April 27th. My brother-in-law and now, sister-in-law’s big day in Columbus. An absolutely breathtaking, perfect wedding. The bride chose the best and most useful bridesmaids’ gifts (Vera Bradley bags filled with things we may need on the big day, pictured below) and the cutest bridesmaids’ robes. While the ladies were prepping for the ceremony, the men were able to have a private bowling session at The Athletic Club. Their ceremony and reception sites were beautiful, historic, and within close walking distance from each other. A dream photographer/videographer/DJ team (they were SO fun and worked extremely well with the kids.) The flowers were just what the bride asked for and more. Oh, the cake. Just look at the picture below. I can say no more. And, if you get me started on Ross from Phia Salon — oh my goodness. He does exactly what you ask for – I’m telling you, the pictures girls were showing him… just consider it done. He’s that good (can you tell I was pleased with my “Lauren Conrad waves” hair?). Columbus/Ohio ladies who are in the midst of planning their (future) wedding: Take note at the list below… these vendors are gooood!

Here is the list of amazing vendors Alicia and Dane used (I linked them all to their websites):

Ceremony: St. Joseph Cathedral
Reception: The Athletic Club Columbus (The bride highly recommends!)
Photography: Mike and Kim (formerly Lotz Studios) (The bride highly recommends!)
Videographer: Prodigy Cinema (The bride highly recommends!)
Flowers: Flowers on Springtree Lane (The bride highly recommends!)
DJ: Rob with Encore Entertainment (The bride highly recommends!)
Cake: Anita Kline: abcj22@earthlink.net (The bride highly recommends!)
Photobooth: Encore Entertainment
Transportation: Xtreme Limo
Makeup: Alison Feamster (The bride highly recommends!)
Hair: Kate and Ross with Phia Salon (The bride and I highly recommend!)
Bride’s Dress: Jenny Lee at Big Rock Little Rooster (The bride highly recommends!)
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Wtoo at La Jeune Mariee
Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Rehearsal Dinner: Lindey’s
Reception Favors: Pistacia Vera
Hotel Block: Renaissance Downtown Columbus (The bride highly recommends!)

p.s. All credit goes to Mike and Kim for the amazing shots below.