Feature Couple
Emily Bertsch & Chadd Bertsch
Wedding Date August 20th, 2016 

Ceremony Site: El Dorado Royale, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Reception Site: El Dorado Royale, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Gown: Jon’s Bridal by Suzanne
Bridesmaids Dresses: JC Penny
Grooms Attire: CE Roth
Groomsmen Attire: CE Roth
Engagement Ring: Helzberg Diamonds
Wedding Bands: Helzberg Diamonds
Bridesmaids Jewelry: Bon Ton
Flowers: Part of the Wedding Package
Photographer: Sarani Weddings
DJ/Band: Part of the Wedding Package
Travel Agent: VIP Vacations, Inc.
Honeymoon Location: El Dorado Royale, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Makeup: On Site at the Resort
Hair: On site at the Resort
Cake: Part of the Wedding Package

How did you meet? We met at a bridal show! I was working the booth for VIP and he was the Food & Beverage Manager of the hotel that the bridal show was being held at. Throughout the show, he kept walking past our booth and I kept noticing he was looking at me. Finally, at the end of the show, he came over and introduced himself and the rest was history!

How did he propose? We went to Disney World for my 25th birthday. The morning of my birthday, he had this set up in the living room of the condo we were staying at. There was a single rose along with a glass slipper. When I turned around, he was down on one knee.

Advice from you for future brides… Don’t sweat the small stuff. Plan early, so you’re not stressed at the last minute. And on the day of, let whatever happens, happens. While everything might not go exactly as planned, you’re still going to have the most amazing wedding day and you’re marrying the man of your dreams! And let’s be honest…. that’s all that matters anyway! 

 Advice for future grooms… Always be the calm, cool and collective one; Make sure the bride-to-be is always happy; and be supportive.