Life Lately

Hey hey!

How is everyone's May going so far?

This past Monday we had a little fiesta at home, with a few Corona Lights decked in their own Corona bottle ponchos: 

Tuesday night was my Choo's first Bridal Shower!  Here we are looking rather posed but happy :)

Doesn't her dress remind you of Beauty and the Beast?

 Wednesday and Thursday nights were much needed detox/spa nights. 

I felt very awkward in this mask, like I couldn't move or talk right.  It was sort of like when I wear gloves or mittens and feel like I can't use my hands normal.  Does that make sense?

 Friday I left work early to zip up to Columbia for my girl Abby's Medical School Graduation.

Talk about inspiring!

Congrats to Doctor Case!

On Saturday, several "James Island High School Class of 2004" friends and I decided to hit Folly for a quasi-reunion.  I didn't get any snaps of our whole group (it was more of a drop-in) but WOW- Folly turned into the Caribbean this weekend.  I have never in all of my 28 years as a beach bunny seen the water like this.  It was absolutely beautiful and even better in person.

No filter or editing here.

Recognize this porch? 

And finally yesterday we celebrated Mother's Day, as usual, with Brunch at home. 

I'll share my menu in a post later this week, it was delish!

I hope you all had a great weekend!

I'm ready for another one!

Too soon?

Wedding Details: Our Save the Date

Happy Wednesday everyone...Let's talk about our Save the Dates!

So, our wedding photographers live in Atlanta and I did not think that they should make the trip to Charleston for a 1 hour Save the Date photo session.  Truth be told I never planned on having an Engagement shoot.  We actually tried to take our own pictures at home, but it really didn't work out. 
I resigned to the fact that we may need a professional to get the job done!

Luckily, a colleague of mine referred me to a friend of hers who, in the past, worked as a wedding photographer's assistant.  I contacted her to see if she would mind snapping a couple shots of us before dinner out downtown and she agreed.

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Inspiration:

Ever since I saw pictures from this photoshoot of Olivia Palermo and her fiance,
 I was in love:

I was totally inspired by their wardrobe choice,
and the cute concept of dancin' in the street.

We found a pretty alleyway off of East Bay Street, and captured a sweet moment that is exactly what I was looking for!

And now that we've sent them (the majority) out,

Here is a peak at the finished product!

Oh and you know I had to include my sweet chunk: 

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I have been working with the team at PostNet on all of my paper needs for the wedding.

Rachel (and everyone else) has been super helpful.  She's given me paper samples, font options, and helped my vision come to life.  They are so reasonable and and helpful, I can't recommend them enough!

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A special thanks to Ashley for taking the time to take our picture, it turned out exactly how I wanted!

Muah!

Weekend Fun!

Happy Monday to all, but more importantly Happy Cince de Mayo.

I have a cold Modelo waiting for me in the fridge & all the fixins for burritos tonight!

This weekend was a three day one for me, which is always a good thing.

After work on Thursday K and I met our minister for another Counseling session.  

(see also pink and white nails that were $5.00 at Sally Beauty)

 We have decided that Pre-marital counseling nights=date nights which gives us time to reflect and focus even more on our relationship.  This week we enjoyed the fried okra and some beers at Bohemian Bull.

Best fried okra ever (Carters Kitchen's was awesome too but I think they closed?)!

Friday was disappointingly dreary but I still enjoyed my day off around the house.

 We skipped the Riverdogs Game because it was just sort of gloomy but we caught the fireworks in the Cali Dreaming parking lot.  Friday fireworks are half the reason I love the games anyway.

 ;)

Saturday we attended a charity event out on Goldbug Island. 

I had never been to Goldbug before so it was fun to visit.

We really enjoyed sitting out on the dock for the sunset.

I got this cup from the Dollar Tree, perfect for a picnic or day on the boat.

This brings us to beautiful Sunday!
I spent a couple hours at the pool and we grabbed Bagel Nation before heading down to Quiksilver so K could pick up some new baggies.

 Ended it all with a family stroll, chicken breasts on the grill,

and THAT is how you do a weekend my friends!

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How was yours?

Save the Dates went out this past Friday so stay tuned for the details!

xoxo

Laura