Take me back!

One of my best friends got married this weekend in the Bahamas and I'm reminiscing about blue skies and soft sand in my toes. Days were filled with sweet friends and nights were filled with dancing and laughter, what more could a girl want?

Congratulations Brittany! If only she could get married every weekend!

Fall is in the air.

After work Friday, I headed straight for some family time on the boat. Wine, sunset, my sweet nephew and relaxing 

on the lake was exactly what I needed. I couldn't have asked for a better Friday night.

On Saturday, I attended a friends wedding. The bride was just as breathtaking as she always is (proof below.) 

The wedding was gorgeous and we had a blast dancing the night away.

Another weekend in the books and it leaves me wondering where the heck this year went. I honestly can't believe it's already October and inching closer to Christmas everyday. This is my favorite time of the year so I'm soaking it all in while I can :)

Speaking of this time of year, I'm on my way to buy this gorgeous sweater that I have been obsessing over all day. Yup, I must have it. Following boutiques on Instagram is probably both the smartest and dumbest thing I've ever done. #sorryimnotsorry

Wedding Weekend

I hope you enjoyed my guest post yesterday. 

If you haven't already, check it out over on Kristen's blog. 

I know I'm way late on a weekend update, but I've been a busy gal over the past week.

For the sake of time, here is a quick update on what I've been up to. 

Let's start with my Sister's birthday on Thursday night. We went to Kobe Japanese Steakhouse for dinner. For those of you who haven't been blessed with a Kobe near you, it's hibachi style and is probably the best food this side of the Mississippi ;)

Over the weekend we went to Vero Beach for a wedding. We got a suite at the hotel where the wedding was held and it was beyond gorgeous. The pool (and pool bar) were directly outside of our door. None of us wanted to leave the next day. 

When we woke up, we went to get some food & mimosas. 

We proceeded to have a conversation of the correct saying of the hair of the dog. 

Is it:

Bite the the dog that bit you.

Bite the hair of the dog that bit you.

Hair of the dog that bit you.

or just plain hair of the dog. 

After our delicious breakfast and always entertaining breakfast convo, we took a walk on the beach before packing up to head home. 

I love weekends. I love weddings. I love food. I love friends.

All in all, I loved this weekend :)

In.Love.

Remember that wedding I was in back at the end of June?

You know the one where we sang Call Me Maybe at every different location that we visited that day?
This would be the one I'm referring to. 

Well the video came back yesterday. The Bride and I, along with everyone else that has viewed it are just OBSESSED.
They did such an amazing job putting it together.

If you didn't plan on having a videographer at your wedding, I bet this will change your mind. Sure pictures capture individual moments, but from what I know now, you can't truly get the feel of the whole experience unless you have a video. 

Take a gander. 

& they lived happily ever after... :)

You can read more about their story over at Kate's blog, Sweet Southern Sunshine. 

Oh, how Pinteresting!

Pnina Tornai dress. To.die.for.

I've always wanted something without so much going on but this dress might have single handedly changed my mind.

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Love the scarf and jacket layering. Fall, get here NOW!

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Another Fall look because I'm just dying to pull out my boots, sweaters and scarves.

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Insanely beautiful entry way that I will one day have. 

Okay, probably not but it's good to dream big!

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Keeping on the dream big theme

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I thought this cute printable blog planners were perfect.

Sometimes I forget what I had planned to write or link ups that I wanted to  try.

So this is a great way of keeping things organized.

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Because I'm dying for a pair of Tori Burch Ballerina Flats. 

Bright yellow wouldn't be the first pair I would purchase but I still love the pop of color it could add to any outfit.

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This Smokey Quartz ring. GORGEOUS!

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The road to the altar..

This past weekend we celebrated one of my best friends weddings. It was truly an amazing weekend and one that I'll never forget. We kicked off the festivities Friday with the "I Do BBQ" which consisted of cowboy boots, bbq, bandanas, WINE and lots of fun. The room was beautifully decorated and even more importantly filled with love. I can't lie, we did get super classy and play flip cup once a lot of the older people left. Then we all headed to a local country bar for their opening night. We sure stuck to the theme! We had a blast and may or may not have ended the night with a trip to Mc. Donalds. What the bride wants, the bride gets! :)

When we woke up bright and early, and hungover, it was time to start primping for the big day. Katie had breakfast delivered for us, as well as Publix Subs and a gorgeous fruit tray that we had to fill our stomachs. She prepared us well for a day filled with drinking. A lady came who did all of our hair and makeup. Katie was perfectly calm and relaxed, almost too calm. I kept trying to ask if if it hadn't set in yet because she was just hanging out like any other day. I guess that's a good thing :) 

A trolley (um how cute?) picked us girls up and took us to the church. On the way she gifted us with monogrammed totes, monogrammed clutch size bags, infinity gold bracelets that we're seriously TO DIE FOR (can you tell that I'm obsessed?), mini shot bottle and cool stunner shades for our grand entrance into the reception. Everything in the bag was amazing, but I have to say the card was most touching of all. The whole getting ready and champagne induced ride to the church was surreal and incredible. Definitely perfect moments that will last a lifetime!

After the I DO's, the whole bridal party was back on the Trolley headed to the reception where we made patterned up with the guys and each did a fun dance when we entered. Thank God for the shades. Once they were on, I didn't have any fear. OK, it was also the alcohol. Some of us took a shot of Gentlemen Jack on the way to the reception. I had never tried it and it wasn't half bad!

Jason's best man seriously delivered the best speech I've ever heard. If I had a copy, I'd love to share it with you. The night consisted of a TON of drinks, dancing and FUN! Surprisingly, there were no "Oh My, that just happened" moments. Everything went according to plan, which I know Katie was thrilled about.

We brought the celebration downtown after the reception because we just didn't want the day to end. I can't describe in words how amazing the day truly was but I'm so happy I got to be a part of such a special day in their lives.

So cheers to you guys. I hope you have a marriage more beautiful than your wedding. I know that's setting the bar high but if you can do that, you'll have nothing to worry about ;)