He’s handsome and intelligent and makes me laugh out loud. And he’s crafty! Guess what essential wedding item my fantastic fiancé crafted this weekend? Here’s a visual hint: Despite this look, he really did enjoy himself. I promise. Read more
Finally! A weekend in State College. No invitations to assemble or cake flavors to choose or vendors to meet. Of course, we had to have a bit of wedding planning fun: We worked on our ceremony, chose our attendants’ gifts, and started our dance lessons! But there was also ample time to relax. And to us, relaxing means drinking Otto’s... Read more
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Today, while arts festing, Nick and I stopped to take a break in the shade with our big bag of kettle korn. Just as we were getting ready to leave, an elderly couple approached us to take our bench. The gentleman complimented me on my blue eyes and asked us if we “go together.” “Yes,” we said with big smiles,... Read more
Now that our invitations are in the hands of our guests, it’s safe to post pictures without ruining the surprise! Let me start from the beginning. This contraption arrived on my doorstep a few months ago: It’s called a Gocco, and it’s a compact screen printer made in Japan. It’s all the rage among DIY brides, and consequently it’s extremely... Read more
I don’t need either of these things (especially with my wedding just 50 days away!), but aren’t they oh so lovely? {red canvas bag via tippythai on Etsy} {floral earrings via J.Crew} Read more
Today I turn 27, a.k.a. late 20s. And I couldn’t be happier. I’m marrying the man of my dreams in 51 days; I have a beautiful and healthy family that loves me unconditionally and lovely friends who never cease to amaze me; I’m passionate about my work. Yes, I have so much to be thankful for. Here are just a... Read more
Audrey Hepburn once said, “If I get married, I want to be very married.” Nicholas James, I can’t wait to very marry you in 52 days! Read more
My dear friend and bridesmaid, Quinn, opened her home to us for a Mexican fiesta following the bridal shower on Saturday. Again, the location and activities were a total surprise to me, and all I can say is my girlfriends know me well! They knew I would not want to take shots or dance on bars or wear embarrassing jewelry.... Read more
My Maid of Honor is thoughtful and beautiful and oh so creative. And my mother helped to pull together all of the loose ends and threw in a few special surprises of her own (including a manicure and pedicure the day before the shower)! Where would I be without these wonderful women? They traveled from Massachusetts and Maryland and Virginia.... Read more