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S1 E3 | Melissa & Ethan

Episode 3 features some the funniest and kind souls I have ever met! Melissa & Ethan reminisce about their pre-covid wedding on Nov 2nd, 2019! During this interview, they share important tips and funny moments every couple can learn from! They were married at T&P Station in Fort Worth and had a truly unique party. We even got a rare opportunity to photograph them with the trains coming down the track, among several other incredible & unplanned photo-ops.

THE TAKEAWAYS…

Taking Time for Extra Portraits (04:10)

Melissa & Ethan had a very full wedding day spanning multiple locations across Fort Worth, and renting a party bus to haul everyone from place to place made it much easier to stop and photography each area. But this did add more time to the schedule, which can be hard for some couples. Here they share if this is something they enjoyed or would have changed!

Having a Private First Look (05:21)

“The first look was definitely one of my favorite parts of the day.”

Thinking about doing a First Look? We talk about why this was the couple’s favorite moment, and I chime in to add some helpful tips based on so many other couples who also prefer to have one!

Regrets: Not Having Photo + Video for the Whole Day (06:50)

Hannah: “Do you regret not having us there the whole time?”
Ethan: “Yeah that was dumb:” xD

It all comes down to budget. Often, your media team’s time is cut to help save costs, but you may regret missing some unexpected moments. Melissa & Ethan had a private last dance, and a exit with the guests, which were only captured on a few cell phones.

Looking back, they would have found another way to budget so that photography could be extended to the whole evening.

To Videographer or Not Videographer? (07:45)

Here, they share the struggle with adding this to their budget but are ultimately so thrilled to have added video to their wedding experience!

Pick Your 3 Must-Haves (11:11)

Building a budget for your wedding begins with identifying your top 3 or so most important must-haves. Having this conversation before finalizing your budget can save so much heartache down the line! Especially when family and friends may be helping you pay for services, which we also talk about and how to navigate that conversation with family.

Save the Cake! (14:07)

After you cut the cake, you may never taste it again- a surprise to most couples, after it’s too late! Have your planner or cake baker save a few slices just for you.