Growing up I didn't dream about what kind of engagement ring I'd get someday, or even about the dress. Instead, I dreamed about one thing, other than my husband, of course. I wanted my wedding outside. Even more specifically, I always wanted it facing Lake Ontario (one of the Great Lakes in New York!) Thankfully, my husband agreed and I began to plan an outdoor wedding. ... Read More »
7 Places to Change Your Name After Getting Married
Congrats! If you're reading this you either just got married, or are getting married soon and would like to know all the places to change your name after getting married. Oh, and if you're still in the throes of wedding planning I wrote articles on how to save thousands on your wedding, how to plan a wedding in less than three months, and makeup tips to look beautiful on your ... Read More »
6 Tips for Planning a Long Distance Wedding
My friend Nicole is taking over today, sharing how she planned a long distance wedding. Take it away! Just recently, I planned my wedding with my middle school sweetheart. My husband is in the Marines and we’re currently stationed in beautiful San Diego. I graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in elementary education and I’m currently working as a ... Read More »
10 Simple Tips to Save Money on Your Wedding
Something happens when you start planning a wedding. Well, two things. First you realize you’re in the wrong career because professionals in the wedding business must be making a killing based on what they charge. (You want me to pay $50 to rent each chair?) And second, everything feels incredibly important. You need “blush” tinted roses, not “pink” ones. Thankfully, this ... Read More »
Plan a Wedding in Six Months or Less
When my (then) boyfriend proposed in June 2015 I had no idea that two-and-a-half months later we'd be married. In fact, I had previously made fun of friends (thankfully not to their face) that got married in under six months – they must be either crazy or pregnant! That is until my fiancé’ and I got engaged. I had always dreamed of getting married in the spring, and even though ... Read More »