JenniJenni tells us all about her black and white, Christmas wedding

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:34 PM

Knot Name: JenniJenni 

Wedding Date: December 19, 2009

Knot Annie: Tell me about the Knotties on your board that you post on. Have you ever joined them for a GTG? 

JenniJenni: I read and post on three main boards: December 09, Winter Weddings, and Twin Cities/Minneapolis. I really like the ladies on all the boards but find that I get the most ideas from the Winter Weddings board. There are a lot of talented women posting DIY projects, stories, concepts, and visions. Since I’m a December bride, I was hoping to join TheKnot.com and discuss amazing, unique design ideas. I had great ideas for a summer wedding, but what could I do for a winter wedding that wouldn’t be so cliche? Some of the bios that I’ve looked at and gotten some great ideas are NYgirl07, derekandtori, CM1206, Mrs.Luebke, rhodesign, linzlars, katiek200, JessandTrav (and many more!). I haven’t been to a GTG mainly because the “local” board that I post on is where my wedding will be, not where I’m currently living.

KA: Describe your wedding.

JenniJenni: The main colors are black and white -- but there will also be garland with lights and some red accents with poinsettias. The theme is sort of a formal/classy Christmas party.

KA: How have the Knotties on your board helped you plan? 

JenniJenni: There are so many DIY projects that other Knotties have created by trial and error. I’m very grateful for them working so hard on these projects and giving tips along with photos of the process. I also love when a thread is started about something you must have or must skip at the wedding. It’s a great sounding board for ideas and things that you might not have thought of before someone else mentioned it!

KA: Favorite bio on The Knot and why?

JenniJenni: Even though I’m not doing a blue or snowflake-themed wedding, I love Mrs. Luebke’s bio. She’s spent a lot of time uploading photos and detailing her ideas for other brides to use.  (http://community.theknot.com/cs/ks/user/default.aspx?UserName=Soon2BeMrs.Luebke&m=1)

KA: Best vendor that you’ve worked with and why?

JenniJenni: My photographer is the best vendor out of the group. She’s a start-up wedding photographer who began shooting weddings on her own this spring. She’s had a successful business taking other types of photos like families, babies, and engagements and decided to venture into the wedding business. She shadowed a great Minneapolis photographer to learn tips and tricks, and is ready to rock! She is Melissa Mlejnek from LaDeDa photography in Minnesota (LaDeDaphotography.com).

KA: What will make your wedding stand out to your guests, and where did you find the inspiration?

JenniJenni: I think having a winter wedding in Minneapolis the weekend before Christmas is going to stand out on its own! I’m actually hoping that I can pull off a fantastic candy buffet that people will be discussing all night!

KA: What are you looking forward to most on your wedding day?

JenniJenni: I’m excited to walk down the aisle in the church I grew up in, to see my husband-to-be waiting for me!

Link to bio: http://www.cochranwedding2009.weebly.com/