On June 24th, 2017, Joe and I committed ourselves to each other forever. The setting was a beautiful ranch in San Luis Obispo, where we met five years ago. Surrounded by our friends and family, we said “I do” and spent the evening celebrating our love. Joe spent the day with his groomsmen and our…
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Lavender Fields Forever
Dorthy, we’re not in New York City anymore. Last weekend I escaped the city with Marta and Joe to visit Pleasant Valley Lavender in New Jersey. Located an hour outside of the city, this is the perfect Saturday afternoon trip. Pleasant Valley Lavender offers a pick your own option in addition to the range of products…
Wedding Gift + Thank You Card Etiquette
Nikkels Photography Welcome to another Wedding Wednesday post! In today’s post, I’m sharing tips for giving wedding gifts and advice for thanking guests as a newlywed. As a recent bride and regular wedding guest amidst wedding season, I figured this topic was more than appropriate. Nikkels Photography Wedding Gifts Before attending my first wedding as…
My Bridal Shower
It’s been two weeks since my last post and I have a very good excuse: I GOT MARRIED! This Saturday, June 24th 2017, Joe and I tied the knot in San Luis Obispo, California. We flew into California the weekend before to start the celebrations. On Sunday, June 18th, I had my bridal shower and…
Top 10 Wedding Movies To Watch While Engaged
Let’s face it: planning a wedding is no easy feat. From contacting vendors to creating a seating chart, this process is time consuming. To lighten the mood and enjoy being engaged–here are some great wedding movies to watch while planning: Bridesmaids I’m not even going to attempt to explain this incredible movie. If you haven’t…
My Bachelorette Party in New Orleans
Not only am I blown away by the fact that my wedding is less than a month ago, I’m also amazed that my bachelorette weekend has come and gone. My maid of honor and I initially started discussing this celebration in January of 2016. New Orleans was my dream but I had no idea if…
15 Items You Need To Put On Your Wedding Registry
One of the best parts of wedding planning is picking out items for your wedding registry. These days the options are limitless. In a previous post, I shared how to save money on your honeymoon by creating a Honeyfund registry. There are so many creative ideas out there for great gifts. The ideas below will offer you…
Custom Wedding Lipstick | Bite Beauty Lipstick Lab
Last week my maid of honor and I hit up the Bite Beauty Lip Lab in San Francisco. The Bite Beauty Lip Lab is a shop where you can make custom lipsticks. They have three locations: New York, San Francisco, and Toronto. All locations offer two services–custom lipstick ($55 for one lipstick; $80 for two lipsticks) or…
10 Wedding Favor Ideas
Although favors are not required, they are a nice touch to your wedding. Set aside a small portion of your budget for favors. Below are ten fun favors that guests will actually use and enjoy. 1. Lip Balm 2. Candy 3. Send Off Blowing Bubbles 4. Rose Soaps 5. Homemade Cookies 6. Bottle Openers 7….
Cherry Blossoms | Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Spring is officially here. And it shows at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Cherry blossom season is officially happening. It’s the perfect time to visit. New York had a late start to spring this year with some surprising snow last month. Finally everything is in full bloom. It’s the perfect…
