Tag Archives: weddings

Sixty-Five Years, One Love

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

Today is my grandparent’s sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. That’s right. For sixty-five years they have been roommates, confidants, companions, shopping buddies, travel partners, support-systems, and teammates. In short, they are the best kind of best friends. They raised two children, watched … Continue reading →

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Preserving the Date

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

When I first began this blog, my intention was to document my experiences during the wedding planning process. It was an idea I had for a manuscript, a book I wish I could have read while I was organizing all … Continue reading →

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Revisiting: The Reveal

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

When I was single, well-meaning people would say things to me like: “Why haven’t you been able to meet someone? I don’t get it.” Though this was meant as a form of encouragement, it often felt like what they were … Continue reading →

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Revisiting: The Wedding Dress

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

For me, a wedding dress is the stuff of dreams. More so than any other aspect in the wedding planning process, shopping for my wedding gown was the activity I savored. Unless you are nominated for an Oscar, a wedding … Continue reading →

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Revisiting: The Engagement Ring

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

Second only to my dress, my engagement ring was the item that I dreamed of the most prior to the proposal.  I have always loved jewelry. More specifically, I have always loved diamond jewelry. It could be the sparkle, but … Continue reading →

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It’s in the Photograph

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

The lovely and talented Nicole from Simple Moments-Living Life to the Fullest asked me to be a guest blogger while she’s away celebrating her two year anniversary, and I was more than happy to oblige. For my contribution to Love … Continue reading →

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Girls on Film

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

I may play a hyper-normal English teacher in real life, but in my imagination, I’m a super star.  I’ve spent a good part of my life dreaming about being an actress, a role I’ve never really pursued or nabbed. A … Continue reading →

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1 + 1

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

Yesterday was my anniversary, and I forgot all about it. After a lot of talking and a little action, I started Just Married a year and a day ago. I’d already worked on the first entry prior to my start … Continue reading →

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Committed

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

When I was younger, I spent a lot of time dreaming about the person I would marry. For quite some time, I thought it would be Luke Skywalker. You can figure out what happened to that dream. The older I … Continue reading →

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The Proposal (One Year Later).

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

Not only do I despise getting up early, but I need at least ten to fifteen minutes to defrost once the alarm clock drags me from my comfortable sleep into the cold reality of morning.  In order to help myself … Continue reading →

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