bridget & vince | cuyahoga falls wedding

bridget & vince | august 7, 2010
ceremony: holy family church
reception: sheraton suites cuyahoga falls
florist: reilly’s originals
rentals: sitting pretty linens
lighting: event lighting
photographer: ajf photography
videographer: just perfect video
band: bottom line of jerry bruno productions
dj: spencer reynolds of jerry bruno productions
transportation: thomas limousine
bakery: reeves cake shop
photobooth: shutterbooth
stationery: paper persuasions

the hiring:
bridget’s mom was referred to me by another vendor. after a few months of trying to plan meetings, i finally met up with her to discuss day of coordination needs.

the planning:
a few weeks later, i sat down with bridget and her mom to finalize all the great details they had been working on for months. they had quite a few vendors and details to coordinate and it was my pleasure to take the worry and stress off of them for the big day.

the results:
rehearsal
the rehearsal was a must in bridget and vince’s case as they had four priests being a part of the ceremony! one was the church’s main priest. there was also the groom’s uncle and two family friends.

ceremony

i always tell my brides, the wait before the ceremony starts seems to be one of the longest waits of your life! i kept checking in on bridget, her dad and maids, while managing the guest flow into the church. i love this photo of them waiting patiently!

the ribbon came down and it was time to go!

reception

the sheraton suites has a great view for photos or in b&v’s case – the entire cocktail hour time.

all set ready for guests…

… and voila!

the excitement before being announced into the reception!

the announcements and first dance were lovely, but then bridget’s dad came on the dance floor…

and this happened!!! (keep watching through 1:29!!!! video link here)

the surprise dance was followed by a very traditional and lovely mother son dance.

after the traditional dances, the bottom line band packed the dance floor!

with help during breaks and the last portion of the reception from dj spencer reynolds who played “cheeseburger in paradise” when the tasty swensons cheeseburgers came out for a late night snack!

guests were thrilled with the open bar, swensons burgers and a full italian cookie table with take home boxes!

the notables:
favorite planning moment: there was a physical “handing over” of responsibilities at our last planning meeting. all the contracts, event orders, guest seating assignments – you name it – were put in a pretty pink folder and given to me. from there on out, bridget and her mom were done planning and i was happy to take over!
favors galore: in addition to the cookie table and photo booth, bridget and vince gave their guests monogrammed shot glasses and made a donation to a favorite charity.
unique detail: bridget and vince had vince’s family’s card box that has been used at multiple family weddings.
biggest challenge: bridget’s dress train and veil were both cathedral length. i gave her some tips on which direction to walk with it during the rehearsal, and her bridesmaids and i did a “foofing” tutorial and practice before the ceremony started.
sources: the cookies were all made by vince’s family and close friends who have done the tradition twice before for vince’s brothers and will baking once more this year for the fourth brother to get married.
fun fact: bridget and vince met in the third grade! the teacher had to separate their desks so they wouldn’t talk to each other during class. love can be found young!

bridget and vince, you two were so fun to work with and your family and friends had a BLAST at your wedding – kudos! and best wishes always!