SBB Real Bride: Lora's Golden Yellow and Gray Day

They say there's a magic that happens as the sun hits the horizon. We're pretty sure they're referring to the warm tones given off by the setting sun, but glancing at these sneak peek photos from real bride Lora's wedding, they might as well be referring to the love emanating from this beautiful couple.

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Diary Of A Bride-to-Be: Location, Location, Location

The dress. The colors. The flowers. The decorations… These are all important at your wedding. However, I can’t think of anything MORE important than the location. This wasn't one of the things I was really looking forward to planning, but I’m realizing that I can’t make any other wedding decisions until I choose a venue! The style of the venue may dictate your theme…The colors already in the venue could clash with your dream scheme… Knowing this, I am keeping my options open until I visit and select my venue.

I’ve known for a while that I wanted to hold my wedding near Yellowstone National Park, since that is where I got engaged. I also love the scenery in the area and I think that though guests will have to travel, Yellowstone is an excellent destination. However, the distance between my home and Yellowstone makes venue selection difficult…

Fortunately, the internet is a fantastic (and absolutely crucial) tool. Sites like The Knot, Wedding Wire, and even Google have helped me narrow my selections. My favorite site was Wedding Wire. You can search areas of interest with as strict of parameters as you like. I found that WW is not all-inclusive, but it’s a good jumping off point and definitely worth checking out!

http://www.weddingwire.com/

Venue sites are packed with info and pictures of past events. Don’t expect to find prices on their sites though. You’ll have to contact them for more specific information. I have been pleasantly surprised by the responses I've gotten from venues I have contacted. With all that said, I’m a changed woman. I am actually really excited to select a venue now, and not just so I can move ahead with dresses and flowers. I can’t wait until I get to go visit some venues in person!

I’m off to e-mail some more venues, but for more of my wedding wondering and bridal breakthroughs, check back soon! Xoxo

Diary of a Bride-to-Be: I Said Yes!

Well, it happened! I got engaged! In possibly one of the prettiest places in the country, I might add- Yellowstone National Park. I knew something was up, but I could never have guessed the details of how I'd become engaged! Here's how it happened:

My man and I traveled to Mammoth Hot Springs because he wanted gluten free hot dogs and to go for a hike. We ordered our hot dogs and he disappeared “to the restroom” for about half an hour. I later found that he was borrowing a Sharpie from the General Store and writing on the map he would soon use in his proposal... After eating, we hiked a hill littered with cow pies (buffaloads?). Out of breath, we arrived at the top where I jumped on a rock and started taking photos of the view. My soon-to-be-fiance asked what mountains were in the distance and when I said I didn't know, he asked me to help open the map so we could find out. On the map he had written, “Our journey thus far has been the most moving and wonderful time of my life. You are the most amazing woman I have ever met. I love you so very much!” This message was followed by photo of his family members that were also on the trip holding a hand crafted banner that read “Will you marry me?”. He pulled the ring from his backpack. After I said yes and we finished enjoying the view, we headed back down the mountain and out of the park for champagne at the family cabin. The cabin was decorated with balloons, the banner, and a photo of our puppy wishing us congratulations!

The View

The Ring

The Map

So that's the story! He did a good job, right?











We are planning the wedding for the Summer of 2015, so there's lots more to come! For more of my wedding wondering and bridal breakthroughs, check back soon! xoxo