Congrats to Marcia (marciamagah) who is today's Knottie of the Day! She is getting married next Friday, October 12 in Mexico. I absolutely love her colors!!
Congrats Marcia, we can't wait to hear all about your special day! It is going to be amazing!!
1. First Name & Fiance's First Name
Marcia and Ben
2. Your Age and Fiance's Age
31 and 27
3. What city were you born in?
I was born in Niteroi, Brazil
4. What city do you live in?
Indianapolis, IN
5. Where did you go to college?
I went to college in Brazil (PUC-MG)
6. What was your major?
Communications/Advertising
7. What is your current job?
I am currently a server at PF Changs, got laid off in April from my "real job"
8. What is your dream job?
Hmmm, I think I would love to work as a Wedding Planner!
9. How did you and your fiance' meet?
We met in Maine when I used to live there in 2004. We dated for a little bit, then we broke up and I moved to Indiana. We were apart for 4 years. We reconnected through Facebook, he came to visit me and everything came back! We had to be together! He moved here in January 2009.
10. When did you get engaged, and how did he do it??
We got engaged on our 2 year anniversary, October 28, 2011. He took me out to dinner and when we got home he got on one knee and asked if I wanted to be his lobster! We always said we were each others lobsters, because they mate for life and he's from Maine. Lobster became part of our wedding theme too.
11. When is the Wedding Day?
October 12, 2012
12. Where is the ceremony and reception?
At the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Ceremony at the beach.
13. What are your wedding colors?
Hot pink and apple green
14. Where are you honeymooning?
We are staying at the resort after the wedding.
15. Favorite wedding vendor so far?
Probably our photographer. He is awesome! We only bought 3 hours and he is only charging us for 30 minutes to do our Trash the Dress and he's bringing a second photographer for free!
16. Biggest wedding splurge?
I don't think we had any big splurge, I would say we went a little over budget on my wedding ring.
17. What is something you wish you could have at the wedding but don't?
I wish my mom would able to come and some of my friends from Brazil.
18. Another Knottie whose wedding you'd like to attend?
All of them if I could! I don't think there's an specific one, but I've would love to go to one in Hawaii!
19. Favorite book?
Eat Pray Love
20. Favorite movie?
Embarrassing, but I love The Sound of Music.
21. Favorite tv show?
Too many to choose from! I will always love Sex and the City.
22. Favorite wedding dress designer?
Don't really have a favorite, mine is from David's Bridal and I think it's gorgeous!
23. Any advice you can give to other Knotties whose big day is coming up?
To enjoy every second of your day and not to stress about the small details. It's your day and it will be special no matter what!
24. Is there anything you wish you could change about your wedding?
I don't think so. I'm happy with everything so far, besides some people not being able to go.
25. Tell us your Knottie name and how you came up with it.
I've always used marciamagah for my emails since I was 16! Marcia is my first name (duh!) and magah is short for Magalhaes, my last name.
26. Tell us about yourself!
Hmmm, I'm originally from Brazil and I was an exchange student in Oregon for my senior year of High School. I've always dated younger guys. I have a Shih Tzu named Flor and I love her sooo much! I love chocolate and mimosas and shoes! I can be very sarcastic sometimes. I drive like a man. I watch all the Real Housewives shows. I love to travel. I'm an only child and I don't think I'm spoiled! And I can't wait to be in Mexico with my baby, relaxing and having fun at the beach!