When you’re the bride, you want everything to go as perfectly as planned. I knew that feeling all too well when I was engaged. I wouldn’t consider myself a bridezilla, but I did tend to overthink and worry about every single thing about my wedding day. Will the vendors arrive on time? Will the weather be nice? Did I get enough decor? Will the band be fun? Will I reach my weight goal? How will my makeup holdup? Will my teeth be white enough? All of those thoughts ran across my mind many times…
Turn Your Wedding Photos Into Canvas Art
It has been almost 8 months since we moved into the new house and I’m just now getting around to hanging stuff on the walls. Drilling holes into brand new walls gives me all the anxiety, but when you have pretty things to hang, it becomes a little more enjoyable…
Tips for Designing a Custom Engagement Ring
Chris and I took more of an unconventional route when it came to my engagement ring and his proposal. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that the current ring setting on my finger is not the same ring setting that was originally put on my finger when Chris proposed. Today I’m going to tell y’all all about that…
15 Things Every Couple Should Include on Their Wedding Website
One thing I was really looking forward to after getting engaged was building our wedding website! Cake tasting, dress shopping, venue hunting, and ring designing were at the top of that list too, but this blogging nerd at heart couldn’t wait to get all techy with the online stuff. Y’all know I could play with fonts, colors, and layouts for days! Needless to say, I didn’t waste any time…
10 Things to Do After Getting Engaged
You’re engaged!! Now what!? Well first, congrats! Being engaged is one of the most exciting times, so be sure to soak it all in. By now you probably have a million thoughts running through your mind and you’re not sure where to even begin. If that’s the case, then I hope this post on 10 things to do after getting engaged helps you, because last year I was in your shoes too and I know the feeling…
Gift Guide for the Bride to Be
Being the bride is a special moment to never forget! It seems like November was just yesterday when I was planning my own wedding and it’s crazy to think how fast the time has passed! The wedding planning process was overwhelming at times, but I kind of miss it! Since I’m now married and no longer have an excuse to call myself a bride to be, nor do I have any girl friends currently engaged to help plan a wedding for, I figured I’d turn to y’all…
Tips for Taking Wedding Photos
When it comes to weddings, wedding photography quickly becomes a priority. At the end of it all, the only thing left is your wedding photos, so you’ll want them to be perfect! From pre wedding photos like engagement and bridal photos, to the day of, there will be many photo shoots you’ll take part in. To ensure it goes smoothly, it’s best to be prepared. After hours of standing in front of a camera as a bride, there are a few things I learned…
Gifts for Newlyweds
If you’re shopping for a special bride and groom, you’ll definitely want to check out these gifts for newlyweds! These keepsake pieces are something every couple will treasure for years to come, making them the perfect gifts for engagements, weddings, and anniversaries. I’ve received some of these gifts as a newlywed myself and I must say they’re my most cherished wedding gifts…
Ways to Add a Personal Touch to Your Wedding Day
Your wedding is your most special day, and once all the details are put together, it becomes the most beautiful thing! There are so many unique ways to go about wedding planning, but it’s the little details that make all the difference and go a long way. Adding a personal touch to your wedding day is…
New Orleans French Quarter Engagement Photos
As promised, it’s time for round two! Today I’m sharing our New Orleans French Quarter engagement photos with y’all! This shoot was a fun and classic Nola shoot that I knew I couldn’t go without. Since we are having a French Quarter wedding, I figured French Quarter engagement photos were necessary to go with the theme…
Brunch and Bubbly Couple’s Shower
This past Saturday was our brunch and bubbly couple’s shower and we couldn’t have been more pleased with how the day turned out. Chris’s sister did a fantastic job planning it all! The cake and mimosa bar were some of my favorite touches, as well as all of the amazing food we had, which I somehow forgot…
Our Engagement Photos in New Orleans City Park
I promised y’all forever ago that I’d share our engagement photos so today I’m here to finally deliver with round one of our New Orleans City Park engagement photos! If a photo overload is what you came to see, then you’ve come to the right place because that’s exactly what this post is about to become…
