Full Plate

The sun had set and we had become Mr. & Mrs. What next? We headed to Moulin Fou, an out of this world French restaurant. To our surprise the private room had been transformed into a strikingly beautiful space. Fresh local flowers were sprinkled all around the floor. An explosion of red, hearts, and all things romantic filled the room. We had an outstanding 4 course meal paired with magnificent wine (so I heard). The room, the company, the food, it was the absolute perfect combination. What a celebration. 

Platform champagne flutes..amaze.

The Wedding Day

I would like to say the day of my wedding was stress free, but I can't. Rewwwwinnnnnndddd

 It was wonderful waking up with my best friend & mom who had spent the night with me. We enjoyed my ultimate favorite blueberry bagels, strawberry cream cheese, lucky charms & a coffee for breakfast. My dad joined us and it was a relatively peaceful morning. Until, we realized my dress was way too deep in the front & the undergarments I had brought with were completely wrong. My parents were absolute life savers & found a hut with the word "sewing" on it. The cheeto eating man added a hook in just the right spot. My dress was returned to me altered & fake cheese free. From then on it was a rather relaxing afternoon filled with loud music, dancing, & getting ready. The ceremony was absolutely perfect... short, intimate & romantic. The sun peeked through & we were able to get some pretty breathtaking photos.

Bummin' Around

Crazy fun times on the island...

Sun, friends, food, shopping, colorful architecture, bright lights, love.

(First 5 photos were taken by Mr. Tom Horgen & his mad skills)

The Night Before

Now I wouldn't call the night before the wedding the rehearsal dinner because quite honestly it wasn't. We didn't practice walking down the beach or where we we would stand. Rather, we partied.  My parents were so gracious to host a pizza & wine night in our eclectic suite. It started with a champagne toast by the pool & ended with dancing on chairs to Rihanna @ the Italian restaurant. Oh boy. (It was quite interesting to watch it all unfold sipping on my lemon waters all night). I was a bit worried our friends & fam would have too much fun before our wedding but it all turned out just fine.

This lady is now a Mrs.

I am back to blogging, this time as a married chica. My husband & I have had a whirlwind two and a half weeks. It was nothing short of spectacular, memorable, & a bit tiring. We would have not been able to pull off such an amazing time without the help of our families & friends. My parents were the ultimate tour guides on the island of St. Maarten. Our days went a little something like this...

Wake up to the sounds of the ocean

Morning coffee & bowl of lucky charms on the patio overlooking the blue water

Endless hours paving the way from our beach towel to the water & back 

Lunch was either a brie & baguette sandwich or bbq food on the beach

After the sun would set we would freshen up & head out to a local gem (Italian restaurant)

From here we either ended up cranking the music & dancing with the staff until the wee hours of the morning or testing our luck in the casino 

Oh the fun we had in the five days spent on St. Maarten

Wedding Countdown 4 Weeks

In exactly four weeks from today we will be saying our " I do's" on the beach of Mullet Bay. The guests are invited (only 13), the songs are selected, & my dress is lined (thank goodness). Our condo is situated right on the beach & I can't wait to park my buns right in the sand. We have little to no plans besides the ceremony & dinner (obvi). Rather, we are going to bum around, have a bonfire on the beach, & soak up the sun. 

The day after the wedding we will be taking the ferry to St. Barths for our five day honeymoon. Stay tuned for more updates!

Wedding- The Little Things

The wedding is quickly approaching & I am counting down the days. There was no real big planning for us, so the process was rather carefree. I have spent a majority of my time deciding the little things...

This is what I have decided thus far. Handmade natural flower crown to go with my flowing wedding dress. Thanks to all of your votes, I have decided on taking my hair to the darker & golden look. Essie's meet me at sunset will decorate my fingers and turquoise & caicos will pop on my toes (hello something blue). I will follow orange flower petals that create an aisle leading me to my groom. My lips will be orange &  bold in Nars Heat Wave. Lastly, I have decided on a pair of vintage gold earrings. Bracelets? Not sure yet, still time to decide. 

Wedding Shoe Dilemma

Ok guys I am feeling a bit overwhelmed when it comes to committing to my wedding shoes. I am looking to you, my lovely readers, for some advice. Below you will see nine very different shoes, I am not going to tell you the price or brand and I want you to vote!

 Let me tell you a bit about the day & dress. We are getting married in St. Maarten on the beach so I wont be wearing these for the ceremony. They are going to be worn for the dinner after & the club; where they will get to experience a full night of dancing. Keep in mind we are on an island therefore the paths aren't all paved & it is not the easiest place to walk around on. My dress is very hippie like with a lace back, a-line cut, and lightweight fabric. It is vintage from the 1960's. It is no surprise that I love color & edge when it comes to my accessories so I NEED your help. Leave a comment below and vote for your favorite shoe for my big day!

Let the voting begin, Thank you!