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1) How did he propose? Following a Piano Guy’s concert, my parents and Winston and I were able to get meet-and-greet pictures with the group.  Winston and I were last (to try to get a few things personally signed…or so I thought).  The group asked us where we were from and we mentioned that we flew out from Indy to DC specifically for the concert.  The group proceeded to pull out a gift bag to thank us for coming, which made me extremely confused, but I assumed it was normal for them to give a gift to the last group.  I pull out an ornament with a guy on his knee and it says “Shelley, will you marry me?” I turn to my right to see Winston on his knee holding a ring box. Of course I said yes and got a picture with all of the Piano Guys looking shocked at my ring. I could not have thought up a better proposal if I tried.

2) What was your favorite wedding moment? It’s hard to say between the “ditto to everything you just said” card given to me by Winston during our card exchange after the first look, my flower man throwing petals like LeBron James and his baby powder, or the different toasts that had me splitting from  laughter.  However, I think the thing that took the cake was the father-daughter dance.  My dad had me professionally record our song, “Daddy Dance With Me”, to surprise everyone.  Little did I know that he recorded over my version partially with him singing to surprise me.  I couldn’t stop laughing and completely forgot most of the choreographed dance that we did.  It was so sweet and endearing and was absolutely unlike my father in the best way.

3) What was his favorite wedding moment? I would have to say that my favorite part was between the exchange of our cards (but really her reaction to the “ditto” part), the first dance, and the toasts.

4) What was the funniest wedding moment? My father mentioned my mom’s response to Winston’s request to marry me as “Meg Ryan in the cafeteria” in his toast and my sister-in-law telling people your suggestion on how to not cry at the beginning of her toast (look up and squeeze your butt cheeks). I NEVER though either would ever be said…let alone in from of 100 people. 🙂

5) What was your first dance song? We danced to “How Does a Moment Last Forever” from the new Beauty and the Beast and sung by Celine Dion.  It was unique and gave me a Disney link without some people having any clue.

6) Where did you go on your honeymoon? We stayed in Aruba for our Honeymoon.  It was absolutely gorgeous and the seafood was phenomenal.  I’m pretty sure I gained back all my pre-wedding weight loss already from the delicious food.

7)  What advice would you give to future couples? I would tell others that the day goes by extremely quick.  Things will go wrong, but if you surround yourself with the right people, as I was so fortunate to do, they will be taken care of and will look seamless from the outside.  Choose your bridal party wisely to include not necessarily those close to you, but those that will do anything to make sure your day goes as planned.  I literally had one bridesmaid sew me into my dress when the hook and eye fell out during dinner, one grab scissors to cut a part of my dress that tore, one of them went on a Midol run, and the last one was literally ready for anything (including helping me go to the bathroom, which I did by myself and was so proud). Erin and her team were likely the reason the day went as smoothly as it did. She ensured that our timeline caught back up to her wonderfully detailed schedule after us gals were a little late to the venue and one rain cloud decided to pour down just before the father-daughter first look.  As things were happening, the vendors and my family had a printout of her timeline to make sure that everything moved like clockwork (and it absolutely did).  I was blessed to be able to include such a wonderful photography group in my day to help with literally anything and everything and could not have wished for a better result!! (Awww thanks Shelley!!) 🙂