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Phone: (513) 821-6622
My husband and I met during our senior year of college. We were neighbors. I had a dog at the time, and he was trying to jump outside our top bedroom window, so he facebook messaged me (yes, I said Facebook messaged) and told me the situation. I was out on a bar crawl with my friends and ran back to save him. My friend then forced me to invite him on the bar crawl as a thank you, and here we are!
The proposal was just our three dogs and us on our back patio. I thought John was going inside to get a drink, but he returned with the ring! Our two best friends then appeared with champagne to celebrate.
We got married outside by the lake at Benken’s Home & Garden and then had the reception inside their greenhouse. We had a small wedding party, just siblings. Our dinner was a taco and queso bar, which was terrific. We then danced and celebrated all night!
My experience with Bridal & Formal was great! I was expecting to make another appointment elsewhere since this was my first time trying on dresses, but the selection was so prominent here. I had so many options I never knew I wanted to see.
Sandra was wonderful! I had an idea of what I wanted, and my consultant, Sandra, let me try all the things I thought I wanted, and then she used my opinions to help me pick something I thought I never would wish to! Sandra was so kind and thoughtful. I was pregnant while dress shopping, and she was very aware of how the dress would change on my body when I tried it on again after having the baby and explained it all well. Sandra also had me dance, sit, lunge, and do everything I needed to ensure it would be perfect for my day.
Wedding Location – Cincinnati, Ohio
Ceremony & Reception Location – Benkens Home & Garden Center
Bridal Gown – Eddy K, style Melanie
Bridal Veil – Bel Aire Bridal, style V7488
Photography – Leah Kelley Photographer
Catering – Chefs First Catering
Cake – Breedlove Bakery
DJ – DJ Tater
