"Miss Bride in the City" ~ Terri

We are so excited to be a part of Terri and Will’s amazing chic wedding at The Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown Orlando. They are expecting about 90 guests and have chosen Eggplant, silver and gold as their colors, which, if you have ever been to The Grand Bohemian, you know, those colors are perfect for the existing decor!! We cannot wait till their big day and we are looking forward to seeing Terri’s family again, we had the privilege of being a part of her twin sister Lisa’s wedding in February 2009, and also meeting Will’s family!!

When did you get engaged? Inauguration Day- January 20, 2009

When is the Big Day? May 22, 2010

Who are the Wedding Vendors you have already decided to hire?

Photographer- Nikki Rosa

Videographer- Simply Cinematic

Florist- Lee Forrest

Cake- Michael Anthony Cakes

Hair and Makeup- Patricia LeJeune

DJ- Al Dee Productions

Ceremony Musicians- Lisa Ferrigno

Lighting- Tagas

Chair Rental- Bell Chair Covers Rentals

What is your venue and why did you choose it?

The Grand Bohemian. We chose it because it’s chic, artsy and in downtown Orlando. The Grand Bohemian is absolutely gorgeous and sophisticated.

What are you most excited about for your wedding day?

Celebrating with family and friends!

Are you keeping a wedding blog while you plan? Why is this helpful?

I was, but with work, school, and wedding planning, it got to be too much.

Is there anything you are nervous about for your wedding day?

I don’t feel nervous, but I have had a few wedding nightmares. Most of them have to do with not being on time or people being late.

What is your wedding theme going to be? What inspired it?

We want a classy, glamorous, and sophisticated feel. Not sure what inspired it, but it’s just something we decided on early in the planning.

Where are you planning to go for your honeymoon?

Saint Lucia. We Will be staying at Jade Mountain and Sandals Grande.

What are some of your favorite wedding planning tools (websites, blogs, books, etc)?

Theknot.com, especially the message boards! I also follow a lot of wedding people on twitter who have been a great source of ideas and inspiration, such as @stylemepretty @hotpinkbrides and @bridetide Another great wedding planning tool is my twin sister! She got married February 2009 and she has been so helpful with giving me her opinion, recommending vendors, and letting me use her templates for DIY projects.

Is your husband-to-be helping with the planning? What are his jobs?

He helps with just about everything except making DIY paper stuff like table names and Reserved signs. This is because he isn’t good at crafts and doesn’t want to “mess anything up.” Otherwise he helps with ideas and making decisions, writing the ceremony, and he even went dress shopping with me (he doesn’t know which dress I picked out though).

What is your best advice to brides who are currently planning their weddings?

Get to know your vendors. I truly think all of my vendors are great people and trust that they will help make our wedding day amazing, special, and memorable.

Are you planning to see each other before the ceremony? Why or why not?

Yes! We have seen pictures of couples who did this and I think they make for great photos. Also, it’s nice to have an intimate moment together where we see each other up close and personal rather than across the aisle.

What are three words that describe how you feel right now?

Excited, busy, fortunate