3 Forbidden Wedding Night Topics
No more holding back ladies! Let’s talk about the real questions we have about the wedding night.
Second Guessing Yourself? Here’s What you Should Do.
My mind was lost out in limbo, waiting for clear direction on the next step to take. The longer I was there, the further I felt from myself and my ability to be confident in my decision. I felt stuck on autopilot with no idea of how to shift into a different gear. I...
Limited Time Offers
If you want to keep up with the latest and greatest sales and promotions, check out this page for ways you can save. Each year there are certain promotions that I live for and this morning I woke to find that two of those deals had finally arrived in my inbox. That's...
LEARN THE TRICK TO GLOWING SKIN – FREE PRODUCTS WITH $20 PURCHASE INCLUDED
I’ve been married for just over a year and every time I see certain family members and friends I always get comments like – “Your skin is glowing. Do we have a little one on the way?” or “I love your hair. It’s growing so fast. You know little boys usually make your...
DIY: Elegant Centerpieces
Welcome my fellow Do It Yourself-er! Before we begin today's discussion, I wanted to share this thought with you. I am definitely a lover of DIY projects, but with all the pressure of planning a wedding, I realized I took on too many projects. I had to take the time...
WEDDING REGISTRY: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Wedding Mindset Yes, planning a wedding can be super stressful especially when you decide to plan without a wedding planner, but there are a few items on the task list that you can't help but to enjoy — tastings, bridal shows and the all rewarding wedding registry....
SWEETEN YOUR WEDDING WITH A CANDY BUFFET
Dear current and future brides, if you haven't already, it's time to make a Pinterest account and begin planning. You can probably guess one of my favorite things to do is find DIY projects and plan events on Pinterest. I virtually planned a wedding full of ideas and...
Win Your Wedding At The Bridal Show!
Hello Brides!! If you've been following along, we have been discussing a lot of tips and tricks to save on your wedding. Well, today is no different! Have you heard, seen or been to a bridal show?! This is a must ladies. Bridal shows are more than just vendors trying...
SAVE MONEY ON YOUR WEDDING BY ELIMINATING THESE 5 ITEMS
Money is limited. Memories are not. There are things that are traditional for a wedding, but very quickly become a waste of money. Save your coins and invest it in something that's worth the memory. 1. Save The Dates This is our STD, which by now in wedding terms you...
How To Know If You Need A Wedding Planner
More and more brides are planning their weddings without the assistance of a wedding planner. Now it is time for you to decide if you are a bride who must do with or can do without a wedding planner. Before we start, let me make sure you know the difference...
WEIGHT FOR THE WEDDING
For some of us, weight is a big deal. We're consumed by our image. However, we're not all ready to talk about it. Well, since it's just us...let's talk about it now. New Years and my Engagement. Just two weeks apart, those are the most recent moments I've thought...
Take A Break From Wedding Planning
Brides, tell 'em — planning ain't easy! We all have an idea, even if just a hint, of what we want our wedding day to be like. It could be as basic as a big inexpensive party with lots of people. That's where we started. Most of the engagement is spent planning the...
QUESTIONS FOR THE NEWLYWEDS
There are two main questions that people have been asking us since we got married. It's time to discuss them. Let me know what you think in the comments below. Societies idea of happily ever after needs to change. It doesn't always mean we follow the old rules. When...
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR WEDDING
Pinterest Youtube Save money on your wedding so you can spend it during your marriage. Keep reading to discover ways to spend less and have more. Make sure to leave a comment and tell me how you saved money during your wedding! So, it's time to plan your...
Step By Step Guide to Name Change After the Wedding
Youtube Pinterest Facebook Just married and planning to change your name (or not)? Let's talk about where to start. You must first decide if you want to spend time filling in the forms or if you prefer the convenience of someone else auto-filling the...
10 Things To Do After the Wedding
It's time to get your to do list and budget for after the wedding together. Don't be left shocked like me! Today, June 21st, marks our one month anniversary. With the exception of our honeymoon, the first month was not what I expected. I thought when the wedding was...
Brooks, Party Of 2
ASHLY & AARON'S WEDDING Today, April 21st, starts our one month countdown. Let the excitement (and nervousness...) begin!! HOW WE MET Our story began in college, as student-athletes of the greatest Track & Field recruiting class of all time (in our opinion)....
SEARCHING FOR YOUR WEDDING DRESS? HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW!
Youtube Pinterest Facebook Hey love! It seems to me like you're here because you've started looking for your wedding dress (or you will start looking very soon.) Well there are a few things you should know before you make a decision. It all starts with research....
WEDDING: 260 GUEST, $12,000 BUDGET
Note: If you have a lengthy guest list but a small budget and haven't decided how to cut people off, then this is for you. After my engagement set in I thought to myself, "I need to get organized and be decisive since everyone will be looking at me for...
BASIC TOOLS FOR PLANNING THE PERFECT WEDDING
If you haven't already, make sure to check out "WEDDING: 260 GUEST, $12,000 BUDGET" to get caught up. If you're anything like me, you have been planning your wedding for months. Initially, it seemed like an easy task to do yourself. However, planning your dream...
LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS
HERE’S HOW YOU AND YOUR PARTNER CAN LOSE WEIGHT TOGETHER
HERE'S HOW YOU AND YOUR PARTNER CAN LOSS WEIGHT TOGETHER At the beginning of the year, we all have these goals to get in shape and be the best us we can be. It's December, so by now, you have probably given up on your resolution. Usually, by March I quit, only to...
How To Decide Where To Spend Holidays As A Newlywed.
It's the holiday season! The time of year I I enjoy most, next to my birth month. People are generally nicer and everyone is excited about their upcoming break and travel. Besides the cold weather (I am a summer baby living for the sun), I really do enjoy the last 3...
Second Guessing Yourself? Here’s What you Should Do.
My mind was lost out in limbo, waiting for clear direction on the next step to take. The longer I was there, the further I felt from myself and my ability to be confident in my decision. I felt stuck on autopilot with no idea of how to shift into a different gear. I...
Be Inspired! We All Need This Moment of Inspiration.
This may have been a song from 1968, but, honey, this song is still very relevant in 2018 for many of us. Reading the lyrics reminded me that I am not alone in my feelings, and I can come out of these moments, especially when you have the right support around you. I...
3 CONVERSATIONS YOU’LL REGRET NOT HAVING
I love the advancement of technology almost as much as I hate it and what having it has done to us as a people. I started to worry when my niece and nephew asked what that sound was coming from the phone, with the cord attached to it. That's right people a dial...
Should You Move-In Before Marriage?
You Don’t Have To Be Traditional Today is another day to be honest with ourselves. The days of marriage-before-children and move-in-after-marriage are long behind us. That’s not to say it doesn’t still happen, but it doesn’t have the same stigma if you do things a...
THESE EXPECTATIONS ARE POISONING YOUR RELATIONSHIP
The month of May marks another great milestone for my husband and I. During this time we decided to reflect on the questions that we discussed during premarital counseling to see if there was anything we could improve upon. I want to share these questions with you...
POST-NUPTIAL SHUTOFF: ARE YOU EXPERIENCING IT?
The other day, hubby and I were out talking to a group of friends from college. It didn't take long for everyone to start reminiscing about the good ole' days and how life has changed. Then came an unsuspecting question directed at my husband— "so have you started...
Are Your Parents The Problem In Your Relationship?
There was a time when I thought my family was the only one with enough secrets to write a book. I never wanted to repeat the troubled relationships I saw. Many of us just shoot for the opposite extreme of what we witnessed growing up. Until I had the chance to witness...
3 Ways To End An Argument With Your Significant Other
Let's be honest here, when people throw in their two cents about relationships, you judge their advice based on their relationship success. You may have even found yourself immediately rejecting them without consideration. I've found myself thinking, "no thank...
Find Healing Through Your Relationship
In November, we chatted about worthwhile relationship advice to reach relationship goals. Among that advice was the importance of knowing your love language and learning your partners as well (If you missed that conversation, check it out HERE.) Of course, this topic...
Relationship Advice to Reach Relationship Goals
Yes, my husband and I are new to the marriage life, but we have been together for a while; Eight years, that is. Married people, dating people, single people... they're all the same, they think that they have the key to a good relationship. While I always say you...
5 Things To Do Before Finalizing your Honeymoon Date
Pinterest Youtube Facebook Through all the stress, tears, thinning edges and hair breaking off, I made it! The wedding came and went. I was living for the party. I just wanted to eat and dance and sing the night away. By the time we made it back to our hotel room we...
Hilton Head Island: Show Me Your Strength!
They say you never forget how to ride a bike. It's been years since the last time I had gone on a bike ride. On one of those days when we were just sitting around on vacation we decided to go bike riding. It was like being a kid again! I wanted to stand on the seat...
Lazy Date Night!
Youtube Pinterest Facebook We've hit the age where all of our friends are going through huge life changes like marriage, babies, graduations and entering into their careers/promotions. Basically we are out celebrating every other weekend. I'm genuinely happy to...