A Grand Rapids Brunch Wedding: The Real Wedding of Brenna and Cody Vizcarra

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Chrysa Keenon

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October 23, 2019

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Direct messaging can provide more than just a connection! Brenna says she followed Cody’s YouTube channel for awhile before “falling” into his DMs on Instagram. Brenna says, “We had a long-distance FaceTime relationship until he asked if he could fly out for Valentine’s Day to take me on a date. We instantly connected, he moved out here the following June, and the rest is history!”

Cody called in Brenna’s sister to fill their apartment with roses and candles so he could surprise her with the big question after a fancy dinner. Of course, she said 'yes!' Brenna already had a few must-have ideas for her brunch-themed wedding. “Our venue had one Sunday available in September the following year, so we agreed on a Sunday brunch wedding. We had Bloody Marys and mimosas–the works!” We love this original take on a traditional wedding ceremony!

Brenna says that she picked two dresses: one to wear at the ceremony, and one for the reception. “I thought I had wanted something more vintage-looking with sleeves, and ended up falling in love with this form-fitting, strapless gown,” Brenna remembers. “I love the way it hugged me in all the right places, and the intricate beading throughout. I knew it was the one when I tried it on. I just felt so beautiful in it.”

What we love

Brunch with the bride? Yes, please! We love how original Brenna and Cody’s wedding is. To complete the brunch atmosphere, they included a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, flavored bacon, an omelet station and a waffle and coffee bar!

Advice from the couple

“The best advice I would give is to take time for self-care, and remember that the whole purpose of planning a wedding is that you get to marry your best friend at the end of it, so to remember that!” Brenna gushes. “Try not to let stress get the best of you. Planning this day is supposed to be fun!”