Calm

I love how calm and relaxed this bride looks. I hope I can stay half as calm on our wedding day.


Image by Amanda Egan Photography

Bachelorette Party!

We celebrated my bachelorette party over the weekend and had such a good time! When we arrived at our hotel my MOH had already set up shop in our hotel room complete with music, cupcakes with adorable rings in them for each of us to wear, wine, and snacks. Oh yeah and a pinata.....filled with various single serving size bottles of alcohol....she's so crafty.

We got all dolled up and headed out to dinner, then out to the bars. We danced all night! It was a blast.

It was definitely hot out that night but we were lucky enough to find a spot near a fan, and we guarded it all night! Here you can see the fan...

And here is Elizabeth making sure someone didn't get too close to it.....haha.



I'm not sure if our photography skills were deteriorating as the night went on, or if it was just too dark to see the LCD screen, but we ended up with a few of these little numbers....



Overall it was a super fun night. I have my MOH to thank for organizing it and all my girls for helping me to have such a great night! Thanks girls!!

Shower Recap

Our couple's shower recap is long overdue....my apologies. Jeremy's parents were kind enough to host a shower for us and we had such a great time! His mom made not one, but three different cakes for us.

The topper on this cake is the same topper used at Jeremy's parents' wedding....awwww....

We did some of the normal things that you do at showers. Like chat with friends, open gifts, and show off our brand new matching aprons....

But this was no ordinary shower. It was complete with skeet shooting, and even I participated....in a dress and heels....

Apparently this is what happens when you invite boys to a shower in the middle of nowhere. However odd it may have seemed, we had a really good time. Up next....the bachelorette party weekend recap!

Bachelorette Party!!

This weekend is my Bachelorette Party!! I will be heading to Indy with my girls and hitting the town. I am so excited about it!!



I will recap next week! Have a great weekend!

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Special Considerations for Multi-Stoned Rings

Were you lucky enough to get a three stone diamond ring? If so, it may come as a surprise when you try to match the wedding band that it doesn't lie flush with the other ring. In cases like that, you can order a custom band so that it looks like more of a united pair. If you have your heart set on a multi-stone diamond ring, try to have your beloved pick one that comes with a matching band already. If he doesn't get the hint and it's already too late, try to match it with an unconventional band, like a diamond eternity ring to successfully compete and hold its own with the multi-stoned ring. It may take a little more time to find just the right fit with such a dramatic engagement ring, but it will be worth it in the end.

Blog of the Week!

I am so excited to be the Blog of the Week over at Swoon Over It! If you are not already familiar with Amanda's blog you must go check her out asap! She is a totally adorable wedding planner gone calligrapher, and her blog offers everything from wedding planning advice to sharing her own wedding experiences. Thanks Amanda!

Time with the girls

I am really looking forward to getting ready with and hanging out with my girls on the wedding day. How fun is it to play dress up with your best girls on your own wedding day?! Here are just a few BM shots that I am loving and looking forward to.....


Image by Daria Bishop


Image by Punam Bean Photography


Image by Megan W Photography


Image by Evoke Photography

I LOVE this next shot! I love how quirky it is, yet you know exactly what is going on....

Image by Ben Chrisman

I love love love shots of the BMs all lined up with their bouquets in hand, and this one is a perfect example.

Jessica's wedding by Nicole Green