Hey y’all! It’s been awhile – if you read my last personal update then you know we’ve had yet another whirlwind summer. We’re staying positive, continuing to grind and most importantly (to me) PLANNING THESE DANG NUPTIALS. We’re officially 235 days out and the planning has been pretty seamless! I have made a few “uh … Continue reading 5 Mistakes I’ve Made While Wedding Planning (So Far)
There are SO many moments I'm looking forward to on my wedding day I mean - it is the best day of your life and all, but when you break it down into those little memorable moments (seeing your groom's reaction, your Mom tying the back of your dress, dancing to JuJu On That Beat … Continue reading Gifts For the Man Who Loved You First
Ready to pop the question to your best friends? After you've progressed through the process of choosing your bridal party, it's time to ask them to big question. Let me tell y'all, selecting our bridesmaids and groomsmen wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. We have a wonderful group of friends and a … Continue reading I Do, How To: Asking Your Bridal Party
Life doesn’t come with a manual But good news: it comes with a Mom. And who better to calm your anxiety, dry your tears and curl up next to with a cup of tea and a Pinterest board? Moms are the best. They help plan, they help fund and after all that work they have … Continue reading The Best Mother of the Bride + Groom Gifts
Arguably the best part of planning? The part where you get to tell everyone what to buy you! The registry y'all! It's the perfect opportunity for young couples to stock up on goodies for their future place, or for couples that already live together, upgrade their current collection. As much as I love the Big … Continue reading Brides & Grooms for the Greater Good: A Charity-Centric Registry
It's a great day to give. But isn't every day? Let's discuss weddings y'all; these grandiose functions in which our loved ones gather to watch us exchange emotional I Do's. YEAH YEAH YEAH. All that romantic bologna is well & good, but you know what guests focus on: food, flowers, fireball shots, fun, favors. We … Continue reading Brides & Grooms for the Greater Good: Donating Dinner
You found your groom, now you need your gals. Picking your bridal party is often viewed as a back-burner task because every bride has a general idea of who they want standing by their side on the big day. But when it comes down to it, you're selecting the friends and faces that will be … Continue reading The Myspace Top 8 Of Wedding Planning: Picking Your Bridesmaids
Dear Neutrogena Thanks fam. Thanks for being there for me - at age 13 when I was desperately trying to wash away every pimple that graced my face just in time for the homecoming dance, at 17 when I finally found my perfect foundation match (that turned out to be Nude and not my preferred … Continue reading Perfecting A Fresh Bridal Look with Neutrogena®
Another year, another trip around the sun And whether we're willing to admit it or not, we often forget to protect our skin from another year (and the sun) - but 2018 is my year to focus on caring for my largest organ of all: my skin! I just read that the majority of New … Continue reading 3 Skin Care Goals for 2018 Brides
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Too soon? That's a trick question - Thanksgiving is over so it is now officially Christmas. (*Dwight Schrute voice*) Fact. I'm usually on my a-game with getting gifts and having everyone's presents wrapped and ready by Thanksgiving the latest, but for whatever reason - this year is a different story (*Kanye shrug*) I … Continue reading The MMW Groom’s Gift Guide
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