"Miss Bride in the City" ~ Vedika

Vedika and Ryan's August wedding is fast approaching and we can not wait!!! They are having a traditional Indian Ceremony followed the next day with a fabulous American Reception at the Wyndham Orlando Resort! Vedika loves bright and beautiful colors, the Indian Ceremony will be in Royal Purple, Apple Green, Fuschia and Turquoise! And the reception will be Black, White and Sunshine Yellow. We are looking forward to 3 days of fabulous traditions and festivities!!

When did you get engaged?: Christmas Eve 2008

When is the Big Day?: August 13, 2010

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

- DOC: Ashlie Shea Hampton of Weddings In The City

- Photographer: Tabitha McCausland

- DJ & Lighting: Jay Edwards of Liquid Entertainment

- Florist: Debra Shea Robertson of Atmospheres Floral & Decor

- Videography: Ana with OneiProductions

- Cake: Heather of It's Tasty Too!

- Chivari chairs: Bells Chair Covers, Inc.

- Make Up & Hair: Meghann Davis of Today's Diva

- Custom Drapery: Tony Soto of Tony Soto Designs

- Dress: Alfred Angelo

- Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse

What is your venue and why did you choose it?: We chose the Hindu temple because it was centralized and obviously the most fitting place to have the ceremony. We chose the Wyndham Orlando for our reception because we love the layout of the property. Donna, the Event Coordinator, has been so helpful and is going above and beyond to make sure our day is one of a kind!

What are you most excited about for your wedding day?: Becoming Mr. & Mrs. After knowing each other for 15 years, it's about time! We are super uber excited to have all of our family and friends with us to celebrate!

Are you keeping a wedding blog while you plan? Why is this helpful?: I did start one, but with school and work, it's been difficult to keep it up to date. I do find wedding blogs helpful! I used Heather's Road to the Aisle blog as an inspiration for my invitations. I follow Ashley, a fellow Knottie, through her many DIY projects also!

Is there anything you are nervous about for your wedding day?: I am nervous about changing outfits for the Indian wedding. I hope everything goes as planned as stays on time!

What is your wedding theme going to be? What inspired it?: Our theme is roses. Ever since I can remember, my Dad had given me a dozen yellow roses for my birthday. They have been my favorite flower and are a perfect fit for our wedding colors :)

Where are you planning to go for your honeymoon?: It's a surprise!..I have a preference to go somewhere cold!

What are some of your favorite wedding planning tools (websites, blogs, books, etc)?: TheKnot.com, roadtotheaisle.blogspot.com and weddingbee.com. I also recommend the following magazines, Central Florida Bride, The Knot: Florida, BRIDES and Modern Bride.

Is your husband-to-be helping with the planning? What are his jobs?: Ryan has been VERY helpful with the planning! He was very into getting the wedding registry done; he insisted on picking out the cake, flavors and design, on his own. He also took up planning the honeymoon :)

What is your best advice to brides who are currently planning their weddings?: Let your fiance help! A lot of the time we think the guys won't be interested in helping with "girly wedding stuff" but sometimes, they get more into it than we do! It's better to ask his opinion first instead of assuming he will say no. Remember, the wedding is for you AND him! You want his personality to show in the wedding just as much as yours will. Also, recruit the help of others. Don't think you have to do everything by yourself, because you don't! Friends and family will be more than willing to help as long as you ask and act politely :) Have fun with planning your wedding! At the end of the day, not everything will be perfect, no matter how much you plan..But, you will be marrying the most perfect person for you!

Are you planning to see each other before the ceremony? Why or why not?: Yes! We want to get that moment alone to say, "Hi! I love you!" It will also maximize our photography time and get to capture a more intimate moment before all of the wonderful hoopla!

What are three words that describe how you feel right now?: appreciative, anxious, and ecstatic!