My DH and I planned a semi-DW in Sonoma to take place Christmas weekend. Our wedding was December 23, 2017 and we kept our guest list small at 40 guests.... View More
My DH and I planned a semi-DW in Sonoma to take place Christmas weekend. Our wedding was December 23, 2017 and we kept our guest list small at 40 guests. I enjoyed the planning process so much that I'm still here to help other couples plan their beautiful wedding. I'm one of the "Rockstars" of the community which means that I'm here for you to answer any questions you may have regarding the wedding planning process. Best wishes on your wedding!
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Happily married 🎉
December 23, 2017
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Is lace a requirement for your dress and/or your veil? For me, it was! I had my dress and veil custom made and in the design process the one thing I really wanted was lace. It is so pretty and...
How did your FS propose? Or were you the one who proposed? Share your story! As for me, my DH proposed on Christmas Eve in 2016. The proposal itself was a complete surprise. I thought it would happen...
I'm so excited to share my dress and veil I had custom made and the process behind it for those contemplating doing the same. I found my dressmaker on Yelp and met with her back in January. We went...
Have you found your hair and makeup artist (HMUA)? Or, if you're already married who did you use? Share who you used or plan to use so those brides who are still searching can get some ideas. I used...
Are you getting married in California? If so, post pictures of your ceremony and reception venues. I got married in Sonoma. Our ceremony was at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and our reception was at...
February is the month my DH and I met and began dating so we'll be celebrating 4 years together this month! We took our first selfie about a week after meeting. We were quickly smitten with each...
DESCRIPTION OF THE WEEKEND AND GENERAL ADVICE Friday, the day before the wedding, I woke up with a cold. Fortunately my excitement for the wedding helped me keep my energy up, but my throat was...
What type of veil are you wearing or did you wear? What decisions went into picking your veil - dress detail, train length, something else? Where did you get your veil? I had my veil custom made. I...
I can't believe it has been one year already! This year has seen its ups and downs. The biggest up is we finally finished our house remodel. We still have the landscaping to complete but the interior...
My DH's family always gets together for Christmas brunch and it's a relaxing, fun time where we drink mimosas and open presents. We always bring a honey baked ham. Growing up, my family was more...
Do you or your spouse do the cooking? I'm surprised to say that my DH actually does the cooking! It surprises me because before we met each other that wasn't the case. He usually allowed his partner...
Burgundy seems to be a popular wedding color lately - no matter the season! I used burgundy in my wedding because I love how rich and vibrant it comes across both in person and in photographs. It is a...
Who else was like me and obsessed over their invitations? I love pretty paper and enjoyed customizing my invitations with the seller, Pretty Lil Notes I found on Etsy who designed them based on my...
I have always loved sapphires so when DH took me to the jewelry store to show him the type of rings I liked I knew I wanted something with sapphires. My favorite part of my e-ring is the hidden...
Hi WW couples! I can't believe a year ago this time my DH and I were getting ready to take our engagement pictures, and now we're married! Since we had a Christmas wedding, I wanted the setting for...
Some people say weddings bring out the worst in people. Family drama even sometimes erupt when nothing was present before. Tensions are high and a lot of money is at stake. Other people love weddings....
My MIL took these pictures of the First Look. We initially weren't going to do a First Look but I'm so glad we did. It was very special and didn't take anything away from that moment he saw me walk...
Today is exactly 2 months since our wedding and I have been not-so-patiently waiting for my pro pics. My photographer sent me these sneak peak pictures - can't wait to see the rest! Twirling Under the...
Still waiting for my pro pics, but in the meantime, here is my highlight video from my videographer. I made some friendships on here and a couple of WW brides came to the wedding. Wedding Highlights ...
December 23rd in Sonoma was a beautiful day filled with so much love and laughter. Everything exceeded my expectations and went according to plan. I owe it all to hiring the best vendors and trusting...
