My mom and I got stuck in traffic driving to the Botanical Garden. Ughh. I was freaking out that I was going to be late to my own wedding. I arrived and quickly squished myself in to the bodyshaper then unceremoniously handed my ladies their gifts. For some reason, my bridesmaids weren’t dressed yet. They…
Wedding day dawned bright and early. I might have been excited. This helped reduce stress. I have been anxiously stalking the weather for ten days. My worries about rain were quelled. I showered and dried my hair without any product, per my stylist’s request then headed out to Michael’s to grab a few more containers (since…
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….