True Brides {Eric + Jami}

I might be a little bias for this True Bride Feature because it's me and my fiancé, Eric. We are getting married October 8th, 2011 at Saint Michael's Ridge Catholic Church in Defiance, Ohio. 

First things first, did I know about the engagement? "Eric and I had talked about it before, but I wasn't really sure on when it would happen. Then we didn't talk about it for a few months, so I honestly thought he didn't want to (ha!). Little did I know he was purchasing the ring and planning on asking me. So yes, I was surprised!"

Above: A goofy picture of Eric and I taken by our wonderful photographer, Montana of Montography out of Wauseon, Ohio. 

Now to the best part-----wedding questions!!!

One thing you were worried about when planning your wedding?

 One thing I worried about was money, probably like any other bride! I didn't want to make mine or Eric's parents or us pay a fortune for the wedding (and it's kind of working, ha). Another thing I worried about was the guest list because we know so many people....well my parents do :) And that's one thing I am still worrying about. 

What was the easiest vendor to book?

 Easiest vendor is....well a lot of them! Wedding cake vendor because my mom and grandma do this for a living. DJ because my dad has a friend at work that does it. Invitations because that is what my sister does for a living!!

What was the hardest vendor to book?

The hardest vendor was picking and booking a photographer because I am a HUGE critique when it comes to photos, simply because I love looking at them and taking them!! But once I found Montography I knew right then that's who I wanted!

Is there anything special that has been done for your wedding?

We had our own monogram made up by Laura Lavender, which is amazing!! I have also had a few personalized things made, which obviously is special to me and Eric. 

How was wedding dress shopping?

 Wedding dress shopping was an experience within itself. I had picked out about 6 pictures from magazines and had in mind what I wanted, but nothing was set in stone. My bridesmaids came with me and my mom to look at dresses the first time and I tried on SEVERAL different dresses! Well in the end, one of the pictures I picked out in the beginning ended up being my dress :) And it isn't something you would say, "Jami would wear that."

What’s been the most stressful part about the wedding?

 Most stressful...it goes along with the being worried question---the guest list. Oh, and Eric finishing his tasks I gave him for the wedding :) ha

What’s been the best part about the wedding?

Best part about the wedding - the whole planning experience! It's something that is challenging but fun that I get to do for myself and the man I'm going to marry!!! Eric and I get to enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity with eachother!

Was choosing your wedding party hard or easy?

 It wasn't really hard at all. But I wish I could have added more people, but my wedding party would have been 50 by then, ha. And Eric had a real easy time picking out his groomsmen and ushers!

Have things gotten any easier as the wedding day approaches?

I wanna say yes, but I feel like there is more things I need to do and wayyyyy less time to do it!!




Amanda here - I just wanted to say a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the Future Mr. & Mrs. Eric Jesse!  We are all so excited for you big day and to see you start your lives together :o)