A Look Back at Fall 2024 Apiary Bride Colleen’s Wedding

Feb 26, 2025

October 2024 Apiary Bride Colleen reflects on her experience of planning a fall wedding, sharing the highs, the surprises, and everything she learned along the way. From the excitement of choosing the perfect autumn-inspired details to navigating the challenges that came with the big day, get an honest and heartfelt look at life before and after the ‘I dos.’

Planner: @perfect_timing_events
Venue: @apiaryfinecatering
Photography: @jriiphotography
Hair: @glamlexevents
Makeup: @makeupbysarahlynn
Florals: @druryfloral

Listen to learn more about:

:55- History of Colleen and Seth
3:18- Lexington as a Destination Wedding
3:35- Apiary Reception Details
4:08- Guest List
5:10- Wedding Tailgate
5:30- Friday Wedding
5:48- Apiary Food & Decor
7:38- Bridal Party
7:53- What was most important to you?
9:18- Wedding Spreadsheets
10:55- Budget Spreadsheet
12:20- Dress Shopping
14:54- Guest Experience
15:15- Hotel Room Block
15:55- AirBnBs
16:33- Transportation
17:23- Cash Registry & Fun Funds
19:24- Showers & Bachelorette
19:47- Taking Off Work
20:42- Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Event
21:20- Meltdown Moments
22:34- First Look & Vows
23:42- Private Moment & Food
24:22- Regrets
25:17- Honeymoon
26:18- Advice
27:42- Vendor Tipping
30:13- Thank You Notes
31:06- Life After the Wedding
32:00- Changing Your Last Name
33:15- Last Piece of Advice

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