STBS NYE09 gives us the scoop on her New Year's Eve wedding.

Posted Monday, August 17, 2009 5:30 PM

Knot Name: STBS NYE09

Wedding Date: December 31, 2009

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

STBS NYE09: I post most often on the Philly and the Getting in Shape boards. The Philly board is great because there are both engaged and married Knotties, and each brings a unique perspective to the board. I love talking with other soon-to-be-brides that are going through the same things as I am during this process while also being able to learn from the experiences of recently married Knotties too.

I also post on the Getting in Shape board, which is filled with motivating and supportive Knotties who enjoy helping others reach their goals. In the past few months, I’ve lost almost 20 pounds and learned many things from the ladies on the board who’ve helped me reach that goal. Now I try to go back and help others who are trying to lose weight and get in shape. 

I’ve gotten together with several Philly Knotties, and I attended the recent Philly GTG at the Chestnut Club. I’ve met some amazing women that I never would’ve met without The Knot, and that has been the biggest benefit of being a part of the boards for me so far!

KA: Describe your wedding.

STBS NYE09: We’re having a New Year’s Eve wedding. Our main goal in planning was to make sure that our friends and family have an outstanding time, so we’ve put a lot of time and effort into choosing the best food and entertainment that we can. We’ll have a 10-piece live band from CTO Entertainment, a six-course meal, top-shelf drinks, and some special surprises for our guests at midnight.

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

STBS NYE09: The Knotties on the Philly board have actually helped me pick several of my vendors. Being able to ask about the experiences and recommendations from other brides is such a valuable resource that I’ll continue to utilize up until my wedding. I’ve also gotten so much inspiration from looking at the bios of other Knotties.

KA: Favorite bio on The Knot and why?

STBS NYE09: My favorite bio on The Knot is Mrs. Christine’s. She had such a beautiful wedding, and what I love the most is the thought that she put into the details of the wedding and how personalized it was. I especially love her table numbers and candy buffet and would love to have something similar at my wedding.

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

STBS NYE09: I’m extremely lucky that my sister-in-law Jen is a wedding planner and the owner of Bud to Blossoms events. She has helped me every step of the way with vendor selection, choosing a dress, picking out invitations, etc., and she’s always very honest with me and willing to share her opinion, which I appreciate so much. Most brides are so stressed during the planning phase of their wedding, but having a wedding planner that I really trust has taken so much of that weight off my shoulders. Even if I wasn’t related to one, I highly recommend a planner for anyone who can afford it because it’s allowed me to enjoy this process and feel less stressed and overwhelmed by my massive to-do list.

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

STBS NYE09: I think the events that we’ve planned at midnight will make our wedding stand out, and I can’t take credit for any of them since all of the ideas came straight from my wedding planner. We’ll be ringing in the New Year together with our guests with champagne in our hands and special musical guests who will come in after hundreds of balloons fall from the ceiling. It should be a New Year’s Eve that no one will ever forget!

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

STBS NYE09: I’m most looking forward to marrying the love of my life while being surrounded by our amazing family and friends. We’re fortunate to have so many special people in our lives, and I can’t wait to share this day with all of them.

Thank you STBS NYE09! I love a New Year's Eve wedding. Thanks for the interview and it was awesome to actually meet you in person at the Philly GTG!