Laura Wolfe

Wife’s name: Laura Wolfe (Edmunds)

Husbands name: Adam Wolfe

How long have you been married? A little over two years

When did you get married? April 6, 2013

Short story of timeline before engagement and marriage:

We met February 2011 and wanted to date around May but had to wait for some things to get worked out. We officially started dating July 1, 2011, got engaged September 14, 2012 and married April 2013.

Today on Just be, we get to share with you the beautiful bride, Laura Wolfe. She is

such an amazing woman and a great role model in life. Laura loves everyone she

comes into contact with so well. She is outgoing and always fun to be around and is

the best friend you can have if you’re doing something spontaneous. Laura is always

up for a challenge whether in life, or in any sport. She’s just about the most

competitive person I know. Her husband, Adam, can sneak in a few wins

too, but she’s not going down with out a fight! They’ve recently picked up tennis and

Adam has yet to beat her but he is trying!

A little bit about Laura and Adam

Laura and Adam met first during a mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico. She was working

for her church in the college ministry and he was one of her students! (Yes, she

robbed the cradle on this one!) It was after that trip that they started hanging out

but they weren’t allowed to date because of her job. It came through much prayer

and thought that Laura would move positions at the church so they could be

together. The challenges they have faced in dating and marriage have only grown

them closer to the Lord and have shown them his love through it. As they both

pursue a career in ministry, they are able to love on others everyday, something

they are both really good at.

Intro written by Laura's sister and featured Just be Bride Ruthie Bouck

Indoors or outdoors wedding?

Outdoors

What venue did you get married at?

My parent’s property

Did you do a first look?

We did not do a first look. It was really the only thing Adam had a strong opinion about for the wedding day and I found that pretty endearing.

Were you happy with your decision?

Yes and no. Not seeing him made for some cute pre-wedding shots behind doors and fences. It was also neat because the entire day built up to that moment and you really can’t replace something so special. On the downside, the pictures after the wedding of just us were rushed and he was kind of over pictures by then. I wouldn’t give up that moment but looking at the pictures, sometimes I second guess that decision.

How did you set up a budget and were you able to stick to it, what were some things you had to say no to or tips you would give brides for saving some money?

I did not really have a set budget because my mom and dad wanted to just be wise about everything and then we would just figure it out. I found myself stressed about that and always trying to cut corners in everything. I would suggest to set a budget, that way you can pick and choose what things you want to spend more on and other places you want to be more frugal.

Did you do cake, cupcakes, pies or other and where did you get your choice?

We did a traditional wedding cake but my favorite thing was the cake balls that my aunt made and flew with from Texas. We placed them on an old guitar for the groom’s “cake” because Adam is a very talented musician.

Live band or Dj?

We had a DJ who played music. He had a great selection. It was still pretty light outside due to the time of the wedding but we chose to have it earlier so that we made sure it was warm enough. Unfortunately, the dancing did not really take off because of that but it had nothing to do with the music.

Did you leave for the honeymoon the day after the wedding or later, why did you leave when you did?

We left the day after the wedding. I absolutely love the beach so I was so looking forward to vacationing with my new hubby that I did not want to wait to get there.

What advice would you give to brides planning a wedding right now?

I would say that if your mom is involved in the wedding plans, do your best to work together. It can be a time where you feel like you have too many chiefs but if you can find a way to feel heard and understood, your mom can be your best ally. The process can be overwhelming if doing it alone, so if your mom is not an option find a close friend or someone willing to talk difficult decisions out with.

What was your favorite part of the reception?

My favorite part of the reception was that pretty much all the people that I loved were in one place, which also happened to be one of my least favorites. I wanted to be able to hang out with everyone and have long conversations but we had too many rounds to make! Most of my bridesmaids came from out of town so realizing that it was all ending made me sad once it was all over.

What was your husband’s favorite wedding detail?

He literally just answered, “You.” Sweet.

What did you find to be the most difficult party of wedding planning?

I am not a detail-oriented person. It made me so nervous decision after decision and if I had been better at that I think a few things would have gone better. I had planned for there to be corn hole and ladder ball but none of those things were in place. I also would have made sure the flowers were as planned and other little details like that.

What has been your favorite thing about being married?

Marriage has been such a blessing. I love being able to come home and share his company after a long day at work. I love having someone to play with on the weekend and find fun things to do together. I have never been the best with answering “favorites” which is why I am rambling but I guess to sum it all up, it’s that I get to do life with, someone who points me and challenges me towards Christ.

What has been the hardest part about marriage?

We have had a lot of transition in our short two years of marriage. I think the hardest part has been learning to sacrifice for one another. We are both pretty independent people and the first year I struggled in a life that felt like it revolved around him. We spent a lot of time talking through how we can help one another reach our goals and pursue what God had called us both to do. It has not always been easy; sometimes one feels like they are taking the brunt of the cost but then the tables turn. We are young and figuring out careers so maybe in a few years, our “hardest part” will look different.