Interview with our GORGEOUS couple, Danielle + Grant:
HOW DID YOU MEET? We met through a mutual friend on St. Patrick’s day 2 years ago at a local Irish Pub in downtown Orlando.
WHAT ATTRACTED YOU THE MOST TO YOUR HUSBAND/WIFE?
Danielle-There are so many things that attracted me to Grant however I would say it would have been his witty sense humor and his mesmerizing blue eyes.
Grant- Danielle is a strong intelligent women with a love for life and I was drawn to her from the first time we meet.
HOW DID HE PROPOSE? Grant and I were leaving for a family wedding in Napa. We decided to extend the trip a little and fly into San Francisco to enjoy the city and spend some quality time together. As usual we brought one carry on each and as we were seated on the plane I noticed Grant being very uneasy with how far away our carry on’s were. I paid no attention thinking nothing of it. When our flight landed Grant wanted to take me to a very famous Irish coffee spot called the “Buena Vista”. The sun was setting and we hurried down to the pier in front of Ghirardelli square. The view was Amazing with sights of San Francisco, the golden gate bridge and Alcatraz. I was shocked to turn around to see him on one knee asking me to make him the happiest man alive. It was a moment that I will remember for the rest of my life. It could not have been more perfect.
WHAT INSPIRED YOUR VISION FOR YOUR WEDDING? Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart and old Hollywood glitz and glam.
TELL US ABOUT FINDING YOUR VENUE: We looked everywhere. I didn’t want to have the normal hotel or beach wedding. I wanted a venue that people could associate with Grant and I. That’s when we came across the Abby and Mezz. It was perfect it already had the black and white “formal” vibe to it and it was definitely a party location. With all the different locations for the guests to go to it kept the element of surprise consistent. Grant and I are not the kind of people that do things the ordinary way this is why this location was perfect!
WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST PLANNING CHALLENGE? To tell you the truth my whole wedding experience was amazing. I would have to say I had no challenges. My vendors and my mother were amazing to work with and helped me along the way. I had a wedding planner the day of however she was there for me when I needed her.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT OF YOUR WEDDING? The thousands of red roses and crystals that filled the chapel, The Abby and The Mezz. They were just so beautiful. I really felt like I was back in time. I also loved the seating chart that my mother had surprised me with. It was a board of old Hollywood movies with Grant and I in front of a movie theatre with everyone’s name on it. My Bouquet was amazing. There’s so much I can’t decide!!!!!
DID YOU HAVE ANY DIY DETAILS? Yes for anyone who knows Grant and I we like to host an awesome party. That being said our wedding favors were bottles of Champaign with labels on it. Everyone loves a little Champaign in their life! We also put together welcome baskets which included a bottle of wine, a 6 pack of Peroni beer, Italian bread, pepperoni, cheese and water. It’s the Italian way to be hospitable to your guests and I can’t tell you how much everyone enjoyed these!
WHAT WAS THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT OF YOUR WEDDING DAY?
Danielle- Walking down the aisle with my father to my future husband. I will remember that feeling for the rest of my life.
Grant- Watching my beautiful bride walk down that long isle to me. She looked amazing…
DESCRIBE YOUR CAKE: My cake was a three tiered raspberry cheesecake swirl on one layer and fudge chocolate on the other two. It was wrapped in red roses. Absolutely gorgeous and delicious!
HOW WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER? Remarkable, Amazing, Speechless. Jason and Sara have an eye like no other. They are an amazing couple with such passion for photography. We have been comfortable with them since the beginning. Sara and Jason will be our life long photographers! After working with them we have created not only a working relationship but a friendship as well! We just adore them=)
WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND AS A COUPLE? Were heading to Europe! After Europe we plan on traveling a little more and relaxing until were ready for the next step in our lives..
CAN YOU PLEASE LIST YOUR VENDORS:
Wedding Planner- An Affair To Remember
Photography-Concept Photography
Floral-Atmospheres Floral
Entertainment-Disc Jockeys Audio Entertainment
Catering-Cuisiniers Catering
Transportation-VIP Transportation
Beverages- Bar Fly
Hair and make up- Ricardo Pagen and Carrie Cantor
Ceremony- Knowles Chapel
Venue- The Abbey and The Mezz
The Flip Book People