Well actually it was Oct. 4th so I’m a little late. It’s been a few years since I married my wonderful husband and I’d do it again if given the chance. I’ve actually thought about doing it again since our anniversary falls on a Saturday next year. I get a little jealous when assisting brides with their wedding planning. Things are so different than when I got married. Couples weren’t doing signature drinks, chocolate fountains, candy buffets, coffee bars, martini luges, lounges, etc. back then. Don’t even get me started on the bridal fashions. Gowns with pick-up skirts and colored sashes for your waist are all the rage now but must’ve just been on the drawing board when I got married.

There are a few things I’d do differently if I decided to do it all over again. First, I would check the references of my “day of” wedding coordinator. I probably wouldn’t have hired her if I’d done that. In my defense, she was a friend who had been in the wedding business for 5 years. Let’s just say things didn’t go as well as I planned. Luckily everything fell into place thanks to my very capable hostesses who saved the day. It just urks me that they did part of a job that I paid someone one else to do. Secondly, I would’ve spent more funds on décor…more specifically chair covers or chiavari chairs. They would’ve added more elegance to my candlelight theme.

Of course there are some things I’d do exactly the same. I’d choose the same wedding dress. My dress was a white satin strapless dress with an organza overlay and a cathedral train that I loved from the moment I tried it on. I knew it was THE ONE. I’d definitely choose the same bridal party. Both the Mister and I chose friends that were reliable, supportive and fun. We had 3 attendants each which we’ve known since 1991 or earlier. We couldn’t have asked for a better group of people stand up for us on our special day.