“Two Less Fish in the Sea” Engagement Party

Planning parties is something I truly love- anything from a small girl’s night in to a big holiday celebration. My favorite kind of event to plan, however, is a SURPRISE. There’s just something about the guest(s) of honor having no idea what’s coming that makes me giddy with excitement. This past fall, I had the absolute privilege of throwing not one, […]

Traditional Anniversary Gift Guide

Time flies when you get married. Doing life with someone is truly an adventure and I am fortunate to have the best of the best. He listens to me talk nonstop about my career goals, happily does our finances and puts up with my not-so-great dance moves. Marriage. It’s great. With that said, when anniversaries […]

New Year, New Habits

When you think about New Years Resolutions, you might think of a year when your resolutions crashed and burned. Or maybe you think about a year when you achieved and accomplished something great. Whatever the case may be, I’m not here to talk about the success rate of resolutions. I want to talk to you about […]

Christmas Decorating on a (Bride’s) Budget

Guess who’s back… back again… PAULA’S BACK, tell a friend! This break from blogging has been way too long and let me tell you I HAVE MISSED IT SO MUCH. I promise it was for a good reason. After 5 months of studying, I am officially a certified personal trainer! I am so excited to start […]

10 Ways to be Self Motivated

I have never struggled with self-motivation as much as I am right now! Why now??! I have no idea, but let me tell you that it is NOT a good time to be struggling with it. Approximately 87% of my life right now is counting on the ability for me to motivate myself. Working out. Eating […]

Unique DIY Wedding Backdrops

Smile! Click. These days, the bride and groom aren’t the only ones smiling for pictures. Photo booths have become a popular way to keep guests entertained, while allowing some extra creativity. Whether you are enhancing a dull room, or showcasing your venue’s beautiful scenery, these gorgeous backdrop ideas will add a major wow factor to your […]

Blog Milestone

Today is a big day! Not only is it a day off work for the Queen’s birthday (HBD Queen!), but it also marks my 50th blog post! Cake was of course necessary to celebrate these two occasions, so Mo and I made a banoffee pie together. This is the first time we’ve tried this English […]

DIY Wedding Favors

Show your guests some love while having fun (and saving money) in the process! Give your wedding favors a special personal touch with these handmade favors for every season and style. Spring/Summer Wedding Favors Cactus Tin Plant | Customized Koozies | Hanging Heart Birdseed | Wooden Coasters Fall Wedding Favors S’more Kits | Mama’s Pie in a Jar | Hot […]

Delegate Your Stress Away

“I will NEVER be a Bridezilla!” Give it a couple of months, a few deposits paid, and a “to-do” list with no end in sight and all of a sudden… we’ve got ourselves a Bridezilla. There is one key word when it comes to not turning into Bridezilla: DELEGATE. Whether you are having a big wedding […]

Say Yes to the (MOB) Dress

Alright brides, you’ve said Yes to the Dress… now it’s mom’s turn! Choosing your wedding gown and your bridesmaids colors are two very big decisions, but finding the right dress for your mom and mother-in-law are just as important. Working at David’s Bridal, I had a lot of moms come in who had no idea what colors worked […]