A while back, Garrett and I had mutually decided that we would not be able to do a trip for our first anniversary like we had hoped. It just wasn't going to be in the cards for us, but that was okay, all we needed was each other! Those of you who know me well… Continue reading Birthday & First Anniversary Adventures
The day is finally here and the ladies started it early! Each of us needing to get all dolled up for the impending nuptials, preparation hours were determined to be more essential than sleeping. Promptly at 6am, the first round of ladies leisurely gathered in the kitchen, rewarded for their punctuality with the view of… Continue reading Wedding Day | Getting Ready
All of the guests who were flying in and staying at our house were due to arrive yesterday at varying times throughout the day. Originally, the plan was for me to pick up the two guys arriving in the morning, Garrett to pick up another in the afternoon, we both go to our prospective parties,… Continue reading Bachelorette Party
One of the most anxiety inducing, fun, and important parts of wedding planning for a bride is selecting her dress and veil. It’s what truly transforms her from a normal, everyday woman into a princess, immediately skyrocketing her confidence and making her feel gorgeous. I probably tried on about 25-30 gowns between two different shops,… Continue reading Wedding Planning | Dress Disaster
Karen arrived a couple of days ago for the wedding, which allowed her to be here for Garrett’s birthday. Knowing that his favorite meal is her famous stuffed peppers, I had reached out to her prior to her visit to see if she’d be willing to make them, as well as his favorite dessert (and… Continue reading Birthday Party Antics
Invitations, and the rest of the associated stationary, invite frustration, pulling hair out, throwing up hands, and many moments of insanity into your life. At least, that was our experience. My mom and I had the brilliant idea of creating the stationary ourselves. Couldn’t be that hard! I had browsed Pinterest for hours looking at… Continue reading Wedding Planning | Stationary Debacle
Yesterday morning I awoke to a winter wonderland! Bouncing down the stairs like a kid on Christmas morning, I saw a heavy dusting of white powder all over the front yard; it had snowed! Giddy with excitement at the thought of what gorgeous photo opportunities awaited me on the other side of the wall protecting… Continue reading Mother Nature’s Unwanted Help
A wedding can be this overwhelming, stressful, and looming occasion if you don’t have a suitable team behind you! The right vendors and bridal party members will assist in bringing your Pinterest board wedding to life right before your eyes, helping make the big day one of joy and celebration while keeping the tears shed… Continue reading Wedding Planning | Vendor Selection
It was a day like any other. Woke up, went into work, made some paint, got some glitter on me, and returned home to tend to the dogs. Garrett was out of town for work, which meant I had to find a way to entertain myself so I wandered out to the mailbox to retrieve… Continue reading The (Almost Ruined) Surprise Proposal
After closing on the house, it felt like things couldn’t get any more exciting…that is until yesterday morning hit. It was the day that the movers came to grab all of our furniture and that means the day that we got to officially sleep and live in our new house! Moving day! As with every… Continue reading Welcome to Homeownership | Part 02
Perry In Love 