Interview with the wonderful Amanda + Brad:
HOW DID YOU MEET? We have known each other since 1998 when Brad moved into my neighborhood. Brad and my brother carpooled together and were friends throughout high school. We have a 5 year age difference so we were never close growing up. Our families were always friendly because Brad’s dad was my moms boss for some time. In 2006, my brother came home from the Army and we through a party for him. Brad and I struck up a conversation that night and have been inseparable since.
WHAT ATTRACTED YOU THE MOST TO YOUR HUSBAND? Brad is very confident and hilarious.
HOW DID HE PROPOSE? We love the outdoors and doing adventurous things so he took me on a surprise ziplining trip. It was perfect!
WHAT INSPIRED YOUR VISION FOR YOUR WEDDING? We wanted rustic elements throughout a vision of purple hues.
TELL US ABOUT FINDING YOUR VENUE: We wanted something unique. The courtroom in the History Center was perfect. It was classy with an old charm.
WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST PLANNING CHALLENGE? The biggest challenge was being so indecisive. I hate making decisions and with wedding planning there are so many. My biggest advice is to go with your gut with vendors. If you meet them and they have what you like within your budget and you have a good vibe then sign on the dotted line! It wasn’t worth it to me to shop around like crazy to save a few bucks.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT OF YOUR WEDDING? I love all the rustic touches. The handmade wood pedestal for the cake, wood vases for the centerpieces, burlap and lace around the bouquets and the deep purple flowers! Not to mention my gorgeous dress!!
DID YOU HAVE ANY DIY DETAILS? We put the s’mores favors together the day of the wedding while getting our hair and makeup done!
WHAT WAS THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT OF YOUR WEDDING DAY?
Amanda: There are so many to list, but the one that sticks out is walking down the aisle and seeing Brad for the first time. Everyone in the audience was a complete blur because I could not take my eyes off of him.
Brad: It was definitely seeing Amanda walk out in her dress for the first time. I had been waiting for her all day.
DESCRIBE YOUR CAKE: Rustic buttercream with fresh flowers. Handmade B that adorned the top. We couldn’t decide on the flavor so we had three (ameretto, red velvet and chocolate with cookies n’ cream)
HOW WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER? Super easy! They made us feel relaxed throughout the day. They are super accommodating and fun! They were the first vendor we picked because I fell in love with their photography the moment I saw it a few years ago and knew I wanted them for my wedding! Highly recommend!
WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND AS A COUPLE? Enjoy being married and hopefully traveling this year!
CAN YOU PLEASE LIST YOUR VENDORS:
Cake- Party Flavors
Dress- Long’s Bridal
Bridesmaid dresses- Alfred Angelo
Tuxes- Men’s Wearhouse
DJ- White Rose Entertainment
Ceremony- Orlando Regional History Center
Reception- 310 Lakeside
Flowers- In Bloom Florist