Nine Essential Tips for Creating Your Wedding Day Timeline : A Series in Three Parts

Hi Y'all!

I've written a three-part series to help you put together a master timeline for your wedding day! Having a clear, detailed timeline in place is absolutely key to having a hospitable, stress-free, and enjoyable day. There are many factors to consider and things can get SO complicated SO quickly! That's why I've done my best to organize the information for you so that nothing slips through the cracks!

Sound good? Good! Here's an outline of what my next three blog posts will cover...

Part One : Your Guests

We'll go through all of the factors to consider when it comes to your guests' comfort as it relates to your wedding timeline. As the first of many events that you'll host in your married life, start things off right by being a considerate, hospitable, and gracious hostess simply in the way you layout the day and guide your guests through their experience.

Part Two : Your Vendors

It's crucial to think through all of the details of the exact when, where, and how long each vendor is needed. This way everything runs smoothly and you don't need to be disturbed while you're getting ready in the morning... or by someone setting up a speaker in the middle of your dinner reception! Tackle these details beforehand for a worry-free wedding.

Part Three : YOU!

After all, even if things are in place for everyone else, YOU, as a couple, are the most important people to consider. Setting aside parts of your timeline for relaxing, making memories, and connecting with the people you love is the cornerstone of having a special and spectacular wedding day ... in my humble opinion!


Ultimately, you want to get all of these factors in place beforehand so that when it comes to your big day, you're able to pass off all of your hard work, spreadsheets, and responsibilities and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

So check back, stick around, or hit follow for more!

Floral Inspiration Boards

I recently reached out to contact a local florist who I know personally and started looking at and thinking about the floral landscape of our big day!

In our save the dates, which will be coming out soon, I created a floral boarder that is in the background including flowers that were meaningful to Ben and I as a couple and fulfilled a symbolism that was true to us and our relationship. I want to consider these factors with my bouquet as well, but recognize that a lot depends on what is in season.

Overall, to match the color palette we have chosen, I think I want to stick to lush greenery, silver-hued greenery, large white blooms, small blue blooms, and very subtle blush tones.

I've always loved the look of flowers with draping, soft petals: so tender and romantic! Dahlias, peonies, gardenias, lilies of the valley, magnolias, and honeysuckle are a few of my favorites!

I know that I would love a cascading bouquet that is soft and lush. I tend to veer away from blooms or bouquets that appear to "pointy." I love the tumbling greenery!

As far a bridesmaids, I'm thinking super simple. 1-2 blooms plus 1-2 sprigs of greenery. Easy, simple, elegant.

For decor and centerpieces, I still want to incorporate more blue blooms into the look. I don't think tall centerpieces are our style, but I just love how they drape!

It has been so fun to start thinking about how everything will look on our big day! We've been working out logistics and scheduling, food and music, but to actually take a moment to think about the scenery has been such a joy!

Happy Belated Fourth of July 2017!

Just wanted to put up a few fun, patriotic photos and wish everyone a belated "Happy Fourth!"

The Blogger Shot

I decided to get a little dressed up and festive for the day and Ben, being the photography-lover that he is, snapped some shots!

The Silly Shot

We laughed pretty hard though the whole thing and had a nice night in watching Netflix and ordering pasta to the house.

The Sassy Shot

We ended up driving out to a nearby bridge to watch the downtown fireworks. It was quite a display, especially the finale! Supposedly it was the largest fireworks display in the country... although I wonder if every city claims that. ;) We streamed the local radio station, which was playing some patriotic tunes by the Nashville Symphony!

The "Keepin' It Real" Shot

Overall it was a relaxing, festive, and fun evening together! Happy Independence Day to all! 'Murica!

Wedding in the Works: Getting the Basics in Order!

Hey y'all!

So much in the works right now with wedding planning! It's been a very busy time but we are still finding time to get a little bit of planning done through it all.

New for now...

I've officially finished creating our save the dates and will be sending them out later this summer! After going through several drafts I've finally settled on a design I like. Perfectionism can be a blessing and a curse... but I'm really happy with what I've come up with!

I'm currently in conversation with a local florist who I know personally. She has a lot of great ideas and seems eager to work with me to make something really personal to Ben and I for our big day! I'll post some inspiration pictures soon!

I've done lots of research on photographers and finally have reached out to a few that I'm interested in. Spending hours sorting through local photographers' wedding portfolios is truly a labor of LOVE for me!

I've reached out to a videographer who I also know personally and am hoping to get to work with him! His work makes me tear up every time I watch an online trailer!

I've reached out to a DJ for our big evening. I met him back at the Pink Bride Event and was very impressed with his level of engagement and expertise. I am hoping for a wild, fun dance party... I think it'll be a good time. :)

I'm starting to get some basic information together for our rehearsal dinner as well. General where, when, who, and style!

There's so much going on but I'm absolutely loving every step of the process! More soon!