When and where is your wedding?
We’re having a weekend wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Members Beach Club in Sarasota, Fla.
Here is our weekend festivities itinerary:
Friday April 25, 2008
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Wedding Rehearsal for Bridal Party
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Bonfire Barbecue Welcome Party for All Guests
Saturday April 26, 2008
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Ceremony
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Cocktail Hour
6 p.m. -10 p.m.: Wedding Reception
10 p.m.- midnight: After Party
Sunday April 27, 2008:
10 a.m. – Noon: Farewell Brunch
Noon – Until ... : Sunday Fun-Day Poolside
How did you meet your fiance?
Scott and I met (I hope you're sitting down) in Las Vegas! I know, what are the chances, right? I was there on a bachelorette party, while Scott was there just doing what he does best ... being "Scott"! Considering I was in a committed relationship, my Vegas intentions were to simply have a goof with my friends. I sure didn’t know what I was in for! I called Scott to thank him for showing me a wonderful time in Vegas. I then proceeded to ask him (yes, you read correctly … I asked him) out on a date! He said yes, and the rest is history. I guess we can sum this up as love at first sight!
How did he propose?
We got engaged on Feb. 14, 2007. Here’s how it happened.
My mother called and asked me to pick her up to see the “twins” (my gorgeous niece and nephew), who live next door to me. As we were walking into my house, my father was waiting at the door. He said that U.P.S. had delivered a package for me. Yay! Scott sent flowers. As I headed upstairs to my apartment, my mother and father followed. I told them to stop being nosey. They insisted on seeing what it was.
On my bedroom door, I noticed a sign that read “STOP! Before entering there are three steps you must follow: 1. Pop all the balloons; 2. Find the key; 3. Use the key to open the gift." I was so excited. Scott has just pulled a Jenn! (I’m known for doing corny and romantic things like this.)
As I entered my room, it was filled with balloons and a 5-foot-tall box (yes, it was my height) wrapped in Valentine's Day paper, a white bow and a red rose. I thought, What could it be? I was scared and reluctant to open it. As I popped the balloons, a key fell out! I inserted the key and opened the top. As I began to lift up the top, Scott came popping out dressed in a suit and tie, holding a single red rose with a ring box! He simply said, “Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetheart”! I began to cry hysterically. As I approached him he said, “Let me do this the right way!” He emerged from the box, dropped to one knee, and said “Will you be my wife?” Now I was really in shock! I literally could not stop crying!
Now I was thinking, "I smell like burnt skin (from the tanning salon), my hair’s a mess, my nails are not done, and I’m a disaster! I’m usually prepared for things like this. He got me! He’s really got me!"
After I pulled myself together, we realized I never said “yes” or looked at the ring. So, I said Yes!, jumped in his arms, held him tight and swore I’d make the best wife. Then I checked out the ring!
What were you looking for in a gown?
I was looking for something sexy, form-fitting, classy, romantic and timeless all in one! I was totally going for the mermaid-style dress. I am very petite (5 feet tall, 98 pounds), so anything poofy and full would have made me look like I was receiving my first communion, not getting married. I would be lost in a big gown, hence the decision to stick with something sleek and sexy!
Did you know anything about gowns before you had to shop for one?
Not really, I figured I would learn based on the experience of trying on dresses for the first time. I knew the style I was going for, and I did a little research to find dresses similar to the “look” I was trying to achieve. There certainly was a lot of terminology used during my first trial that needed to be explained. But the staff at Kleinfeld did a great job in doing so. For instance, what the heck does “hollow-to-hem” mean? I learned that one real quick!
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