Megan + Cris

When we first saw the photos from this incredible wedding, we knew we had to feature it… we promise it wasn’t just the bride’s adorable pup! We absolutely adore this couple and authentic love for each other. I got chills reading about their proposal and can completely relate to Megan’s favorite part of planning her wedding (it isn’t what you think!).

1. Do you have any sweet or quirky stories about how you and your husband met / got engaged?

In true modern fashion, we met online (our very first date was downtown at Pints bar!). Our engagement story is better though! We had just put in an offer on a house and the offer was accepted. We went back to the house to take some measurements a few weeks before we actually closed. We asked his mom and grandma if they wanted to go with us to check it out (my parents live 3 hours away so I didn’t ask them to come down to just quickly look at the house). His mom and grandma and our realtor all met at the house separately, it was February so it was pretty chilly out, so when we got there everyone was already inside in the front entry way. As we walk in I hug his mom and grandma and am just kind of idling in the door way when I finally take a few steps forward and notice something on the fireplace mantel. I was in disbelief so I wasn’t sure if I was seeing what I was actually seeing but it was a ring in a box with 2 Coors Lights beside it (my favorite beer) and a dozen roses behind it. I asked what was going on and Cris took me by the hand and led me over to the fire place and proposed. I was in complete shock, I had no idea he bought a ring, no idea he planned to propose (although I had expressed to him how ready I was MANY times, LOL). After I said yes his mom said we had a visitor behind us and I look and my dog is there (who I always told Cris I would want him to be apart of it) and my parents were there! I couldn’t believe it. It was the best way for him to pop the question

2. What was your favorite part of planning your wedding?

Honestly, for it to be over. And I completely regret thinking that now because it truly was the greatest day of my life but I was SO stressed out. I’m ridiculously organized and had dozens of lists and itineraries for the day but I was still just so scared it wasn’t going to run smoothly and anything and everything would go wrong. But it didn’t, it went perfectly (besides a mishap with our donuts lol but that got fixed quickly).

3. How would you describe the “vibe” of your wedding?

“SO FUN. I had a freaking blast ALL day long! From the start of getting ready… to the Uber ride home that night… I never stopped smiling and laughing. I had several people tell me that was one of the most fun weddings they had ever attended!

4. How did you find find most of your wedding vendors?

We found all of our vendors from Google and Facebook recommendations.

5. Do you have any tips for future brides?

LISTS!!! I had a 6 page Word document of anything and everything WEDDING. I read it every single day and made changes every single day. There was everything from vendors and what they provided/cost/who was paying for them (if brides are lucky enough to have family help), lists on things I needed for ceremony, lists on things needed for reception, list of what to pack for the weekend, itineraries for the ceremony and reception, no detail is TO small. I had individual itineraries for each person who had to do something during the ceremony or reception. Also, even if you THINK it’s unnecessary or silly, get a personal attendant. A close friend, someone who isn’t needed for anything at all besides to be at your beck and call. Mine was amazing and helped me a TON and I of course also had a list for her!