Today’s bride is Caitlyn Jurica from Dallas, Texas! Here is what she had to say about her big day, and tips for future brides…
I got married on August 16, 2014 in Dallas, Texas at Highland Park United Methodist Church and my reception was in the ballroom of the lovely Warwick Melrose Hotel. Let me tell you now, the cliché of it being the best day of your life is 100% true. I know it’s hard to believe with all the hype around it, but there’s nothing quite like everyone you love in one room celebrating your love and new marriage. It’s totally magical. Soak it up.
RECOMMENDATION:
Don’t take things too personally! I planned most of my wedding by myself, so I had personally chosen every single detail that came alive on my wedding day. When someone made even a slightly off-handed comment about anything, I’d get personally offended. Now that I’m serving as a bridesmaid for several friends, I’m seeing how little others really mean by commenting on your choices. They will have choices you don’t agree with either. Everyone has different opinions and that’s what makes each wedding different and exciting!
REGRET:
DO NOT skimp on things that are important to you. I did A LOT of research on pricing and quality. I ended up settling for a photo/video package that was as expensive as most photo packages alone. Thinking the national chain I used bundled the two to make a more enticing deal, I figured it would be okay. It wasn’t. I spent countless hours going back and forth with the editors on my pictures and video. I was done planning the wedding and this was the last thing I wanted to deal with. It was such a headache. I chose this as my biggest regret because pictures and videos were what I was looking forward to the most. I actually skimped on the flower budget as well and was very happy I did so. It’s definitely a matter of preference. If you want great pictures though, swallow the cost and pay for them. Don’t cut corners in areas you truly care about.
