On June 2, 2018 the love of my life dropped to his knee on Virginia Beach Oceanfront and in one breath said “Will you marry me?”. From that moment on my life changed. Looking back on that happy time, I feel blessed that Jacob went to such length to make our engagement perfect for me.Continue reading “What No One Tells You About After You Getting Engaged”
Category Archives: Event planner
Meet & Greet
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Meghan Butcher, formerly Meghan Lucas. I am The Dirty Blonde Stylist. While you may know my brand, I want to share a little more about myself. I have found that the best connections with brands stem from knowing who is behind the logo, theContinue reading “Meet & Greet”
Work vs Personal
If you work from home, like so many people do now a days, it is hard to keep a solid line between your home life and your work life. Your dog is right there, your laundry is staring at you and your kids are pulling on your arm. There are endless distractions at times. WorkingContinue reading “Work vs Personal”
Memories That Last a Lifetime
It is hard to believe that I have been married 6 months now, how time flies. Once the thrill of being a newly wed started to sink in, I began to think about how I can preserve all of my wedding memories. Memories as special as these are going to be cherished. All throughout myContinue reading “Memories That Last a Lifetime”
Weekly Wedding Words: Ways To Save
In the beginning of your planning, determining your budget is a huge first step. No venue can be booked and it is hard to get started without an idea in mind. When Jacob and I started planning our wedding, we knew we had a smaller budget. Once we selected our venue and that was overContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Ways To Save”
Sweet As Sugar: A Cotton Candy Soiree
The eternal optimist in me has become determined with creating special events even while we are stuck at home. My heart hurts for all of us, especially those of us who have had their wedding, baby shower, or birthday “taken away from them” this year. I have seen some pretty creative celebrations come out ofContinue reading “Sweet As Sugar: A Cotton Candy Soiree”
The Beauty of Options
Often I hear my brides say that wedding planning is like building a house, there are so many options! Options can certainly feel over whelming at times. Without a clear vision, the options will swallow you into a ball of stress. When it comes to your beauty options, I always look to the artist forContinue reading “The Beauty of Options”
The Walk
I know I am not the only Bride who has walked herself down the aisle for one reason or another on her wedding day. I remember every moment of that walk. For such a quick moment of a long day, it certainly can hold its own in as far as memories go. To fully tellContinue reading “The Walk”
Meet Your Match
While Valentines may not be your favorite holiday, for whatever reason. I am here to spread love filled cheer all around! I am lucky enough to be spending my first Valentines as a married lady this year and I am over the moon. While it may be no different than any other Valentines, never againContinue reading “Meet Your Match”
Weekly Wedding Words: The Engagement Check List
When cuffing season turns to engagement season, my ears perk up. Unlike so many of my friends, I love seeing happy people posting with their shiny new rings and excited for all the wonderful things to come over the next year. When the excitement wears off, most brides are left saying, “where do I begin?”Continue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: The Engagement Check List”