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Out of the Wedding Bubble My new husband, Matt, and I have officially emerged from our wedding bubble after over a year of planning. When it was time to return to work, many people asked me how the wedding went. I was giddy and responded with clichés such as, “It was the best day ever!” While there were a few things that didn’t go as planned, those moments added a bit of character and made the wedding weekend even more personal to who Matt and I are. Honestly, we wouldn’t have changed a thing! Prior to the wedding, I spent hours online searching for templates for menus, cocktail napkins, table numbers, and programs. I ordered all the items to my mom’s house to avoid losing anything during our trip from Omaha to Eau Claire. The problem was that I never had my mom open these items; I didn’t see them until three days before the wedding. I was SHOCKED when I opened my programs. They were beautiful, but they were also the size of my palm! My mom and I broke out into hysterical laughter. As always, Mom to the rescue! She called her friends at FedEx and had them create a completely new template—one that our guests would actually be able to read. They printed it by the next morning, and all was well in wedding world. On wedding morning, my mom and I arrived at the venue around 8 a.m. Excitement filled the air as we watched the décor, flowers, and linens transform the space. My bridesmaids trickled in throughout the morning to start hair and makeup. While I was getting pampered, my mom noticed that we had a slight miscommunication with the rental company. Mom thought they would be setting everything up, but soon realized that wasn’t included in the package we had chosen—oops! Once again, Mom to the rescue. Unbeknownst to me, she gathered a few of my bridesmaids and aunts to help her get to work. An hour later, I walked into the main room to see how the décor had turned out. To my surprise, I saw my mom and best friends running around, climbing ladders, and double-checking name cards—all while wearing their beautiful dresses and looking fabulous! They told me they were handling things and that I should go back to the room and relax. In that moment, I knew I had chosen the right women to stand next to me while I married my best friend just a few hours later. After the ceremony and dinner, Matt and I wanted to say a few words to thank our families, friends, and vendors. A few days prior, we had gone to breakfast and written a speech together. However, when it was our turn to shine that night, we realized we didn’t have the speech—classic! Instead, we spoke from our hearts. While it wasn’t as polished as we had practiced, it felt more personal. One of our close friends gave us great advice before the wedding. It sounds so simple, but he reminded us to keep the focus on each other throughout the weekend. Another friend reminded us to have fun, even when things don’t go as planned. We are so thankful for our friends and family who supported us as a couple and helped us celebrate our relationship as we embarked on this new chapter as husband and wife.
