimes in lives I don’t have time to explain everything. Our parents are contributing to our wedding, so any leftover alcohol would technically be something he had already helped contribute for. Continuing to learn about the wedding planning process- baby steps!
So sad I missed the live viewing. I’m considering getting to married in Fredericksburg, but Austin could be a possibility as well. Can you share the links to these places somewhere?
Thank you to everyone who hung out live!
Let me know if you'd like to see more of these Wedding Wednesday videos in the future!
PlanwithLaken I like Wedding Wednesdays! If there is nothing new regarding your wedding prep, how about a Bridal Magazine flip through? Like the flip through of planners and sticker books? You could comment on the different photos of dresses or decor, etc. ❤️
Definitely want to see more!
Yes-share alllll the wedding stuff!! So excited for you guys and it sounds like an amazing venue - love that it’s family owned and will just make your day more magical 💗
Great vlog as usual. Thank you.
“I could probably pay one of my siblings $20 to do it”, literally laughing out loud. 🤣
I want them to enjoy it too, but I also don't mind paying them to help LOL
for a dress bib, I would recommend either an oversized t shirt or button down worn backwards. It really depends on your dress style and hair.
GOOD IDEA!
Once a quarter sounds perfect!
Thanks!
If you have anyone that has never been in a wedding in the bridal party, Make sure that your rehearsal is done with guys and girls together. For my wedding and a friends wedding we had multiple people that had never been in a wedding before. And doing it morning of for half an hour without the bride present was very helpful as the guys wanted to walk quicker down the aisle then the girl's heels in grass allowed.
Good call!
Loved it. So sad I missed the live but the on the comment of a unity candle, we did unity sand which I love rather than the candle because we always have it displayed with an album rather than a candle that you will never light again.
Love that! We did unity sand as a family when my mom and stepdad got married!
My Husband and I did a Unity candle. The Non Denominational Minister lit our 2 candles, then we lit a candle ea of our 5 children were holding and then all 7 of us lit the unity candle. It was a beautiful event. With just you and Sam I would say the Unity Sand makes for something you can always have.
Watching on replay, so happy for you!
Thank you!
Congratulations! I think you'll be really glad to have your family all staying overnight together with you. My wedding was set up that way and I treasure the memories of that whole weekend spent in the house with my family, it turned the wedding from a special day to an entire special weekend. You're going to love it. (Re: flowers. Outdoor wedding? No flowers besides bouquets. Totally unnecessary to decorate with flowers. Cut that line item from the budget and sleep well.)
Oh yeah, definitely cutting flowers besides bouquets lol
Will your huppah have a goat like the one Luke made Lorelei? 😊
LOL I wish! They actually have one we can use!
Yes would love a Wedding wednsday!
Thank you!
Congratulations again!! I am so happy for you! Our anniversary is on May 10th! Nearly wedding twins (just a few years apart) I love having our date on an easy to remember day. May is so pretty with the flowers blooming and the weather being pretty perfect (minus rain) anywhere you ever travel for future anniversaries as well! Maybe quarterly until it gets closer or just have more to share? So happy you are willing to share with us!
So close! Yes, a fun date to remember was a big driver for me.
I did my dress shopping in Austin/Cedar Park. If you need recommendations, I’m happy to share! I got my dress within budget and in Austin. Our venue was the most expensive for our wedding too. We had to up our budget by double and that was scary. We made it work though and had the wedding our dreams.
I’m actually dress shopping in San Antonio!
watched the replay. I don't know how I could tell you were going to go with #4 but I guess it's because that's the one I would've chosen in your place! Congratulations again. So thankful that you shared. I love weddings!
I need to go back and watch, maybe it's just the way I talked about it! After making the decision, I realized it was the best option all along!
I think its interesting you want EVERYONE seated at the ceremony. Ive been to/coordinated so many weddings where they have only the included chairs (usually 20 for 80 people wedding) and everyone else standing.
Oh wow! I guess as a guest, I've never had to stand and always really appreciated that.
Love your video! I'm so sorry that I couldn't make the live, I wasn't feeling well. I hope you have the best time in Florida. Congratulations on setting your date and finding your venue. Do you know how many bridesmaids and groomsmen that you're having in your bridal party?
Yes, we will have 6 each! Quite a few are siblings though :)
PlanwithLaken Awesome!
Ahh, my wedding anniversary is May 1 😀
Maybe updates quarterly or so until it gets closer?
I like this idea! Maybe for the next 6 months or so and then switch to monthly!
I'm not a big wedding person & would never do one as big as yours or an engagement as long. I just think you guys are adorable & feel invested because I was at your proposal, lol! So I don't think Wedding Wednesday needs to be every month yet. Once you're like 6 months away sure but now every 2-3 seems like enough. I'm sure stuff will end up in vlogs so we can still be in the loop that way
Thank you!! I agree, I think for now quarterly probably makes sense and then maybe more next year!
I believe Costco also has a “click list” option (may be called something else), but they will deliver too.
Thank you!
Hey Laken. I know this is totally unrelated but I am crazy allergic to histamines. I started using wine wands because I itch to high heaven when I drink alcohol. Anyway, wine wands get rid of the histamines and sulfites in wine and I thought the reaction you were having on your chest and neck might be related to sulfites? If so, think about trying the wine wands. Congrats again!!!!! Happy planning!!!
Oh wow I’ve never heard of those! My chest also gets red when I cry or get upset too, so I’ve never really thought it could be that.
PlanwithLaken It may not be related to the sulfites then but if you want to try them the brand I have is The Wand, Wine Filter. I heard about them in one of Jenna Kutcher‘s podcasts and had to try it and it worked.
At my sons wedding we had to pay for a police officer during the reception because we were providing the alcohol. We live in Indiana. Just an fyi.
Some of them did require security and some did not, that was definitely a question we asked.
You were going to ask your friends to BUY leftover alcohol from you (but were willing to GIVE it to your dad)?
Hi! Sometimes in lives I don’t have time to explain everything. Our parents are contributing to our wedding, so any leftover alcohol would technically be something he had already helped contribute for. Continuing to learn about the wedding planning process- baby steps!
So sad I missed the live viewing. I’m considering getting to married in Fredericksburg, but Austin could be a possibility as well. Can you share the links to these places somewhere?
Send me an email or comment with your email and I’ll share! :)
Just sent it! 🤗