Today’s bride Laura wrote Wedding Podcast Network with a question as she was counting down 25 days until she married Bob on South Padre Island, Texas traveling from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After corresponding and learning more about both of their destination and backyard weddings we wanted to share their love and planning experience in this episode. By the way, Rev. Susanna Stefanachi Macomb answered Laura’s question on ways to honor a deceased family member in Bridal Scene #33.

Find out how Laura and Bob met at the University of Illinois and the romantic proposal in Wisconsin. Do you believe in “signs”? They discuss their beach wedding weekend and their marriage celebration in Bob’s hometown. Why a July 4th wedding? How important was it working with a wedding planner? What was their biggest challenge planning a destination wedding? Where did Laura find her beautiful wedding gown and bridal party attire to have a picture perfect event? To have or not to have dance lessons? Learn about some great money saving ideas and this special couples’ select vendors and resources that made their two wedding parties enjoyable and memorable for themselves, family and friends.

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Laura’s bridal gown from David’s Bridal: Style T9612

The Maid of Honor’s dress from David’s Bridal: Style 833312 Pool Blue Color

The groom and best man attire were from Men’s Warehouse:
Calvin Klein Ivory Linen Suit with Pool Blue shirt/tie

Wedding Planner Valarie Waddell
Photographer: Karen Petrisevac
Florist: Jake’s Flowers
Sweet Delights
Lunch Reception Venue Scampi’s
Wedding website
Martha Stewart Invitations Seaside Theme

Local Invitation Printer

The Backyard Reception Evite
Backyard Reception Caterer
The Backyard Reception DJ was Muzic Mixx

Rev. Susanna Stefanachi Macomb

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What are the latest trends in the wedding industry? Want to learn more about destination weddings and honeymoons? Have you heard about the newest bridal retailer in NYC? Confused about color? Swallowed the engagement ring? Holli & Robert talk about these burning questions plus feature two savvy experts that share important information about romantic travel and bridal fashion.

Robert talks to Lynne LaFond DeLuca, Director of Industry Education and Certification of Beverly Clark’s Elite Wedding Collection. She discusses travel trends, statistics, and ways to draw inspiration from a location’s cuisine and culture. Beverly Clark’s magazine planning guide answers couples’ common concerns about faraway destination “I dos.” Their “Eco Essentials” section features eight effective ways to reduce your – and your guests’ – travel footprint. Great tips for anyone planning a getaway.

Holli interviews Dan Rentillo, VP of Design for David’s Bridal, who talks about the extensive selection of offerings available in the store. He shares ways to infuse a bride’s personality and fashion sense when choosing their bridal attire. What are some of the bestselling gowns? How important is color? What are some recommendations for a destination wedding? What is teh key to selecting the perfect gown? David’s Bridal is proud to offer beautiful gowns at exceptional value without compromising quality or style.

What should you do differently? We compiled a few of our listeners’ popular answers so you can be mindful when planning your big day. Our listeners inspire us. Keep us posted on what you like and what you don’t and we’ll share it with the world.

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Beverly Clark’s Elite Wedding Collection

David’s Bridal

WPN listener Suzanne’s blog

Weddzilla Blog Think Pink post

The Wedding Report

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Just south of the border, a state of adventure and romance awaits. A trip to Mexico’s sunny, white sand beaches and natural beauty will be an experience you’ll never forget. When planning your wedding and honeymoon in Mexico consider the beautiful resorts talked about in today’s episode.

There’s nothing more tantalizing than a private Jacuzzi with an ocean view, a massage with oils and flowers, or dinner and wine on a terrace under a moonlit night. You can enjoy these services in the intimacy and comfort of your hotel room, or in restaurants with bohemian or relaxed atmospheres.

Every Mexican destination offers a wide array of possibilities to make the most significant celebration of your life a pleasant experience. You can opt for an intimate ceremony by the sea, a mystical ritual performed by a shaman, or an elegant fiesta with hundreds of guests in a garden. Places like Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta offer everything you need to have a personalized wedding of any size. With professional wedding planners available to arrange all nuptial details, couples may dare to dream up an elaborate yet completely stress-free event.

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Pueblo Bonito
Aqua Cancun
El Careyes Beach Resort
Sheraton Buganvilias

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Destination: Catherine’s Parents’ House in Thousand Oaks, California.

Are you considering getting married at home? Our featured bride Catherine tells us about her destination

Catherine and Salil

wedding in Southern California and how much she loved everything about her special day in the perfect location. Learn how this couple mixed their cultures and family traditions and incorporated many fantastic details that reflect their personality. Catherine happily shares her love story and wedding planning experience in this enhanced podcast with photos.

How do you best plan a wedding long distance in six months? Catherine had a vision, but knew she would need help. Catherine residing in Boston worked closely with wedding consultant Jeannie Ward, owner of Wedding Jeannie, based in California. Catherine trusted Jeannie, the “home wedding expert” with her creativity, knowledge and talent, to assemble an amazing team, including her favorite caterer, rental company and photographer and assist in anything else Catherine wanted. Jeannie even helped Catherine find the perfect wedding dress in Boston. Together with Salil they created a modern, relaxed and sophisticated backyard wedding on one of the hottest days of the year. The bride, groom and their guests from India and California had a wonderful time.

You will be inspired by the special, thoughtful and out of the ordinary things Catherine had at her dream wedding at home. No cookie cutter wedding for Catherine and Salil. This unique ceremony and reception is a memorable mini-cupcake winner!

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Wedding Jeannie

Craig Rucker Photography

Town and Country Event Rentals

Cake and Art

Red Cheese Photo Booth Rentals

Thank Goodness It’s Sofia Gourmet Catering

Blue Nile Engagement Rings

Alfred Angelo

Del Lago Trio

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village

Bacara Resort & Spa

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