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I’m proud to be from the south, a Carolina girl (South Carolina that is), raised on collard greens, beach music, college football, and sweet tea. Living in Wisconsin for two years, I missed the slower pace, hearing friends say “y’all”, … Read more
Its nice to have the occasional mixed drink but I’m the type of person who can always taste an alcohol in anything. It gets frustrating. My liquor of choice is vodka and I purchase top of the line, even flavored … Read more
There’s one thing you can count on when it comes to weddings…they’re expensive. Luckily, there are lots of ways to save money on your wedding. Ask friends to take your wedding pictures, buy a used wedding dress, schedule the wedding … Read more
I’m a self proclaimed Wine connoisseur. A wonderful way to spend an evening is grilling out on the deck of our little beach house with friends. Of course, what kind of host would I be if I didn’t supply wine … Read more
Wedding Cake Ideas Some guys are very involved in wedding planning and some, well, unless you’re talking about tasting wedding cake or where the honeymoon should be, they’re uninterested. As far as the cake goes, most men are focused more … Read more
The Pros and Cons of Cruise Weddings Want to make getting married as simple as possible? You may want to consider tying the knot on a cruise ship. Depending on the package you choose and what the cruise line offers, … Read more
Looking for inspiration ideas on how to wear your hair on your big day? Wedding hairstyles with flowers can be simple, elegant, casual, fun, romantic and flirty. They can make a beautiful statement or just help to add texture and … Read more
What’s the coolest destination wedding favor you’ve seen or received? When planning a destination wedding , should the couple choose a unique wedding favor that compliments the destination? Whether you’re planning a beach wedding, a rustic Texas union, or an … Read more
Bride and Groom Chair Signs If you’re tying the knot in the near future and looking for ideas for Mr. and Mrs. wedding chair signs, I found some ideas. Traditional, casual, whimsical, unique and vintage; there’s a style to match … Read more
A bride’s bouquet speaks to her personal style and the tone of her big day. It might be elegant or classic, traditional or vintage, bright and colorful like the bride’s personality or monochromatic. These are some of the current, popular … Read more
Last Minute Wedding Tips You have the dress, the vendors are booked, the guests are arriving in town, now what? Here are some wedding tips and advice with things you want to avoid the week before your wedding day. Alcohol … Read more
Wedding dresses are an important part of every bride’s special day. They are also an expensive investment. For this reason, you want to find the perfect wedding dress that fits your budget, style and personality. But finding your dream wedding … Read more
This Frozen Pomegranate Margarita (or Pomarita) recipe made with freshly squeezed pomegranate juice or POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice just screams day at the beach, girls night out or backyard barbecue! Thanks, POM Wonderful.
It’s on: The Hunt to Find the Perfect Backless Wedding Dress I’m the first to admit – I was never that girl who daydreamed of getting married. After Ben proposed 5 months ago (wow, has it been that long?!?), I … Read more
By now I know you’ve heard the news, Radiator Springs has arrived at Cars Land Disneyland California Adventure Park! They’ve brought all the vintage charm of Route 66 to Southern California for your family to enjoy this summer. I recently … Read more
How many of you have a Bucket List? I hope everyone is holding up their hands right now! I won’t bore you with my entire bucket list but I do want to recommend you add “attend Summerfest” to yours if … Read more