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I know a lot of you were just so curious to see what came in this month's Bride Box, that I figured I'd feature it below! A big thank you to all at The Bride Box for my generous box!
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Just in case you don't know what this little box of goodies is, here's the 411. The Bride Box is a monthly subscription for future brides that consists of a box full of gifts to help you plan, prepare and pamper for your day of bridal bliss. Have I peaked your interest? You can subscribe here.
Enjoy a few photos of what I received in my August box! It comes all wrapped up adorably and delivered right to your front door. If this doesn't make you excited, I don't know what will.
Inside of the box, a sweet reminder is found. "You're Engaged!" BRB, swooning.
This notepad is my favorite thing in this box! I am constantly jotting down ideas and reminders for our upcoming wedding. It is the perfect size and has made a home right on my office desk.
Get all the goodies below:
(Use code BYEBYESUMMER to save 20% on next $20 or more purchase!)
Want to sign up for a monthly box of your own? Click here.
xo, Jess
- 7:31:00 AM
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First things first, let me start by saying, a year ago today I agreed to meet a friend's brother for coffee. Who knew that we'd be where we are today with so many memories already made.
Happy Anniversary to my favorite person in the world. I love you Z.
Moving on from the sappy love shoutout - I SAID YES to the dress! Ah!! I am SO excited! Yes, that's a photo of it below but all I will tell you in that it is from my all time favorite Wedding Shop, BHLDN, Anthropologie's wedding line. When searching for a dress, a big worry of mine was that I'd find something that was stiff, itchy, and just too bridal for me. After a few dresses, I found one that really feels great on and that I feel absolutely beautiful in!
Ps. You know that it has to be something I can dance in. Ha!
Happy Anniversary to my favorite person in the world. I love you Z.
Ps. You know that it has to be something I can dance in. Ha!
Oh and the adorable monogrammed garment bag it's in? It is the perfect place to store my dress until the big day. Thanks to my girl Amy over at SewPeepsBoutique. Check her out!
Also, sorry not sorry that I continue to geek out about this whole engagement. All chances of me being cool as a cucumber during this process disappeared faster than the first half of my wedding budget. Ha! Which brings us to the next item on the agenda for today.
I received this adorable box last week from The Bride Box and it was the perfect Thursday pick-me-up! Seriously just love getting goodies in the mail especially if they are wedding related. The Bride Box is a monthly subscription for future brides that consists of a box of goodies for the big day. You can subscribe here. Trust me, it is so much fun to come home to this!
Ps. A full Bride Box review is coming up later this week. Stay tuned.
Ps. A full Bride Box review is coming up later this week. Stay tuned.
Oh and here's the latest and greatest...
Book photographer (we have options!)
Book videographer (spoke to two!)
Book band (planning to check out a few in the next few weeks)
Book caterer & bar (Menu Tasting This Weekend!)
Send wedding website live
Book ceremony musician
Book rentals
Book makeup artist & hair stylist
Makeup/hair trial #1
Take formal engagement pictures
Select and order groom & groomsmen attire
Book cake baker
Discuss cookies & cupcakes (Future MIL, yay)
Hire coordinator
Buy cake knife & server
Order save the dates (Deciding between 2 designs!)
Finalize guest list
Send save the dates
Book officiant
Pre-marital getaway
Pre-marital classes
Order guest book
Hire a calligrapher – Good thing there is one in the family!
MOB & MOG dress shopping
Sister dress shopping
Find wedding shoes
Find wedding jewelry
Order wedding silk sash
Order wedding silk sash
Find garter
Menu tasting
Discuss signature drink
Take bridal portraits / hair & makeup 2nd trial
Dress Measurements
1st dress fitting
2nd dress fitting
Order ceremony programs/Menus
Figure out where I'm getting ready & where Z is getting ready
Create wedding-day timeline
Order invitations, matching stationary and thank you cards
Mail invitations
Create wedding seating chart
Book rehearsal dinner venue
Buy RD dress
Order wedding favors
Order custom cocktail napkins
Order bridal party gifts
Order MOB and MOG gifts
Bachelorette party
Bridal showers
Order wedding bands
Put together shot list for photographer
Get marriage license
Book honeymoon
RD invitations
Music selections for band and ceremony
First dance songs
Book wedding night hotel room
Get engagement ring cleaned
Walk down the aisle & say I do!
xo, Jess
- 6:27:00 AM
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Happy Monday! I literally spotted this top and crossbody clutch within 5 minutes of being in Francesca's a few weeks back and knew that they both had to be mine. The top has the cutest tassels down the center of the shirt and around the sleeves and it sits so nicely on the shoulders. I paired both the shirt and floral clutch together with a pair of jeans over the weekend for the perfect #ootd out on the town with my main squeeze. Thanks to my girl Christina over at Dee's Salon for my sweet braided updo! It kept me cool all night long especially with his summer heat.
Oh and currently all tops are 25% off today online and in stores!
xo, Jessica
- 11:39:00 AM
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I am so excited to share with you all, a glimpse into our I Do BBQ complete with a mix of rustic country chic and garden party! My mom seriously outdid herself with the decor and it turned out beautifully.
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My future MIL pitched in with her expert baking skills too and cooked us up some eye-catching and mouth-watering cupcakes and cookies - seriously almost too cute to eat! Tied with a cute little jute bow, these mason jars cookies stole the show!
Our guests received favors including coozies, mini mason jars filled with sweet BBQ sauce and the prettiest mason jar cookies. The traditional BBQ flair was served including bullet pork, mac and cheese, and cole slaw.
It took weeks to plan something so sweet and simple, and it honestly went by way too fast! I wish I could have enjoyed our guests more but we made the best of it.
Thanks to all who braved the heat (August in Florida in NO joke) and for all who made our engagement party so special. Enjoy a few pics from our day.
xo, Jessica
- 9:40:00 AM
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My Matron and Maid of Honor said yes, of course! Sharing a little sneak peek into how I asked my two very best friends to share in Zach and I's special day next year.
With some help from a few fabulous Etsy friends and my crafty future MIL, these boxes turned out beautifully!
With some help from a few fabulous Etsy friends and my crafty future MIL, these boxes turned out beautifully!
xo, Jess
- 6:31:00 AM
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We are making some progress this week! (only 297 days to go LOL) We picked our main wedding color, started to ask our bridal party (more on that next week), and now are in the works of finalizing some vendors. Things are happening people!
First things first, our proposal story was published on How He Asked! You can see more of ours here. Seriously, it was so much fun to write about our little love story and I hope you all enjoy it.
Photo taken by: Christina Klingler Photography
How adorable is this vintage initial ring box?! Ps. This may or may not contain our main wedding color. Wink wink.
I'm really loving these hangers as bridal gifts for the big day! What do you think?
My best friend flies in this weekend for our engagement party and I am SO looking forward to a weekend full of fun with our family and friends!
Here's the latest and greatest...
Book photographer (we have options!)
Book videographer (spoke to two!)
Book band (planning to check out a few in the next few weeks)
Ask bridal party to be in wedding (coming soon - shh!)
Book caterer & bar (debating between two!)
Send wedding website live
Book ceremony musician
Book rentals
Book makeup artist & hair stylist
Makeup/hair trial #1
Take formal engagement pictures
Select bridesmaid dresses
Select and order groom & groomsmen attire
Purchase accessories for dress
Book cake baker
Discuss cookies & cupcakes (Future MIL, yay)
Hire coordinator
Buy cake knife & server
Order save the dates (Deciding between 2 designs!)
Finalize guest list
Send save the dates
Book officiant
Pre-marital getaway
Pre-marital classes
Order guest book
Hire a calligrapher – Good thing there is one in the family!
MOB & MOG dress shopping
Sister dress shopping
Find wedding shoes
Find wedding jewelry
Find garter
Menu tasting
Discuss signature drink
Take bridal portraits / hair & makeup 2nd trial
Dress Measurements
1st dress fitting
2nd dress fitting
Order ceremony programs/Menus
Figure out where I'm getting ready & where Z is getting ready
Create wedding-day timeline
Order invitations, matching stationary and thank you cards
Mail invitations
Create wedding seating chart
Book rehearsal dinner venue
Buy RD dress
Order wedding favors
Order custom cocktail napkins
Order bridal party gifts
Order MOB and MOG gifts
Bachelorette party
Bridal showers
Order wedding bands
Put together shot list for photographer
Get marriage license
Book honeymoon
RD invitations
Music selections for band and ceremony
First dance songs
Book wedding night hotel room
Get engagement ring cleaned
Walk down the aisle & say I do!
xo, Jess
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- 11:06:00 AM
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Can you believe it's already August? Oh, how time flies. I am looking forward to so many exciting events this month from our engagement party this weekend to our one year anniversary getaway at the end of the month! Eek!
To celebrate the end of July, I'm sharing a few of my favorite Instagram posts from last month below.
So where to begin - oh we had a housewarming party and my future MIL made us the sweetest little house cookies. Check out more of her work here.
We picked a wedding venue! This was SO exciting! And this Kate Spade wedding planner is just the cutest!
xo, Jessica
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To celebrate the end of July, I'm sharing a few of my favorite Instagram posts from last month below.
So where to begin - oh we had a housewarming party and my future MIL made us the sweetest little house cookies. Check out more of her work here.
We picked a wedding venue! This was SO exciting! And this Kate Spade wedding planner is just the cutest!
I started a new job - this is very exciting as well! Back to an old stomping ground and it feels pretty good.
We spent time in our favorite place for a few days in the Florida Keys. PS. Loving these Luca & Danni bangles! The Florida one is going to be a hit this Fall.
Shared one of my favorite looks so far! Gingham shorts are everything.
xo, Jessica
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