Angela and Jon first met with me about a year ago, Jon had asked if I could be a “fun and cool” wedding planner like his best friend had at his wedding 4 ½ years ago. After I reassured him that I always try my best, we were talking and looking at pictures; then we soon found out I was that coordinator 4 ½ years ago. By the way that couple is now expecting their first child. Congrats Jackie and Brian!
Soon after that meeting we began planning their wedding together, and I quickly learned that Angela is an on top of things kind of bride. I would give her a list and she would have it complete weeks prior to our meeting. She would always tell me at our meetings and over emails that because of me she was so calm. I don’t think she realized it was because she was never behind on anything.
Being a wedding planner I get to see things that most guests, couples and families don’t see, but this weekend I really stopped and took it all in. During cocktail hour Jon came up to me and asked if he and Angela could have a few moments alone somewhere to practice their first dance. At first I thought he was joking because we have been talking about the first dance for the past few months. But once I saw his face and he said “Can that happen?” I looked at him and said “Of course I can make that happen.”
Angela and Jon had walked into the ballroom at the Westin, all the candles had been lit, the lights where dim and the room was truly breathtaking. Angela got to see the room she had been visualizing for over a year. Then with only a few people in the room Jon and Angela practiced their first dance. It was so romantic to sit back and watch this loving couple do there first dance together while no one was in the room.
Later on his brother mentioned to me that Jon was more nervous about his first dance then getting married. I told his brother well at least, he already knows he has the right woman!
Soon after that meeting we began planning their wedding together, and I quickly learned that Angela is an on top of things kind of bride. I would give her a list and she would have it complete weeks prior to our meeting. She would always tell me at our meetings and over emails that because of me she was so calm. I don’t think she realized it was because she was never behind on anything.
Being a wedding planner I get to see things that most guests, couples and families don’t see, but this weekend I really stopped and took it all in. During cocktail hour Jon came up to me and asked if he and Angela could have a few moments alone somewhere to practice their first dance. At first I thought he was joking because we have been talking about the first dance for the past few months. But once I saw his face and he said “Can that happen?” I looked at him and said “Of course I can make that happen.”
Angela and Jon had walked into the ballroom at the Westin, all the candles had been lit, the lights where dim and the room was truly breathtaking. Angela got to see the room she had been visualizing for over a year. Then with only a few people in the room Jon and Angela practiced their first dance. It was so romantic to sit back and watch this loving couple do there first dance together while no one was in the room.
Later on his brother mentioned to me that Jon was more nervous about his first dance then getting married. I told his brother well at least, he already knows he has the right woman!
Thank you to OnOn Digitography for the photo.
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Great wedding Malissa! You did a wonderful job! Here are more photos from this wedding: http://www.ononblog.com/2009/12/30/westin-hotel-wedding-photography-angela-jon/
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