At WedVibes, we’re always drawn to the stories behind the aesthetics—the vision boards, voice notes, and late-night Pinterest scrolls that quietly shape iconic wedding moments. So, we did what we do best: reached out to real brides who are planning weddings their way. From spontaneous proposals to guest lists made on Google Docs, these brides are rewriting the rules and curating celebrations that feel less like tradition and more like self-expression.
In this series, they open up about the moodboards they can’t stop tweaking, the TikTok trends they’re into, and the vendors who just get it. Expect real love stories, real planning highs (and lows), and plenty of inspiration for your own “main character” moment.
Meet The Couple
Brittany and Chris live in Los Angeles, California. Chris works in tech and enjoys playing basketball, golf, and training in Muay Thai. Brittany is a television producer who loves reading and horseback riding.
How did you meet?
We met originally in High School at 17 years old, but reconnected later in life when my fiancé finished graduate school and moved to Los Angeles, where I was already living.
The Proposal
I had just finished producing a big live TV event, and my fiancé surprised me with a trip to Jackson Hole, WY, to celebrate. Before dinner on the first night, he proposed in front of the most gorgeous landscape view—just the two of us. We celebrated after with dinner and champagne and took the next few days to embrace this new chapter while exploring Jackson Hole.
The Wedding Vision
1. When and where is your wedding taking place?
We are getting married in May of 2027 in Verona, Italy.
2. Describe your wedding in 3 words.
Grand. Authentic. Us.
3. What are three non-negotiable elements for your big day?
Guest Experience – Most of our guests are coming in from the US, and we want to create a special experience to thank them for their time and support of us as a couple.
Originality – We want to make sure that our wedding feels unique to us. We plan to include elements at each stage of the day where our guests can feel our personal touch.
Fun – Planning an event like this takes a lot of focus and attention to detail, but we can’t wait to let loose with the people we love!
Planning Process
1. What’s been the highlight of your planning process so far?
Touring venues in Italy has been the highlight so far! We saw six venues in four days amidst busy work schedules.
2. What’s surprised you most about wedding planning?
How far out you must plan! Between securing a venue and all the details that come after, we didn’t anticipate it taking us over a year to reach our ceremony.
3. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone just starting their planning journey?
There are a lot of decisions you will have to make, which can be overwhelming, but at the end of the day, all that really matters is that you’re marrying your person. Everything will fall into order.
Photo: Katherine Smoot, Agnes Black, Salt Atelier, Manda Weaver
