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Lessons Learned Real newlyweds share tips, tricks and what they wish they’d known before their own Central Ohio weddings. Find even more advice from the couples featured in this issue each Thursday on our blog at cbuswedmag.com/Bustled.
Fran Stricker Fran and Sean Stricker were wed March 9, 2019, at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Grandview.
What are you happy you spent money on? I am so happy we spent the money on our videographer and photographer—so many beautiful and amazing memories— and I absolutely loved spending the money on our florist and Sadie Baby Sweets, who did the cake pops and cake.
What do you think you could have done without? I kept it very simple—we did not do party favors, no wedding programs, etc. I honestly was very happy with how everything turned out.
What was your biggest weddingplanning surprise? My biggest surprise was how much it all cost!
Did you and your fiancé get into any silly arguments? How did you resolve them? We had several silly arguments the week of the wedding. We would go on a walk to let out the steam and talk it through.
Any dress-shopping advice? Take your time! It is hard with all the choices out there. Also, don’t be afraid to try on something you don’t think is pretty on a hanger. Do you have any general advice for currently engaged couples? Have fun!
Do you have any general marriage advice, as a newlywed? Have fun! Make each other laugh. Remember why you fell in love with each other. 16
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Keep things simple and do not get caught up on things that do not matter. It is the most special day of your lives and at the end of the day, the most important part is that you are marrying each other.
