Hello, my name is Jess. My
husband, Matt, and I married at Grand Villa Argentina in Dubrovnik in July 2018.
I am a cabin manager for an Airline and my husband works in banking. We live in
a small town in Surrey, UK. We got engaged in November 2016. My husband
proposed in Fort Myers, Florida at sunset after 8 years of love. It came to me
by complete surprise as we had been in a relationship for so long a proposal
just wasn't on my radar. Read below how our wedding journey looked like!
How two of you meet each other?
What is your engagement story?
Matt and I met at work in a bank
in the UK. We had some friends in common and started socializing outside of the
office, our relationship blossomed very organically with little no pressure for
a long term relationship. Before we knew it we had fallen in love.
How you decided to have a wedding
in Dubrovnik? How your friends and family reacted when they heard about your
wedding location?
We love to travel and were lucky
enough to be able to go on 2-3 overseas trips a year. We visited Dubrovnik for
a weekend early on in our relationship and were captured by its beauty, climate
and fabulous hospitality. Once engaged , we explored a few different options
for a destination wedding but Dubrovnik had already won our hearts.
I truly cannot think of anything
that caused either of us any stress. Ines and Matea covered EVERYTHING. I loved
taking a back seat with regards to logistics, we just had the joy of choosing
the creative elements. For example the flowers, I provided some photos and
inspiration and on the day they blew me away. They were a hundred times better
than I could ever have imagined. I did not have to worry about any coordination
on the day, Matea ensured that everything went to plan and made sure our day
was absolutely perfect.
What was your 'must have' for
the wedding?
For us, it was intimacy. We both
were adamant we didn't want a huge wedding as we are both quite introverted. We
had approximately 45 close friends and family who we are so blessed to have in
our lives.
How did you feel just before you
walked down the aisle?
I forgot how to walk in a
straight line, there was so much concentration required. Matea gave me so much
practical and emotional support and it's these kinds of details and kindness
that brides will never forget.
What worried you the most night
before the wedding?
I was anxious with excitement
rather than worry. I had a lovely pamper evening with my cousin who was my
bridesmaid and just indulged in pure relaxation.
Looking back, is there anything
you would change?
Retrospectively, we both wish
that we chose to have a videographer. The day just goes do quickly , I would
love to be able to watch it all on replay over and over again
What was the funniest thing that
happened on the day?
We loved the speeches, one of
our dear friends wrote the funniest speeches including all of the embarrassing,
cringe worthy yet hilarious stories from over the years. The kind you never
wish your family to ever learn.
What 3 advices would you give to
other brides planning their wedding?
·
If you are on a budget
prioritize what is most important to you to make sure you include all of your
favorite things
·
Factor in some time after
your ceremony for you and your husband or wife to take it all in, have some
water and top up your lipstick as when you return to your guests time will fly
as you are having such a great time.
·
Don't be afraid to let go
of control of the planning/logistics. Ines and Matea are fantastic at what they
do and will bring your vision to life.
