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”

Weekly Wedding Words: Styled Shoots

When I got into the business of wedding planning a new world of inspiration opened up to me, Styled shoots. I had no idea that they were a thing, some of the best content I was looking at on vendors sites was from styled shoots rather than live weddings. For a vendor, it’s a greatContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Styled Shoots”

Summer Getaway

Summer getaways: Is there anything better than a weekend Getaway? The weather here in VA is beautiful, the sweet spot of spring/summer as I call it. Being born and raised in VA, I know this perfect weather won’t last long. I am itching for a good weekend getaway! This time last year our getaway wasContinue reading “Summer Getaway”

Weekly Wedding Words: Making the List

A few weeks ago we talked about invitations, picking the perfect piece of paper that will invite you guest to your fairytale day. What an important piece of paper that is. So much pressure on a little, beautiful piece of paper.  While picking out invitations it accidently became a moment of realization, the financial investmentContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Making the List”

The Dirty Blonde Stylist: Day of Coordinator

  Is your wedding day rapidly approaching? Are you drowning in a sea of wedding details? Are you unsure how you are going to complete all the items on your wedding planning checklist? Let’s be real for a second, you cant do everything the day of your wedding. I know so many brides who haveContinue reading “The Dirty Blonde Stylist: Day of Coordinator”

Weekly Wedding Words: The not so main event

The other events: It is easy to get swept up in the complexities of wedding planning. There are so many elements that go into the big day, it does require a lot of focus and planning! But what about the events that come before the wedding? Bachelorette party/trip, bridal shower, a bridal brunch before theContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: The not so main event”

Weekly Wedding Words: How to stay engaged to your wedding planning

How to stay engaged with your wedding planning So, you are 6 months into planning your wedding. For some brides this means the end is near and you are only weeks away from getting married. For others, this might only be a half way. I am in that sweet spot now. The early glow ofContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: How to stay engaged to your wedding planning”

The Adult Easter Basket

The Adult Easter Basket Growing up Easter, for me, was running around at my Grannie’s house. After Church, she would hide plastic eggs around her yard. Some had little pieces of candy and some even had quarters! It was a blast, my sister and I would beg someone to come outside and hide the eggsContinue reading “The Adult Easter Basket”

The Importance of Your Bride Tribe

Picking the ladies who stand beside you on the day of your wedding is a huge process. Not only are these people so important that they are sharing the stage with you on your wedding, but you are relying on them to make the commitment and sacrifices for you. Anyone who has been in aContinue reading “The Importance of Your Bride Tribe”