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Two Years

“Dearly beloved, we have gathered here to get through this thing called life.” 6/6/15

Veganism Put A Strain on My Marriage

I finished my vegan challenge. I had to, for the sake of my marriage. When I first declared I was going vegan for the month of January, E defiantly said he would not participate. Which I expected, and respected his decision. This challenge wasn’t intended to be a permanent life change or a political stance. […]

Should I Be Worried?

We spent three months planning our dream honeymoon, and now it seems we’ve got some weather issues. I know I said to check before you book your trip, which we did (sort of), but then I read this and this, and um, now I’m thinking about rerouting our honeymoon through Europe…should I be worried?

Wedding Wednesday: What I Learned In My First Month of Marriage

Some people think marriage changes everything. Those people aren’t married. Some things do change. Some things have to change. Other things remain constant, and that’s comforting. Here’s what I’ve learned in my first month of marriage.

Wedding Wednesday: Our Cake is Here! 

After we left the top of our wedding cake in Barbados, our wedding planner Jean Hill was nice enough to Fed Ex it to us! It made it through customs and arrived yesterday, in tact, still frozen. It will stay tucked in our freezer until June 6, 2016.

The Wedding Cake We Left Behind

E and I have already broken one wedding tradition: saving the top of your wedding cake for the first anniversary. Newlyweds are supposed to freeze the top of their wedding cake and eat it on their first wedding anniversary. It’s tradition. it’s good luck. And I’m all for doing whatever I can to bless my […]

The 300 Wedding: The Highlight Reel

photo by Gina Francesca Photography and Design Wow. The 300 wedding was the absolute most fun I’ve ever had in my life!

Wedding Wednesday: One Major Cake Disappointment

Today on Wedding Wednesday, I’m revealing something truly heartbreaking. I’m not going to have something I’ve always dreamed of for my wedding. Since the idea of marrying E became a reality, I looked forward to one special moment between him and I during the wedding that I’m not going to experience. I feel heavy in […]

Wedding Wednesday: Two Months Away

Invitations: In the mail! Dress: being constructed! Bridesmaids: Chosen! Groomsmen: chosen (but E hasn’t told them both yet). Menus: choosing food this week Cake: Chose two, finalizing decision today! Rehearsal dinner menu: set! Reception dinner menu: choosing items this week Wedding bands: need to order DJ: hired! Making progress! Still a lot left to do. […]

Wedding Wednesday: Advice on Having a Child-Free Wedding

E, 4 years old,  as ring bearer at his aunt’s wedding. I love kids. Love love love. But I also love rum. And sharp objects. And pools. And dark nights under the stars by the beach. All of which will be on hand at our wedding. None of which are good for children.

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