This is a section that I like to call “Real Brides~ Q & A.” All of the gorgeous wedding blogs out there inform one about the vendors, the venue, and the planners- that is all well and good, but what about the nitty gritty details- like did the bride’s feet hurt? Which part was the most stressful? And what is her best advice to those about to “take the plunge?” Each week we will feature a different bride whose wedding day has passed, but her advice is well needed! As they say, “hindsight is 20/20.”
Real Bride #1: Abbie Rockwell
Photographer: Lena Kamber
When and where did you get married?
Winter Solstice~ December 21, 2010 Stinson Beach, CA
What was the best moment of the day?
The entire day was a string of blessed moments. Best day of my life. Can’t think of the best moment…oh perhaps the end of the night, after it was all over, when we were walking arm and arm with a light rain to our honeymoon suite.
What was the most memorable moment of the day (different then the best- maybe something funny, someone fainting, bad toast, etc)?
After our oyster, caviar and champagne reception when we walked from the beach house to the lagoon house- it was all lit with candles in the atrium.
If you could do it over again, what would you do differently?
Nothing!
What were you thinking while you were walking down the aisle?
I walked arm and arm with my father out to the ocean where there was a burning fire pit, Adam Burke our priest, Ricki looking fondly at me, and our immediate family all watching as well…. I was overjoyed with happiness.
Did you do anything special to get in tiptop shape?
Drank lots of water, took my vitamins, and followed a healthy skin care regimen two months before.
What is your advice for choosing bridesmaids?
Do what you want and don’t let anyone run your wedding but you.
What was your first dance song?
Harvest Moon.
What shoes did you wear and were they comfortable?
Charles David, nude paten leather heels. Comfortable YES and they were perfect!
Were you able to enjoy the reception or did you feel that you needed to “work the room?”
Enjoyed every minute of it and I was able to connect with everyone… all 22 of them.
What is your best “day of wedding” advice?
Stay calm; enjoy the moment- be at the location the one or two nights before and a few nights after. We spent a week out at Stinson Beach and didn’t go anywhere. Not only did we have memorable wedding we had a memorable wedding week on vacation with family. It was amazing.
Did your relationship feel different after the wedding?
No, just a little bit better.
