Charleston

taken from the Market Pavilion Hotel using DMD Justin and I spent a lovely week in Charleston last week taking in the sights, sounds, smells, and especially tastes. I truly enjoyed taking pictures in Charleston even though I limited myself to using my cell...

Fingerprint Tree

About a month before the wedding, I got into contact with Gaylezoe on etsy and asked if she could draw a cherry blossom tree for me. She was so quick to put together my tree and did such a good job! The tree was shipped within 2 weeks of my ordering...

10 Summer Vacation Must-Haves

Justin and I are going on vacation soon, and I thought it would be fun to list a few things I feel are vital to our vacation-going experience. 1. A dress. My pick -- Anthropologie's Sunshades Dress A cute dress that is summery and comfortable is perfect...

Chandelier

© Marion Needham I just wanted to share this picture of the completed chandelier. Remember how Justin was working on it in October? I think it turned out quite lovely. :) (I love how the lights in the background look like star...

Make-Up & Hair

© Marion Needham We waited until the very last minute to book the hair and make-up person for our March wedding. Unfortunately, it back-fired on us waiting so long. I had a hair style in mind that the hair person could not do. I went to two trial runs. Nevertheless,...

A Weekend in North Georgia (Life Update)

It had been far too long, so Justin and I (and my mom) made our way up to the North Georgia mountains to visit with my grandparents. It was a nice getaway and gave us plenty of time to think. The trip rejuvenated Justin's love for sewing and my love for...

DIY Reception Music

Ok future brides, I know what you are thinking. . . "I'll do the music thing later. It won't take very long." ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! No, I suppose the music did not take as long as finding a dress, finding a venue, working out the wedding day menu, or scouring Goodwills, antique stores, and yard sales for china, but putting music together is not the most simple task either if you do it right. We...

Wedding Showers

taken by Cheryl Bunn Justin and I just got to see some of the pictures Justin's aunt took at our wedding shower in February. I am sooo grateful she got some lovely family shots. taken by Cheryl Bunn Justin's grandmother wanted to make our wedding...