I managed to make it through getting dressed without a nervous breakdown. Mac and his groomsmen were dressed and wandering around. My bridesmaids and photographers headed outside for a few pictures while my mother wrestled a safety pin out of my bustle. From there, we had our official “first look.” Mac and I saw each other several times on our wedding day, so our first look wasn’t a big surprise. He turned… View Post »
Our wedding recaps: getting ready and last minute chaos
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 zipped each other up while I pulled my dress out. Our photographer arrived and snapped… View Post »
A new day is dawning
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 I only had ten). Interestingly enough, I was not the only gal walking in the… View Post »
Something old, something new,
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 to these for my 21st birthday. I’m a September baby and have an unhealthy obsession with… View Post »
How to change your name in North Carolina
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 or take her husband’s, but I wonder why this practice went away. Couldn’t we add… View Post »
Making your marriage military official
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 most Army wives, and you’ll hear horror stories of waiting in the DEERS office for… View Post »