Activity for Valerie

Hi all... I haven't posted since I got married, but wanted to share my photos. I found it helpful to look through pictures when I was planning, and hope mine can give some ideas as well. My whole "theme" was gardeny, relaxed, family oriented, simple,...

Hi all... my hubby and I just got back from part 2 of our honeymoon and I am finally ready to give an overview of our day! It was really a wonderful wedding with very few bumps (that I know of). I'm excited to start talking with friends and family...

So excited to see how everything turns out. A little disappointed that it rained so much last night and I don't know if our original ceremony site will work. But, the inside option will be beautiful as well. As soon as I have pictures, I'll share!...

Ugh! So I have known for a LONG time I don't have the best skin. It was the worst in high school, but over the last 10 years has been okay. So two days ago, a little bump on my right cheek grew double its size. Yesterday I had planned for a facial...

About to leave work for 2 and a half weeks! I'm so excited! Next time I sit at my desk, I'll be a married lady

I've never had acrylics done because my nails are pretty strong and healthy. I've always just grown them out and they are fine. Now, one of them has chipped really low and if I cut it my middle finger will be super short (yes, on the ring hand). So,...

I'm going to be getting ready to head out to my venue for hair and makeup. It is so crazy how time flew by this last few weeks. Here are some things I've waited until the last minute on, but still aren't stressing me out. Any suggestions are very...

I have my favors and am going to add a tag to them, but don't know what it should say. Thank you for coming? Our names and the date? What usually goes on it? The favor is a little flower pot (with dirt and seeds), so the tag is going to hang off it....

So tired! But things look like they are shaping up perfectly. I did one last tour of the venue to make a few last updates. Out of 200 invites looks like we will be around 150 guests. We thought about inviting more, but meh. The people I most care...

So I had my bridal shower on Saturday (went well, yay!), and I want to start prepping thank yous and putting stuff away. Now, I know you aren't supposed to use the gifts until after the wedding, but what about cashing checks and returning duplicate...

My MOH is a busy, working mom (my sister) who lives several hours away from me. I knew that, but she is the one I want next to me at the wedding. So today is my bridal shower and bachelorette party, and I'm worried at how they'll turn out. I really...

First of all, maybe it is because I am sick and miserable that this is bothering me more than it normally would. I received the bridesmaid dresses today for my 4 girls. They were shipped directly to me because the owner of the salon where I bought...

3 days left til the deadline to RSVP, and maybe half have responded... I'm wondering if I should start calling people or what. I am glad that the wedding is looking like it will be smaller than I thought, but I could use the peace of mind to at least...

Every time I try to make my wedding plans less complicated, someone has to make it a tad more complicated. FH and I have been pretty independent this whole process, making most decisions on our own. I haven't even utilized my bridesmaids for...

I know we all have questions that aren't "pretty", but may be serious concerns for some in regards to wedding planning. Since this is a bit of a sisterhood for many, go ahead and post your embarassing questions here. I'll start... What deodorant do...

I am pretty much a no-frills girl. I don't usually wear makeup or spend lots of time (or $&dollar on my hair. The ONE cosmetic thing I allowed myself to try in preparation for my wedding is laser hair removal. I have thick, dark hair (thank...