Wow… today is the DAY!!!!!!!! What a CRAZY 7 days it has been. Voting began this time last week and we have been absolutely blown away by the excitement and support that people have poured throughout this while process!!! We are SO thankful for everyone who rallied around contestants and helped them fight for the top 5 spots. We’re also thankful for the 65 friends/family of the vendors that made the final decision. It’s a decision that we knew we couldn’t make ourselves. We are so thankful for ALL of the contestants. We love their stories, their personalities, their hearts and their excitement!!!
It’s SURREAL to be announcing this today. It was only a few weeks ago that Jill and I were hanging out in their living room just chatting about ideas and dreams. We talked about wanting to give away a wedding and now it’s happening!!! It’s really happening! And it’s happening with some of our best industry friends!!
Last night the vendors that were able to get together had a little party at our house and we filmed this little video…… where we announce the WINNER OF THE WEDDING COLLECTIVE GIVEAWAY!!!!!! AHHH!!! Watch watch watch!!!!!!
Ps. HUGE thanks to Shaina Koren and Mike for working SO hard to make this video happen OVERNIGHT!!
To watch the winner’s video CLICK HERE!!!
And just when you think this couldn’t get ANY BETTER!!! … We’re SO excited to share that our sweet friends at Southern Weddings have graciously given us a SW PLANNER for our sweet couple!! We’re so thankful to have so much support from such amazing and admired friends in the industry!! Thank you!!
our amazing vendors!
BIG SPRING FARM | Venue
KATELYN JAMES | Photography
AMANDA VERONEE | Floral Design
SHAINA KOREN | Videography
TART EVENT CO. | Planning and Styling
PAISLEY & JADE | Decorative Rentals
EMILY HUDSPETH | Hair & Makeup
HIGH COTTON| Men’s Apparel
JESS CREATES | Invitation Design
TIFFANYS BRIDAL | Wedding Gown
SORBY SWEETS | Cake Design
SHANER SOUND | DJ & Sound Service
THE WEEKEND TYPE | Hand Calligraphy
Congratulations to our winning couple and to Megan & Justin and Sean & Lindsey for coming in 2nd and 3rd place!
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
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