So, last we left off I had just gotten in my wedding dress (!) and was preparing to meet Corey for our first look.  A first look is when you see each other before the ceremony in order to have more time for pictures, and also to be able to spend some time with each

I have been a bit of a tree hugger for as long as I can remember.  I try to do my part by keeping my carbon footprint as small as possible, but I am still a girl who likes pretty and sparkly things.  It is a difficult balance to strike, as I do eat meat,

I was at Anthropologie a few weeks ago and noticed these… And I thought to myself, “Those people are crazy inside their heads if they think anyone would pay $38 for that.”  Well, enough people paid $38 for them that they are sold out on the website.  I will admit that they are adorable.  I

Egg nog is one of those Christmas traditions that tends to be somewhat polarizing.  Either you love it or you despise it.  I for one am pretty much obsessed.  One of my favorite versions is  Harris Teeter’s light egg nog mixed half and half with skim milk and a splash of Italian Sweet Cream coffee

“These are a few of my favorite things.” I must admit that I have not cared much about gift wrapping until recently.  However, I have now come to a place in my life where I really do feel that presents seem more special when they are beautifully wrapped.  I enjoy brown paper packages tied up

Once we finished with makeup and hair, we drove over to the venue, Whitehead Manor.  Let me tell you that by this point, everything was a complete blur and I was so glad I had been organized beforehand.  I had made a detailed schedule for all bridal party members, helpers, and vendors.  Thank the lord,