WEDDING BELLS

I decided it was time to marry my best friend of 10 years...during a global pandemic. I thought it would be a small event with just us and family. I looked into getting a nice Airbnb house and using the yard. Their rules changed due to Covid-19. My next thought as more people were being invited was a small venue. Those were mostly closed due to Covid. We finally settled on the best and most beautiful venue -- Jordan Pines campground in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The spot was perfect and beautiful. It allowed for more guests to come and be socially distanced out in the open air.

With the help of my mother, we sent out invitations, made some decorations, got some nice outfits prepared, and then we did the thing! It started out raining all morning, tapered off in the afternoon, and became a spectacularly beautiful evening for the ceremony and small reception. Here are a few photos to recap the day.

I love you, Brandon.

 

PROMISE RING

What's love got to do with it? What has happened to our world where your relationship isn't official unless you post it on social media?! People used to give a promise ring to show their love and commitment to each other. I find it really romantic.

Is this ring a passing fad or a new way for couples to declare their love?

Brilliance.com has a new Promise Ring collection. It is a lovely way to say "I Promise" to love you and be faithful to our relationship. Check them out and let your loved one know your promise of love.

TODD & MICHELLE'S NH WEDDING

My cousin Todd married his cute, little lady friend last weekend at Flag Hill Winery. I love my family and couldn't pass up an opportunity to celebrate with them in New Hampshire.

The views at the winery were fabulous

 and the weather was perfect.

The venue did a great job setting things up and having them run smoothly.

 Cake pops were on point.

 Some of my cousins from California were there too.

The ceremony was short and sweet  

 and even had their dog included in the walk down the aisle.

 Congratulations, Todd and Michelle!

WEDDING COOKIES

IF
I was getting married tomorrow (and that's a pretty big if), I would have these Czech wedding cookies at the reception. I just ate them today on a whim and it was like heaven in my mouth (keep your thoughts clean, guys). 

I had the cream (not my fave), nut, and poppy seed varieties. OHMYGOSH. And they're pretty to look at as well.

ROYAL WEDDING

Dear Prince Harry, 

Let's make it a double Royal Wedding! 

(wink wink. Nudge nudge. Say no more say no more). 

They'd never expect an American bird in the Royal Family.

xoxoxo