I am so excited to bring you Stephanie and Corey’s winter wedding!

It was so incredible to see everyone make it through the snow and blizzard-like conditions.

Let’s hear about their wedding day from Stephanie and Corey.

How did you two meet?

Online

How did he pop the question?

On the day we closed on our house he painted ‘will you marry me’ on pumpkins.

What was your favorite moment(s) from the wedding?

The first touch and reading our personal vows privately in front of our best man, matron of honor, and my cousin.

How long have you been together?

It’ll be 10 years in August

How would you describe your overall wedding experience?

It truly was a winter wonderland with the snowstorm. Everything was so perfect and it went off without a hitch despite the weather. Our wedding was everything I could have hoped for and more.

What advice would you offer to other couples planning a wedding

Be willing to splurge on some things that are really important to you. Try not to worry about unwanted advise or opinions. It’s about you and your fiancé. Take lots of pictures throughout the wedding planning process. It’s fun being able to look back on those memories.

What photography-related advice would you offer to a couple?

Narrow down your search on photographers and see who you have a good rapport with and who can deliver your vision. Being willing to spend money on your photographer. After all, they’re responsible for capturing those precious memories.

Tell me about your dress. Where did you find it, how did you choose it, how did you know it was the one?

I got my dress at Penny Jane Bridal in Milbury, Ma. I had custom long sleeves made for my dress to fit my winter wonderland theme. It’s champagne/ivory and covered in sparkler and detail.

How was your experience taking photos/working with me on your wedding day?

It was great! I didn’t feel like there were any hiccups throughout the day.

Did you see each other before the wedding? If not, did you like waiting or would you have rather done it differently? Tell me why or why not!

We did a first touch before the ceremony. It was one of my favorite memories of the night. My fiancé didn’t want to do a first look so instead we did the first touch. It was very intimate and a special keepsake.

Any tips on how to prepare for the wedding photos?

Have a list of photos that are a must-have for you and create the list throughout your wedding planning process and keep a running list.

Any tips that you have about preparing your wedding party for the photos? What did you tell them, how did you get them to cooperate, what did you do or what would you have done differently?

Have someone in your bridal party who is good at giving direction and not afraid to tell people where to go and what the group is doing. It made a big difference for us when taking pictures at the church.

Any tips on what to bring?

Static guard!

Did you find a store/site that had everything you were looking for? Use this space to talk about favorite shops. You can include where you got your dress, sites you got your veils/décor/accessories, etc

Penny Jane Bridal in Milbury, Ma was a hidden gem! I got my dress from here, the prices are fair, the staff is great, and they offer a 1 on 1 experience for the bride.

What were you most anxious, nervous, or fearful about regarding your wedding day, and what was the outcome?

I was most anxious about the snow. All of our vendors were on time and we were on time for the ceremony which was a better outcome than could have been expected.

What’s one piece of advice you would give to other couples for planning their wedding?

Use a Microsoft excel spreadsheet to keep track of your budget, vendors, guest list, and all other things needed to help you stay on track with planning your wedding. Take lots of pictures throughout the entire process to look back on with your significant other.

What kind of food was served at your reception?