Remember True Brides Derek + Tiffany?
If not--I URGE you to go check out the previous post :) We're incredibly excited to have our second True Brides Feature back to answer some fun post-wedding questions!
If not--I URGE you to go check out the previous post :) We're incredibly excited to have our second True Brides Feature back to answer some fun post-wedding questions!
Derek and Tiffany got married on 9-10-11 in Albion, Michigan, Derek better remember that wedding date--right Tiffany? :)
Remember how Derek wrote and sang a song to Tiffany and that's how he proposed, well no worries, Derek broke out his guitar again for the wedding. This is what Tiffany had to say about that, "Derek surprised me in the middle of our wedding service by playing his guitar and singing “Your Guardian Angel” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. It was beautiful!"
Remember how Derek wrote and sang a song to Tiffany and that's how he proposed, well no worries, Derek broke out his guitar again for the wedding. This is what Tiffany had to say about that, "Derek surprised me in the middle of our wedding service by playing his guitar and singing “Your Guardian Angel” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. It was beautiful!"
Now to the Questions :)
Describe your wedding ceremony:
Our wedding ceremony was definitely “us.” There was a lot of love and laughter that everyone shared. We both have a love of music and we both were able to bring a piece of ourselves into the service. Derek’s father, David Cornwell, and our own pastor, Andy Merritt, officiated our wedding. Good friends of ours, Chip Mezo and Jaime Merritt sang a Glee rendition of “Faithfully.” As they got to the choral “ahhhs”, my theatre friends slowly stood up and their voices echoed in the chapel, blending beautifully behind Chip and Jaime’s.
Overall, the wedding was short, sweet and full of life. It was OUR wedding and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Our wedding ceremony was definitely “us.” There was a lot of love and laughter that everyone shared. We both have a love of music and we both were able to bring a piece of ourselves into the service. Derek’s father, David Cornwell, and our own pastor, Andy Merritt, officiated our wedding. Good friends of ours, Chip Mezo and Jaime Merritt sang a Glee rendition of “Faithfully.” As they got to the choral “ahhhs”, my theatre friends slowly stood up and their voices echoed in the chapel, blending beautifully behind Chip and Jaime’s.
Overall, the wedding was short, sweet and full of life. It was OUR wedding and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Describe your wedding reception:
Our wedding reception was the part of the day that is fuzzy to me. Upon arriving at the reception hall, the food was ready and waiting for us, along with nearly 300 of our family and friends. What little food I ate was absolutely delicious. We had a lot of kids at our reception, so Derek and I were thrilled when our DJ, Matt, had glow-sticks ready for the “kids' toss” before the garter/bouquet toss.
Our wedding reception was the part of the day that is fuzzy to me. Upon arriving at the reception hall, the food was ready and waiting for us, along with nearly 300 of our family and friends. What little food I ate was absolutely delicious. We had a lot of kids at our reception, so Derek and I were thrilled when our DJ, Matt, had glow-sticks ready for the “kids' toss” before the garter/bouquet toss.
What was the most special part of your wedding day?
Since Derek and I did a “first look,” I believe that moment is the most special. All the stress, any missed photo opportunities didn't matter once I saw his face. That’s what our wedding day was about… joining together two individuals to become one. Nothing else mattered when he turned around and saw me for the first time that day.
Since Derek and I did a “first look,” I believe that moment is the most special. All the stress, any missed photo opportunities didn't matter once I saw his face. That’s what our wedding day was about… joining together two individuals to become one. Nothing else mattered when he turned around and saw me for the first time that day.
What was the most stressful part about your wedding day?
Getting our photos done before the wedding ended up being the most stressful. My parents were running late, and I didn't go with the flow as much as I should have. I ended up sacrificing some photo opportunities in exchange for having the special moment of my mom helping me put on my dress. As sad as I was at first, now, I wouldn’t change it for the world. My mom is my best friend and I would rather have that authentic special moment between her and I over anything else.
Getting our photos done before the wedding ended up being the most stressful. My parents were running late, and I didn't go with the flow as much as I should have. I ended up sacrificing some photo opportunities in exchange for having the special moment of my mom helping me put on my dress. As sad as I was at first, now, I wouldn’t change it for the world. My mom is my best friend and I would rather have that authentic special moment between her and I over anything else.
Who was your favorite wedding vendor and why?
I think our favorite vendor was unanimous - Metts Photo went above and beyond my expectations for our photographs. They were there at every step of our day, capturing the little things that I would have otherwise overlooked. The way Karina and Michael work together was seamless. Husband and wife teams are the best!
( If you haven't checked out Metts Photo yet, you should! This is the second recommendation from them--head to the website and check out their beautiful photography :)
I think our favorite vendor was unanimous - Metts Photo went above and beyond my expectations for our photographs. They were there at every step of our day, capturing the little things that I would have otherwise overlooked. The way Karina and Michael work together was seamless. Husband and wife teams are the best!
( If you haven't checked out Metts Photo yet, you should! This is the second recommendation from them--head to the website and check out their beautiful photography :)
Did you plan a honeymoon and if so, where?
We planned a small weekend get away to South Haven, that ended up turning into a day trip to Chicago. We have to post pone our honeymoon due to the timing of the wedding with school, but we do have plans next fall to take a trip.
We planned a small weekend get away to South Haven, that ended up turning into a day trip to Chicago. We have to post pone our honeymoon due to the timing of the wedding with school, but we do have plans next fall to take a trip.
Anything else you would like to share about your wedding day?
We would just love to thank all our friends, family, and professionals who came together to make our day as remarkable as it was. We couldn't have made it half as nice without all of you! Thank you!! Also, a big thank you to Jami and Baci for the opportunity to share our wedding day bliss!
{All Images by Metts Photo}
Baci wants to say a HUGE thanks to Tiffany for sharing her and Derek's wonderful wedding memories with us!!! Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Cornwell!!!
Baci wants to say a HUGE thanks to Tiffany for sharing her and Derek's wonderful wedding memories with us!!! Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Cornwell!!!
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