Something borrowed, something blue. Or how I completed my bridal look. Hair: As I mentioned, I shall be an unveiled bride. I have opted for a ribbon headband. My inspirations are below, but I’m in the process of whipping something together. Right Middle Left Earrings: My parents gave me stunning sapphire and diamond studs similar…
Many women chose the time-honored tradition of taking their husband’s name after marriage. Somewhere along the lines, most of these women will wonder why the process is so freaking complicated. Back in 1982 (when our parents married), a woman’s name was legally changed when she married. I’m all for a woman choosing to keep her maiden name…
Now that you’ve married your military man, you need to enroll in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). DEERS grants you access to Tricare (the military health care system), the Post Exchange (PX = military Wal-Mart), the Commissary (military grocery store), and qualifies your beloved for dependent’s pay (bigger paychecks), among other things. Talk to…
Price Waterhouse Cooper? Fayetteville’s Hometown Utility? How about the ole post-wedding chop? Yesterday, I done went and chopped most of my hair off. I had no real style in mind, so my stylist, Sara, thinned out the bottom and added some light layers. She then tried to convince me that I need highlights. Yeah, no….
Well, at least Cumberland County. Getting married in Fayetteville is shamefully easy. My guess is the large number of Army weddings encouraged a more efficient system. Given the success of Army marriages, this might not be a good idea, but I digress. The marriage license Cumberland County has a nifty link where you can apply for…
Eight months ago, Mac and I picked up our marriage license at the Cumberland County courthouse, went across the street to the Magistrate’s Office, and were married. I texted my friend, Megan, who works downtown to come be our second witness, and we celebrated our union at Chili’s (because we had gift cards, classy). This might…