When thinking about who I wanted to be at my wedding, there were some women who I absolutely wanted to be there and be a part of the celebration. These ladies have been a part of my life for a long time, even as we have been separated by distance and life circumstances. But for my wedding, I knew the …

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ALL I NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT DRESS SHOPPING I DIDN’T LEARN FROM T.V.

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A few weeks ago, my mom was finally able to come to town to help me shop for my dress. She only had a weekend, but I definitely wanted to have her there for this important occasion. I made arrangements to take a day off work, booked …

Now that my save the date cards are safely in the hands of my guests, I can share them with you! I had been scheming about these cards since the first days of wedding planning, and I’m super excited.  That’s because, in a hidden away building not far from my office is the Anderson Design Group. You may not recognize …

I like flowers. Really, I do. But when it comes to our wedding, flowers are way down low on the priorities list. Sure they look pretty, but large, complicated centerpieces are a bit unnecessary for my venue. Plus our reception is in the evening and outdoors, and I would much rather focus on candles and lighting (stuff that our guests …

Over the holidays, I faced a myriad of questions about theme, color, decor, etc. etc. etc. I realized then that it was time to stop gathering inspiration and start really nailing down my vision. So I went throw my lots (and lots) of saved pictures to find those that spoke to me. I was looking for fun and whimsical, but …