Wedding day bliss: I often worry about how things are going to come together on the big day. For months, I have been make decisions left and right about colors, textures, taste and the overall vibe. Part of me wishes I could set it up now and see how it all looks but the otherContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Wedding Day Bliss”
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26 Things I’ve Learned by 26
Today I am 26 and it feels like such an odd year. It’s like being 14 again, the general thrill of being in your teens is over but you still aren’t old enough to drive. 26 is one step closer to 30 but feels like 10 years away from the carefree days of 21. ThisContinue reading “26 Things I’ve Learned by 26”
Home Sweet Home
House Warming How To: From the day we started house hunting, I was already excited to throw our house warming party. Once the date was set and the invites had gone out, there was no going back. I was obsessed, as a party planner should be. Now that the food is all gone and theContinue reading “Home Sweet Home”
Weekly Wedding Words: Photo Ready, Engagement Shoot
Engagement shoot prep: I love a good photo shoot! Being a bride and the “star of the show” it is a given for me that photos need to be taken to capture us in a setting outside of the wedding. There are so many different venues, backdrops and outfit options for shoots like this. FromContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Photo Ready, Engagement Shoot”
Weekly Wedding Words: Wedding shoes, Save or Splurge?
Let talk about shoes! What girl does not love shoes? I love them and have an entire 6 tired rack of shoes in my closet at home. So wedding shoes are obviously something I was excited about. All of sudden it has become this nagging thought of “are these even that important?” “should I just get someContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Wedding shoes, Save or Splurge?”
Weekly Wedding Words: The Bride I wanted to be
The Bride I wish I could be This morning I stumbled across The Knot’s new Podcast called XOXO. I listened to the story of Country Star, Russell Dickerson and his wife Kailey’s, story about their wedding. Listening to them speak, they sounded so chill and easy going as a couple. They talked about the detailsContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: The Bride I wanted to be”
Weekly Wedding Words: All the changes
Oh the things that change: 4 months out…it is officially June, marking the start of summer and summer weddings. While my own wedding is not until October, I am starting to see and feel the excitement from those Brides who are ready top walk own the aisle in only a few weeks! Yesterday I walkedContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: All the changes”
Weekly Wedding Words: What will go wrong
As every Bride goes along planning her outdoor wedding, in the back of her mind, there is the terrifying thought about “what if it rains?” To be honest, it is reckless to not have a plan B.  I am at the point of my wedding planning process where the plan A is well laid andContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: What will go wrong”
Summer Shoe Show
Am I the only one who has so many shoes that when the season ends I pack up my boots, mules and Uggs in exchange for sandals, flip flops and summer heels? While unpacking my summer shoes I felt the instant need for an update! So if you find yourself in search for some newContinue reading “Summer Shoe Show”
Summer Weekend Getaway
If you are here in Virginia you can feel the summer heat creeping in with each day we get closer to June. This weekend is Memorial day weekend, an unofficial mark of summer. Also, the perfect chance for a weekend getaway! Whether you are braving the packed pool or crowded beaches this weekend, this packingContinue reading “Summer Weekend Getaway”
The Dirty Blonde Stylist 