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Gifts under $50

Some years we need to be more frugal than others. 2019 was a big year for us, a new house and a wedding, needless to say things are a little tight this Holiday season. So whether you are a struggling college student, in between jobs, newly married or just a bargain hunter, follow this giftContinue reading “Gifts under $50”

Weekly Wedding Words: Registry Reflection

The dust has settled (literally) in our house after our wedding. To my shock, I realized yesterday that I had not vacuumed my house in 3 weeks with all the wedding stuff in the way! Our home has become a storage until for out dishes, wine glasses, vases, candles and other various décor pieces thatContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Registry Reflection”

Thanksgiving looks to be Thankful for

Thanksgiving has become a holiday that is so overlooked at times. The rush of Christmas is upon us and often this sweet little holiday does not get enough attention. Then the day finally comes, we all gather around a table eat delicious food and stop all the nonsense for a second. If there was aContinue reading “Thanksgiving looks to be Thankful for”

Weekly Wedding Words: Settle up and settle down

Now that we have almost been married a month, reality is starting to settle back in. While the wedding may still feel like it happened yesterday, there are plenty of things still to be done for it. Post wedding has a whole set of to do’s that not many people realize. Today I am sharingContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Settle up and settle down”

Honeymoon Vibes

The Honeymoon recap: One our way to the airport the next morning we couldn’t have been more excited. The honeymoon was one thing I had not planned to any extent. I had had no extra time to map out excursions, restaurants to go to or even photos I wanted to take. So it was almostContinue reading “Honeymoon Vibes”

Weekly Wedding Words: T minus 10 days

The week before.. 10 days, when you started at 180 something days, 10 day might as well be 10 minuets! It is all so real, all of a sudden people are asking you questions about the wedding, about what they should wear, when to arrive for the rehearsal. Something that has been on your radarContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: T minus 10 days”

Weekly Wedding Words: The blushing bridal shower

One thing I have never had an issue with was being extra. I was born to go that extra mile and freeze flower petals into ice cubes. This weekend I was repaid for all the extra miles I have ever gone for my friends. This past weekend was my Bridal shower and I was trulyContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: The blushing bridal shower”

Weekly Wedding Words: Rehearsal Style

am all for tradition, maybe it’s the southern lady in me, but when it comes to weddings bring on the traditions. I am a huge fan of burying the bourbon, wearing white to all things wedding related as the Bride and not seeing each other before the wedding, starting the night before. That being said,Continue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Rehearsal Style”

Weekly Wedding Words: The Bridal Bag

Every wedding I do, I come prepared. One of my gifts to the Bride and the Bridal party is an Emergency kit for the day of. This is usually a small make up bag or small tote with items for any quick fix you may need. Now that it is time for my own wedding,Continue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: The Bridal Bag”

Weekly Wedding Words: 60 days or less

45 days left, I have never been calmer. I realize I am not like most brides in this situation, this usually is a time for “What am I forgetting?” Questions like that will put you in the ground, it is easy to stress yourself out more than needed during this time. One thing, that IContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: 60 days or less”