Post contains affiliate links. I only link to products and resources I genuinely support. I don’t take marriage lessons lightly! Thirty years ago today, my parents both took the day off work and exchanged their wedding vows at the Little Church of La Villita, with only a photographer to witness the occasion. Almost nine months… [Read More]
Rettew Says I Do!
When Dan and I started discussing marriage, we agreed on all the big things, including the length of our engagement. We both wanted a short engagement. We figured if we were already set on committing our lives together, we didn’t need to have a long, drawn-out period of time between the proposal and our wedding…. [Read More]
A Toast to Harry and Celia
2014 has been an exciting year for the Long family. Dan and I wed on March 22. Jeremy graduated from Clemson University on May 9. Most recently, Harry and Celia wed on October 4. It was a joyous weekend with friends and family coming together from near and far to celebrate my twin brother and… [Read More]
When My Secret Fiancé Officially Proposed
A year ago today, Dan asked me to marry him! Even though we had already finished our premarital counseling, picked a date, and booked our church by the proposal, Dan still managed to completely surprise me with his proposal. As I’ve mentioned before, I was interning at Kappa Kappa Gamma when Dan and I first… [Read More]
How to Style a Pink Dress Three Different Ways
A few months ago, when Lilly Pulitzer held their After-Party Sale, I bought two new dresses and a belt. I showed off my white eyelet dress and bow belt already, but today I’m featuring my pink eyelet dress! Before I go any further, I must acknowledge that my best friend Libbi helped me pick out… [Read More]
Currently 2.0 — Weddings, Blogging, and More
Smelling: Candles. While I did burn my Ocean candle and my Sand candle during the summer, I don’t really start to burn scented candles that often until fall. Right now my favorite combination is to burn three different dessert-scented candles at the same time. Their scents mingle so nicely in the living room and kitchen…. [Read More]