Five on Friday

HELLLLLLLLLOOOOOOO FRIDAY!

ONE. This could really be happy things 1-5....I'm exploding with excitement today even though this work week has been "one of those" because...tomorrow is my bridal shower! I know a lot of planning has gone into it, and I feel so blessed and can't wait to attend =) I am also super excited to wear this LWD that I've been oozing over in my closet ever since I purchased it!

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TWO. Next week the fiance and I are headed to Wilmington for one last pre-wedding trip to do some hair/makeup trials (well that's just me), taste testing, and venue visit. I'm looking forward to getting some more things finalized!

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THREE. New home! After living with my parents for 9 months to save for the married life, we've decided to get an apartment again. Words can't describe how excited I am to make this new little place our home. I've already been drooling over potential home decor like these little planters that would go great on our wrap-around balcony!

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FOUR. This week I marked another huge check off the ol' to-do list! I finished designing and uploading our invitations to Wedding Paper Divas. I can't wait to see the finished product in a few weeks...here's to hoping my vision becomes real!

FIVE. Hot & Spicy. The sentimental crazy person in me decided that I needed the same color nails for my bridal shower as when I was engaged. One of my fave OPI colors, and it makes me giddy!

Engagement Pics.

Linking up with Jordon & Meredith for Wedding Wednesday.

I don't really have much to say about these except that my vision came to life in every way shape and form and I'm so happy with them- courtesy of Eric Boneske Photography. 

Urban: Green Dress & Headband

Black Sweater/Cream Sweater/Necklaces: Nordstrom

Wedding Update!

Things have been very busy in the world of wedding. We just passed the 9 month mark & we're getting in the swing of things-- I'm starting to feel a bit of the "pressure" but it is the good/fun type right now! Here's a little update on the good ol' checklist-I feel like I have got a lot done until I take a gander at this monster...

Biggest news first, I found my dress and veil. It is perfect and I can't wait to wear it. It was an amazing day with my mama and some of my maids. I won't be posting any pics on here of course, because the mister tends to peruse every once in a while, but here is a dose of the happiness expressed between myself and my mama after "the find"! 

Our Save the Dates will be in the mail this week! Yes, it is pretty early according to traditional wedding etiquette, but because our big day is a "destination" for many, we wanted to give everyone plenty of time to plan/book flights. Once all have received their Save the Dates, I will share the rest of our engagement photos, which I still can't get enough of!

Engagement Pics Planning

In just a few short weeks Alex and I are headed Eastward to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family. While we're back there we figured we might as well get some wedding stuff done, since we're already making the trip. I'm excited to tour the venue with him (since my mama was with me when we chose), but we are also taking our engagement pics, so I've been on the lookout for different styles, settings, poses (yes, i'm a weird!), and most of all outfits that I like. I want them to be classic (since we're going to have them forever).

Yesterday, I finally stumbled upon a dress that is very close to what I imagined, so I decided to purchase it! I'm thinking we'll have two outfits (or maybe just me...not sure how A feels about wardrobe changes!). This dress will serve as the more "fancy" one, and then I'm still on the lookout for a more casual one.

Of course some of these pieces are way out of my price range, but that's why they are "inspiration!"

Dress/Bangle/Green Necklace/Green Blouse/Blue Blouse/Gold Necklace/Crystal Necklace/

I need to find a good statement necklace for the navy dress, but I love the classic feel and the simplicity it has (with the fun back). For the "casual" outfit, I'm thinking something like a button down blouse with a necklace and cute skinnys.

If anyone knows of good shops/sites that have affordable pieces within this realm, send them my way!