This past weekend we decided to unwind a little bit with all the wedding hoopla going on. We've been going going going with everything surrounding the wedding and we wanted a little rest and relaxation. So we decided to cross off #42 on our 101 in 1001 list and go to a Charleston Battery Soccer...
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Easter Baskets!
Easter is always a fun holiday. Aside from the meaningful religious aspect that is the actual reason for the holiday, Easter is always a fun holiday for kids and families. Between dyeing and hiding Easter eggs, to dressing up in light pastels for church, to Easter baskets, it's a really fun day. But just because...
March in Review
What do you mean, it's the last day of March? That means that we get married in ELEVEN DAYS. It feels completely surreal that everything that we have been planning for so long is finally going to come together in one day... and oh yeah then we get to go to Italy for two weeks!...
Swimsuit Shopping
It's finally that time of year - swimsuit season! I typically buy one new suit a year, but I can't decide which trend I want to jump on this year: stripes, bows, scallops, or wrap around tops. What suit are you getting? Check out some of my favorites - all under $50 a piece -...
Wedding Hair & Makeup Trial
I had the most fun afternoon last Wednesday - I had my bridal portraits made! Now, I'm not sharing any sneak peeks of those until after the wedding, but I will share my hair and makeup. I had my hair and makeup done at the place where I get my hair cut, Vski Salon in...
Nautical Nick Nacks by West Elm
Happy first day of spring everybody! I know that it is really warming up around here, and I hope that there is a sunshiny weekend ahead for all of you. As the weather gets warm, I am so looking forward to hosting more BBQs at our pool grill and have friends over to dine al...
Pre-Wedding Wellness & Beauty Routine
There is so much to do to prepare for a wedding. Vendors to coordinate, crafts to make, visions to bring to life. For me, it was also important that I get my body into the best possible version of myself. We are spending a lot of money on photography and we will be seeing people...
Warby Parker Men's Glasses
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about how I needed a new pair of glasses and that I was gathering some inspiration. One of the places online I had heard about was Warby Parker and I liked the look of their glasses. They have a cool business model. They will let you pick...
St Patrick's Bachelorette Weekend in Savannah!
This past weekend, my bridesmaids scooped me up and took me to Savannah, Georgia for one last "single girl" hurrah. We picked the weekend based off of local spring breaks (a couple of my girls are in grad school and my sister is in her fourth year of undergrad) but it also happened to coincide...
Our RSVP Experience
RSVP is a major topic on WeddingBee, so I wanted to write a post about our experience. I know that a lot of people worry about how many people they should invite and actually expect and who will even RSVP, depending on a variety of factors. Here is our case study. For the record, we...
Cupcake Tasting!
One thing that I knew from the start of wedding planning was that I didn't want a traditional wedding cake, I wanted cupcakes! I love baking and eating cupcakes. I think that they are fun and delicious. Since our wedding food is going to be in stations around the venue, a cupcake station will fit...
Men's Eyeglasses Inspiration
I have bad vision. Not terrible, but bad enough that if I'm not wearing my contacts, I can't see faces or anything clearly that's more than a foot in front of me. I wear my contacts all the time, but take them out an hour or so before bed a few times per week if...
Bridal Shower Part Deux
I am such a lucky girl. I had an amazing family co-ed bridal shower in North Carolina last week, and this Sunday I got another shower - a Bridal Brunch for some girlfriends here in Charleston. Ya dig the Lilly Pulitzer? They know me too well! My bridesmaids planned a brunch at Water's Edge restaurant...
Thank You, Thank You Very Much
One thing that I have always been a stickler on is thank you notes. I like to write them early and often. I have heard that you have a year after a wedding to send a note - but in our case, we are getting an early jump on them. I know that some people...
February in Review
Gosh, I can't believe that February is over! I know that it is the shortest month, but it really flew by. Now it's March which means springtime - and we get married next month! I know that things have gotten a bit wedding heavy around here, but they are going to stay that way for...
You're Invited
Wedding invitations are a special thing - they really set the tone for an event. They convey formality, theme, and even the excitement of an upcoming big day. However, as much as this might hurt some of you avid DIYers' or letterpress lovers' hearts, they end up right in the trash. If not immediately, then...
Little White Dress
It's almost springtime, which means time to bust out the little white dresses. (Like the little white dress I rocked for half of our engagement shoot? so fun with pink heels!) Whether you are getting married this spring (!), having a college graduation*, or just want to show off a killer tan, little white dresses...
Showered with Love
We were so lucky to have an amazing shower thrown for us this past weekend. My mom & grandmother teamed up to throw a really great party in my home town. We had over 50 people attend and it was truly just amazing to be surrounded by so many people who care about us. It...
Laurel Hill County Park
A few weeks ago, the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission announced the opening of a new county park in Mount Pleasant called Laurel Hill County Park. From what I can gather, it's land that they have had for a while, but it hasn't been open to the public before now. For our Valentine's Day...
Chill Bachelor Party
Well, I had my bachelor party. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, my best man came up with a ranking system for various options to go for my bachelor party and my groomsmen voted and decided on going to Boone, North Carolina, a place that many of us had spent a lot of time...
Girl on a Train
True story: I bought this book on accident. I recently found some online lists of books being made into movies in 2015 and added a bunch to my Amazon wishlist. Guess I wasn't paying very close attention, because I meant to pick up The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins but instead ordered Girl...
Religion & Our Wedding Ceremony
This was a topic that recently came up in conversation and I thought that it was interesting and discussion provoking enough to warrant its own blog post. I know that other people might be going through similar situations and I wanted to get a conversation going! Warning: if you don't like religion talk, stop reading...
Why We Hired a Day of Coordinator
background image via Learnvest A lot of people that I talk to are actually surprised that we have chosen to hire a Day of Coordinator for our wedding. We are very transparent with the fact that we are paying for our whole wedding and while I think our budget is high, it's not that high by...
Floral Consultation
Last week we had the fun opportunity to meet with our florist/day of coordinator for the first time. We are working with Beth of Wild Flowers, Inc. She was listed as a suggested vendor by our venue, and I was really excited that she offered month-of coordination packages in addition to floral services. I had...
January Recap
Well folks, January is over. It was a fast yet slow month. I spent a week traveling for business, so that was slow, but in a lot of other ways it really flew by. It's starting to warm up around here and I am thankful for that. It's also heating up on the wedding planning...
A Wisconsin Cheese Store
So this post is really wacky. It's not Charleston related, or a DIY, or a recipe. I guess it falls into the "lifestyle" category. But I was so excited that I felt compelled to share. Over the past few months, I have had to take a couple of week long work trips to Madison, Wisconsin....
Bridesmaid Dresses In Real Life
I am so excited to say that my bridesmaids dresses are finally in and they are even better than I expected! I went back and forth forever and finally decided on several shades of teal of the Allure 1310. However, I only got to see the lightest shade in person before ordering. So, I was...
A Garter Giveaway!
If you're planning a wedding, you probably set a budget. But, did you remember to budget for the little things? What about a garter to complete your wedding look? Wouldn't it be nice to get one for free? I think that the garter toss is a really fun and funny tradition and this is an...
Best of Charleston 2015
Have you voted for Best of Charleston 2015 yet? If yes, great job picking your favorite local establishments. If not, go vote! Best of Charleston 2015 is the annual local competition where you vote for the best of *blank* in hundreds of categories of things around Charleston. Categories are broken up by seven main categories:...
Bachelor Party Planned
I'm super pumped about my bachelor party. My best man was awesome through the whole process and we now have a killer place to go. He dealt with a lot of logistics and made things happen and I'm very appreciative and really looking forward to a great trip. Hopefully, not quite like this though... He...
Selecting Wedding Readings & Readers
A wedding ceremony is a very personal thing. Like many couples, we decided to start with a traditional ceremony and customize it with personalized readings. The problem is, we can't decide which readings to have, or even who to ask to do them! There are so many ways that we could go. You could go...
2014 Year in Review
I realize we are more than halfway through January- I'm sorry I'm just now posting this. But it's been a crazy month so far at work and wedding stuff at home is really starting to pile up quickly. We're in crunch time with less than 100 days, so it's busy. But, wanted to share with...
Wedding Hair Inspiration
I just went to the hair salon last week and really got talking to my hairdresser about my hair style for the wedding. I know that I want to have an updo so I don't have to worry about my hair getting sweaty or frizzy. My hair is above the shoulders in length, so I...
Our Favorite Pet Gear
Our pets are such an important part of our life! We love treating them well and having nice things for them, without breaking the budget. We wanted to share a few of our favorite pet-related things with you today! CiCi CiCi is a 40 pound beagle mix. She is four and a half years old...
101 in 1001: How I Make Money Blogging
Now, I'm not a baller raking in tons of dough off of this little blog, but I do make a little cash from it. Since it's on my 101 to make money blogging, I wanted to share how I have monetized this site. I haven't gone over the top or pushed the blog to be...
DIY Animal Figurine Polymer Clay Cake Topper
Here's how to make a DIY animal figurine using polymer clay! These make great cake toppers or decor pieces to show off your furry friends. More than almost anything in my life, I love my sweet baby animals, Bear and CiCi. The unconditional love of an animal is just so sweet and so pure, I...
Planning our Italian Honeymoon
Wedding planning is crazy and seems to be the only thing on my mind lately. So much so, that I often forget that we are taking a massive honeymoon the day after the wedding! We are lucky enough that we were each able to take two weeks off of work following the wedding. We were...
Jump Start Your New Year - Eat Salads for a Week!
The New Year is a chance for a fresh start. One of the biggest changes that we made in 2014 was in our cooking and eating habits. I now eat a salad pretty much every day. We alternate weeks: one week I take a salad for lunch each day, the next week we have a...
101 in 1001: See an NFL Game in a Stadium I've Never Been To
I crossed off a bucket list item by traveling to see the Carolina Panthers play in an away stadium with my friends. Here's the experience. I've been to A LOT of Carolina Panthers games over the last 20 years. I'm only 27 years old, but the Panthers franchise started in 1995, and I grew up...
Goals for 2015
I don't really say that I make New Years Resolutions, but I certainly like setting goals for myself. 2015 is going to be a monumental year for us. We are getting married and spending two weeks honeymooning in Italy! Here are a few of our goals for the New Year. Slow down and enjoy the wedding...
2014 Resolutions Check in
Hello y'all - I hope that you are enjoying the holidays with your families. I wanted to stop in before we officially say goodbye to 2014 and check in on my resolutions for the year! I totally forgot that I made them, but that's what makes blogging so fun - I have a record of...
December in Review
Can y'all believe that December is nearly over? While other months seem to fly by, December is a nice, slow, long month for me, and I love it. Sean took this whole week off work (lucky!) but I'm holding things down in the office. I hope that you all are relaxing and enjoying the last...