My favorite wedding purchases that brought me the most joy
I’m currently (and finally!) writing my wedding profile for The Redwood Wedding. While I’ve been re-visiting The Blessed Day, I’ve been revisiting some of my details. I thought I’d highlight the wedding purchases that brought me the most joy. Maybe they’ll do the same for you, or spark some inspiration for your wedding. Then I want to hear about yours!
Masked romance: a quirky masquerade-themed engagement story in the rain
I’m no Cinderella. As a child, I was one with the sword saving the prince-in-distress. But somehow I was the one, 20 years later, with a fairy godmother, the gown of my dreams, and a magical masquerade ball. Just after midnight, instead of the dream melting away, my very own button-nosed Prince Charming poured out his heart, asked for my hand, and sealed it with a kiss and a sparkling sapphire.
Eight-year-old Lydia, eat your heart out. Here’s how my real life fairy tale engagement story played out…
37 Halloween wedding ideas that go beyond the pumpkin
Whether you’re grabbing some last-minute Halloween wedding ideas for your own wedding or pinning ideas for your spooktastic Halloween wedding next year, I’ve gathered up a whole coffin-load of tricks and treats and otherworldly goodies. I’m talking Harry potter-inspired photo booth backdrops, vintage eyeball favors, Ouija board invitations (and shoes!), Hocus Pocus, Nightmare Before Christmas, and The Craft references (the flippin’ trinity!), and killer ideas for Halloween wedding invitation wording.
Let’s get to the sinister Halloween wedding ideas…
Hair-raising Halloween shoes you can Amazon Prime to your door ASAP
Last-minute Halloween wedding shoppers: do you have your shoes selected yet? If not, these Halloween shoes are going to save you since you can snag them via Amazon Prime in no time flat. Speaking of flat, we’ve got heels, boots, flats, and booties in prints like skulls, zombies, spider webs, black cats, and even creepy-ass clowns. Oh, and no judgment if you’re just buying these shoes to chill in while giving out candy. That’s what I’ll be doing, at least. You’ve got to rock vertebrae heels on Halloween!
Let’s go shopping!