Hindsight is 20/20. Given that, if I had my wedding to do all over I would have:
1. Hired a videographer so that I could have seen what the church looked like, sounded like, and felt like while I hid in the back waiting to be revealed. It all happend so fast that I would have liked to opportunity to relive it at least one more time! This may have also provided other photos from still shots.
2. Put more effort into our photographer. I spoke with several and was pretty sure I wanted to be able to have my photo files when it was all said and done. I don't regret that at all. What I do regret is that I didn't ask for references since a friend of mine had recommended him. AND I would have wanted someone who had more than just 1 photographer. There's too much going on to have just 1 camera shooting. Truly though, he was able to capture several awesome pictures and I suppose that's all you really need to remember that special day on your walls.
Two regrets really isn't that bad considering all the elements that went into it! I do have other wishes, though. Such as, I wish our lights in our lanterns would have shined a little brighter, my hair would have stayed where it was supposed to be, and I would have made it to our reception a little earlier to have a receiving line. But, again... at the end of the day, I was married to the love of my life... and that's really all that matters.
The highlights of our wedding:
1. Having my closest friends from Denver in Omaha! I was so glad that they came to hang out with me while I was getting ready at the hotel - such great memories and I'm so glad I got to spend that time with them.
2. In the back of the church with my mom, Lisa, and Laura - waiting for the doors to open. Then, walking down the aisle with my mom trying VERY HARD to get me to slow down. I got choked up for a second and then had to talk myself out of the tears because I didn't have WATERPROOF mascara... and finally seeing my future husband at the end of the aisle. It was magical.
3. Having so many of our friends & family in the wedding made it so special. Alejandra came from Mexico to sing, Aaron from Denver. Alejandra was also responsible for my make-up and made me look & feel like the bride I always thought I'd be. Mike provided his piano talent & Thuc's cousin Scott on the violin from Arizona! Kathy Talbot designed our invitations and programs. She also gave us our unity candle. Pat Hruska made and decorated our cakes. All the Hruskas helped to decorate the reception hall. Mike Kolker was an awesome DJ and kept the dance floor rock'n the entire night. Hector Nicodemus and Lindsay Ernst were also behind the camera capturing extra special candid moments.
4. Saying "I do" and having the same thing said to me!!
5. Ollie the Trolley.
6. Carrying Thuc to the buffet line!!
7. The many wonderful friends & family from far & near that came to celebrate with us. We definitely felt supported and loved!!
8. Taking off my shoes & taking out the hair pins after it was all over.
9. Sleeping next to my husband.
Thank you to everyone who made our wedding so fun & special. I can't wait to do it again... err... renew our vows... to do it all over again!! And a special shout out to Lindsay Ernst who made me excited about our photos. Thanks for your patience and expertise!
