{SBB Bride of the Week} Breanna
B R E A N N A
+
J O H N
{September 23rd, 2023}
{Photos by: M. Childress Photo}
Isn’t she just so gorgeous??
Introducing our beautiful bride, Breanna!
For her September wedding, Breanna chose as layered ballgown by Essense of Australia, a veil and headpiece from Bel Aire Bridals and earrings from Ti Adoro!
She looked so amazing!
{Photos by: M. Childress Photo}
Breanna’s flowers were all so stunning, thanks to The Bonnie View!
The colors are so perfect for fall!
{Photos by: M. Childress Photo}
Before the ceremony began, Breanna and her soon-to-be hubby, John, shared a very sweet first look with each other!
{Photos by: M. Childress Photo}
Breanna and John were married in a lovely outdoor ceremony at Four Corners Winery in Valparaiso!
{Photos by: M. Childress Photo}
The reception was held in the barn and was decorated so beautifully!
We love the little personal touches, from the backdrop to the signature drinks!
{Photos by: M. Childress Photo}
How did the newlyweds meet?
“We met in high school, had a daughter and did the coparenting thing for a long time. But something brought us back to each other and I wouldn't have it any other way.”
How did John pop the question?
“It was my birthday weekend and right before we went to celebrate with my family he proposed in front of our daughter.”
Was it a surprise or did Breanna know it was coming?
“It was a complete surprise! I knew it was going to happen eventually but was not expecting it. Especially since I thought it was going to happen with our families around. He told me he had one last birthday present for me so I had to close my eyes. When I opened them he was down on one knee asking me to marry him. I could barely wait for him to put the ring one me I was so excited!”
After she said “yes!” to John, it was time to say “yes!” to the dress!
“My dress shopping experience was amazing. I went into knowing exactly what I wanted or so I thought. I tried on a few I thought I would for sure be in love with but ended up not loving them at all. As the consultant started bringing more dresses I saw her carrying one dress and knew it was the one. I tried it on a fell in love. The experience was a magical one, I felt like a princess. I loved how helpful and caring everyone was. When I found the one other consultants came into the room to congratulate me and join in on the celebration. It made me feel like each and everyone of them cared about me and my special day. It was the best experience a bride could ask for.”
How did Breanna know her dress was "the one"?
“As soon as I came out in the dress my daughter started crying and I knew it was the one!”
What was her favorite { & least favorite} part of the wedding planning process?
“My favorite part of the planning process was picking all our vendors. I loved seeing work they did at other weddings and hearing about how they would make my vision come to the life on our big day.
My least favorite part was trying to get everyone to RSVP. We had guest not receive invitations or we wouldn't receive their RSVPs. It was such a headache. We had to reach out to a lot of guests personally.”
Looking back, what is Breanna’s favorite moment from her wedding?
“My favorite moment was taking pictures together after the ceremony. Mckenah was the greatest! We laughed and joked the whole time. I felt like it gave us a moment where it was just us away from all the excitement.”
Finally, what is the best piece of advice Breanna can give brides-to-be who are currently planning their big day?
“My best advice for brides-to-be is to get a day of or month of coordinator. My coordinator Allison Kelley was amazing! She seriously made my day so stress free! She handled all of our vendors, took care of whatever issues come up, and was the sweetest thing ever. Heck she even cleaned chicken poop off my dress before I walked down the aisle. I was so glad I splurged and hired her. It gave me more time to enough the day and take everything in.”
Congratulations, Breanna + John!!
Check out more of their gorgeous wedding photos by M. Childress Photo in the gallery below!
