My bridal shower was on Saturday and I must say, it was an absolutely perfect day. I think by now we have established that I am not the typical bride. I don't require a lot of fanfare, especially for my bridal shower. Assigned seating, forced participation in party games and 3 … [Read more...]
What’s Going On With Us These Days
Over the past few weeks, friends and family members have been asking us for updates on all of our adventures. What's up with wedding planning, Rob's debt, the house for sale, if we have found somewhere to live yet … the list goes on and on. The truth is we have never been this … [Read more...]
Skipping Tradition: Why We Decided to Do a First Look
Maria and I love traditions, but there are a few customs we are willing overlook or reinvent for our wedding. Maria already shared her thoughts on the bouquet and garter toss at our wedding. There is one more wedding tradition that we plan to forgo when we get married: seeing the … [Read more...]
Wanted: The Perfect Wedding Hashtag
With the wedding only 95 days away, Rob and I are slowly chiseling away at our "to do" list. Bridesmaid dresses are in, wedding invitations are addressed and all of our floral and event details are pretty well nailed down. With all of our progress, one item continues to hang over … [Read more...]
Planning Our Wedding on a Budget
Now that we are a mere four months away from our wedding, Rob and I are in the throes of wedding planning and we are at the point of making some tough decisions about what we can afford (as well as what we cannot afford) for the wedding. We set our wedding budget over the summer … [Read more...]
How Can We Afford a Wedding?
By now, you know that Rob and I are working to pay off $180,000 in student loan debt. You also know that we are in the midst up planning our upcoming wedding. Typically, those two items don't mesh well. Either you are aggressively paying off debt, or you are spending a small … [Read more...]
Our Engagement Story: Maria’s Perspective
By now, you have heard Rob unfold the story of how he planned to propose to me on a trip to Chicago last April, and I know you really want to know about the exact moment when it happened. I'll resume the engagement story shortly; but before I relive that lovely moment in Grant … [Read more...]
Personalized Bridesmaid Wine Labels + A Giveaway
As Rob and I began to plan our wedding, the theme we kept returning to was adding a personal touch to make the day special for everyone involved. In the age of Pinterest, it has become all the rage to throw a big brunch for your friends and ask them to be a part of the wedding … [Read more...]
Adorably Simple Flower Girl Invitations
As Rob and I plan for our upcoming wedding, one detail that has been particularly important for me was inviting our closest friends and family members to stand beside us when we say "I do" to Rob. I wanted to make the moment particularly special for three very sweet girls. One of … [Read more...]
