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Well…best to start at the beginning, as they say! As EAD’s newest weekly contributor, I’d just like to say how very honored and excited I am to be a part of this site. To be quite honest, I’m still a little (a lot!) shocked, but absolutely thrilled that I was picked. I could gush all day about the inspiration that comes out of this blog, but instead, I’ll dive right in! So come on over, find a comfy chair and a cup of tea, and let’s get to know one another.

My name is Briana and I’m a bride-to-be who hails from colorful Colorado. I’ve already retired from two careers at the age of 25 and can now add ex-journalist and ex-ballet dancer to my resume. I’m planning my wedding in the Rocky Mountains from long distance (as I’ve been temporarily transplanted to Southern California). But more about that later…

Hubby-to-be is a bow tie-wearing medical student sweetheart named Dave, and I am extremely lucky to have such a supportive person on my team. What they say is true–wedding planning is truly akin to marriage. We’ve encountered so many conflicts, family disagreements, and scallops wrapped in bacon that we feel prepared for whatever life may throw at us next.

We’re planning our wedding for June 20, 2009 (one week after one of my fellow weekly columnists!). We’re trying to stick to a lot of DIY, homespun details; not only because it is simply cost-effective, but also because of the personal touch and feel it can bring to a wedding. Especially now, in a time when weddings have been made a little…well, industrial. The venue is a historic home on top of Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colorado, and we’re emphasizing that with our decor and theme, which I’ll tell you more about on Sunday.

So stay tuned, mon petit choux! And thank you kindly for having me!

Much love,
Briana

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