I’m so thrilled to be sharing this absolutely stunning wedding day at Kurtz Orchards for Selena and Darren. It’s classic, elegant, and so stylish, with all white bouquets, classic black tuxes, and stunning sage green bridesmaid dresses. We had a bit of rain on their day, and I was so impressed by their chill attitudes about it that I wanted to share some tips on how not to stress out your entire wedding day, even when rain shows up or other hiccups come up along the way.
Start Your Day Off Right!
Get your head in the game from the get go. Get some rest, drink water and make sure you have a comfortable sleep the night before. Spend your morning however makes you feel grounded and at ease. Coffee or tea, reading, yoga, go for a walk, etc. Be mindful of who you have around you. Folks who cause you stress should not be by your side all morning. Are you the type of person who gets overwhelmed in big groups? Then definitely don’t invite your whole extended family over and extra friends. Make sure any vendors you are hiring have excellent personalities and will bring upbeat vibes, professionalism and organization with them.
Trust Your Vendors
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- you should be heading into your wedding day with complete trust in your vendors! If you are someone who is super detail oriented, then you might want to look into having a planner on your team. Someone who can vouch for you and your most important wishes while you are busy getting ready, taking photos, and just enjoying your day. The last thing you should be doing on your wedding day is worrying about how your table seating chart is set up. Julia from Julia Stewart Events took on SO many details and behind the scenes items to allow Selena and Darren to really enjoy themselves. Let the pros handle it so you can be PRESENT!
Just Let Go
Prior to your wedding day, you’ll have put in a lot of work trying to tie your vision together, gathering inspiration and working hard to finalize a heck of a lot of details. The biggest gift you can give yourself is to just let go of perfectionism. Things will come up, the dress or jacket might get makeup or dirt on it, it might be really humid out. Just let go and embrace your wedding day for what it is- a once in a lifetime chance to celebrate your love and marriage. It’s not a photoshoot or an Instagram Reel, it’s a real day with real people and feelings and any little bumps will just become part of your story.
Enjoy!
xo Jenn
Vendor Team:
Venue: Kurtz Orchards
Full Planning: Julia Stewart Events
Photo: Jenn Kavanagh Photography
Video: Lear Films
Florals: Have a Seat
Table/chair rentals: Simply Beautiful Decor
Bar rental: Special Event Rentals
Officiant: A Divine Affair
Live Entertainment: Mike Robins from SolePower
Photobooth: Fame and Flash
Beauty: Beyoutiful Brides
Gown: Crème Couture
