Hi, My name is Folshunna Grace, better know as Folshi. I am 26 years old, I work as a pharmacy technician at UCLA Medical Center, with plans to run my mother’s shoe store starting next year! I am beyond excited because as you can tell by my episode, I am in love with everything fashion! My husband Kory was actually the one to suggest I apply for the show. I am in love with My Fair Wedding, I have been a huge fan from the beginning but I didn’t think there was any way I would be picked. I literally just applied out on a limb because he told me I should. Not expecting to be seen or heard at all. He encouraged me to apply because we really needed help with our vision and wasn’t sure if we could pull off our wedding successfully without help.

The initial vision for our wedding was a mixture of the fashion sense of Marie Antoinette, as well as Alice in Wonderland. I had a lot going on. I have always loved both movies as a child as well as fashion so I thought this would be the perfect wedding themes to put together. I originally wanted dark colors mixed with feminine spring colors. I wanted it to be dark yet romantic at the same time. I have a thing for mixing hard with soft materials in the way I dress so I thought this would work well on my wedding day too.

Our budget was around $30,000. I was more concerned with having the perfect wedding gown and shoes regardless of price then anything else. That’s really where I went wrong. Not thinking everything through thoroughly before making purchases. At the last minute I was so afraid we wouldn’t even have the wedding I’ve always wanted because of my poor choices in planning. David came just in time as I was giving up hope. He understood where I was coming from but made it a thousand times better than anything I could have done myself. The colors were changed from having anything dark to just spring colors altogether. We ended up sticking to the fashion out of all 3 initial themes, which made the most sense since its what describes me best.

The most difficult part of it all was letting go. I worry so much and try to perfect everything myself! Having to actually have someone take over and me not know exactly what was going to happen was very, very hard for me. A bit overwhelming but in the end I knew David understood what i wanted. I had to learn to trust him and just have faith! At first, I was a bit concerned with the decision to change the Bridesmaids dresses. They were all Vera Wang as well, I thought I made a good decision in dresses maybe a bad choice in colors but those dresses were gorgeous. I noticed the flowers David chose for me (during the 3 choices of my table settings) were roses…. I happen to hate roses but the specially made and grown ones were gorgeous! So I didn’t say anything, I love everything that’s unique and those roses definitely were!

Having David on my big day was a load of help. I honestly think if he wasn’t there and I was still planning there’s no way it would have ran that smoothly. It was a bit overwhelming having to closely my eyes everywhere I went at the venue but i knew something great we coming. I was less stressed because of his help but at the same time very anxious. That’s why I cried so much, I could not take all the things he did for me. It was beautiful! A day I will never ever forget in my life.

I would never describe myself as a Bridezilla. I do not believe in treating people horrible because one day is “my” day especially when they have all worked so hard towards this big day alongside myself. I admit I’m a bit of a perfectionist and I’ll speak up if I feel something isn’t how I like it but I would never go out of my way to be a big brat just because. That’s just not in my character at all. My family and friends kept teasing me about being a “star” with all the cameras around. Everyone was so excited and happy for me because they knew this would be a great day. They encouraged me a lot, just told me not to worry and enjoy it all.

I did wear my dream dress! I was so happy David did not change it. It was like that dress was made for me. I was going to get another dress that was great too but when I saw the dress I end up buying on a mannequin, I changed my mind. I knew when I saw it, it was THE dress. It was unique in every way, fit my body type and just was ME!

My favorite part of the show was meeting everyone in the crew as well as the reception party at the end of the wedding. I had such a great experience meeting everyone. I felt at home the whole time while we were filming. It was like being with a group of old friends all the time. The reception was perfect because of how amazing the view was as well as the beautiful decor. I loved how the room changed colors over night. The pretty disco floor. All of that was just great! The flowers, the way the bridesmaids dresses matched with mine perfectly, I love it all.

I love David! From the minute he walked through the door I knew we would be great friends. His personality was so much fun, we bonded from the beginning! The jokes we told, just hanging out on set behind the scenes, it was great. At the end of the process I was so sad because i thought that he may forget me, but I know we will keep in touch. Hes a great friend I hope to keep forever. I am ever so thankful for having him in my life and giving me a life changing wedding. I really appreciate it and love him!

The filming was fun. I really hated the “hurry up and wait” part but I knew something good would be coming to me so I waited it out. Mark was the best person to have accompanying me while the crew was setting up. It was odd at first doing the interviews but after a while i just got used to it and it came naturally, I really liked it.

My fondest memories from my wedding day was walking down the aisle with my parents to meet Kory at the altar. After all that anxious waiting, I was so overwhelmed with joy I couldn’t contain myself. The 360′ view of Los Angeles, the beautiful decorations, having my family and friends there, it was all so nice. The reception, partying with David on the dance floor, after all the stressful planning before this, was one of the greatest moments of the night yet the saddest because I knew it was all over. I wish I would do this every month haha! My friends and family asked if we could get married every weekend because it was the best wedding they have ever been to!

Warmest Regards,
Folshi