For our wedding, I almost didn't bother with a wedding favor. I hated the idea of spending money and time making something that people would toss on their way out. Let's be honest, no one wants a little picture frame with my wedding date on it or almonds that end in the trash. I really wanted something meaningful or to not bother at all. After plenty of time spent on Pinterest and the wedding blogs, I felt inspired by the idea of a DIY spice rub wedding favor for our guests! My hubby and I ... View the Post
{Wedding Wednesday} My Bridal Shower
I've never had a shower before. A shower of gifts, that is. I must say, I wish we could have them more often! My girls really knew how to make me feel special with lots of beautiful details and small touches that we so, exactly me. I had a Coco Chanel Parisian-inspired bridal shower complete with the cutest little party favors (that I'm so obsessed with) Postino's bruschetta, Sprinkles cupcakes and cute glitter cutouts for one of our games. And so. much. food. And a bubbly bar too! ... View the Post
{Wedding Wednesday} DIY Floral Centerpieces
Flowers can eat up a huge part of your wedding budget. And with my taste, I was super worried about being able to get what I want while not going overboard. (Thank you, Pinterest, for giving me ridiculous expectations.) In this week's episode of Behind the Veil, I got to meet with Shelli, the owner of Community Florist who will be doing the flowers for my wedding and she gave me some great tips on saving money for your wedding flowers---doing it yourself! Now, I've said it before: I am not at ... View the Post
30 Things
I'm turning 30. There. I said it. Now you all know the truth. There's something about entering a new decade, especially one as daunting as 30 (ack!) that makes every single nerve in your body start to panic. I'm 1/3 of the way done with my life. I still need to do X,Y,Z. I didn't get A, B and C done. I'm not pretty enough. Skinny enough. Successful enough. My life is running away from me! Says this little evil voice in the back of most women's heads and seems to come to a ROAR when birthdays ... View the Post
Behind the Veil: Down the Aisle in Desert Style!
Our Wedding Wednesday series just got kicked up...several notches! The fabulous Rolf's Salon and Arizona Weddings magazine will be filming a series of bridal videos where I share my favorite tips, tricks and tools for creating your own Glamorous Desert Wedding. You'll get a behind-the-scenes peek at my wedding planning, too! (I've even dragged my handsome fiance along for the ride!) Whether you're on a budget or money is no object, I'll show you how to create sizzling style on your Big Day! ... View the Post
Our Engagement
{Love} Sometimes, pictures is all you really need. We spent a lovely Sunday shooting these at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. It was such a fun place to shoot! I can't wait until our next photo session which, of course, will be our wedding. Until then this is our first, and our last, photo session before we are husband and wife. I can't wait. Special thanks to the lovely and talented Jane at Jane Z Photography for capturing this moment in our ... View the Post
