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Katie and Glen got married back in January. She contacted me just over a week before her wedding because her photographer had to cancel. I was really heartbroken for her. Obviously I think photography is one of the most important components at your wedding so when she was without someone to capture her day, my heart just broke. Still she was incredibly calm and kind on the phone and was ready to get booked for her day.

I was excited to work with her. And she and Glen were fabulous. Super super sweet and Glen had me laughing so hard I was crying my eyes out.

I asked Katie to answer a few questions and to give some icite for those brides about to walk down the isle. So much goes into a wedding and so much perspective comes in hindsight.

Thank you Katie for sharing your bridal expertise!

Q: What was the biggest thing you were worried about and did it work out?
Katie. My biggest worry was my photographer, as the one I had booked backed out ten days before my wedding. I should have trusted my gut as I got bad vibes from her while planning out our pictures but I was too focus on saving money then the quality of them and who was taking them. Thankfully a friend gave me your name and number and I knew as soon as you answered the phone you were the one. Pictures where my #1 care for my wedding. I wanted to make sure that my day was caputed so I would remember it forever. Luckly once I had Kelly I no longer worried and everything was great!

Q. What is the best advice you got as a bride?
Katie. Best advice was to stay true to what I wanted. I had a small simple wedding and am glad I stuck to that. Every person you talk to has advice and what they think makes for a great wedding, but it’s not about them it’s about you. Everyone was shocked we didn’t have a wedding party but I didn’t want one and stuck to it and I am very happy I did.

Q. What one piece of advice would you give brides?
Katie. Take time thoughout your wedding day to step back and take it all in. It will feel like a dream when its all done. Take a few moment that day with your husband and step back away from the excitment and spend it together. You will never forget those moments.

Q. Did you stress out before your wedding? If so, what about? Was it worth it in hindsight.
Katie. I didn’t stress much before the wedding. Even with the drama of my photographer backing out 10 days before I knew it would all work out as God brought Glen and I together and he would take care of us. The day of our cake showed up late and I was getting stressed regarding that but I had to remember that wasn’t what the day was about. Its just a cake, and even though it was late everything was ok and ready in time.

Q. Who helped you the most the day of your wedding?
Katie. The day of my wedding my best friend Tami helped me the most. Since we didn’t have a wedding party I asked Tami to help and she jumped right in. She didn’t have a title of being my maid of honor but she did everything one would do. She went to dress fittings and helped me in all things before and during the wedding. She was great!

Q. Is there anything you would have done differently?
Katie. I would’nt do anything differently! It was a perfect day!

Q. What do you think about brides who go all Bridezilla on people?
Katie. I feel sorry for bridezilla’s. They get too focused on the “wedding” and not the marriage. If you treat people with disrespect it will only hurt you in the long run. The things leading up to your wedding or even on the day may go wrong but as long as you are marrying your best friend that day, thats all that really matters. Stay focused on love and the marriage and you will be able to look back and hold your head high knowing you treated people with respect and love.

  

 

  

 

  

Thank you so much for your awesome answers Katie! I know you and Glen are still enjoying every minute of your time as a married couple!