Oh How Pinteresting #12 & 4th of July Wedding

Have I mentioned lately that this year is going by fast? Yeah, pretty sure I mention that on the daily since it seriously needs to slow down. Anyway, happy 4th of July everyone! Hope it's a great day! The bf I woke up, epically failed at getting breakfast at Tubby's (geez, 10:30 seems too early to stop serving breakfast...) then went to a disgusting breakfast place, ran a few errands then went to see The Amazing Spiderman, which I loved! Tonight we are going to a barbecue with some of my work friends then to River Street for the fireworks! Hope you all have some fun plans too! I am real excited for a fun night!

Oh, How Pinteresting #12: 4th of July Edition

25 years ago today my mom & dad got married.

It's so weird to think of how different things might have been if she had beat cancer.

I know I would be a different person in so many ways.

In honor of my mom, here is a special 4th of July wedding inspiration full of sparklers.

Which I think may honestly be one of the cutest yet probably most dangerous wedding send-offs.

Happy 4th of July ya'll!

And everyone be safe tonight!!! 

{Photo Credits} Stars & Stripes Hoodie pin via Oh Pish Posh // Ring Pop pin via Lisa Storms // Cupcake with Sparkler pin via Sugar and Charm // Girl on Car pin via Nasty Gal // Firework Stand pin via Snippet & Ink // Ice Cream Scoops pin via Saveur // Cherry Pie pin via Royal Heinous // Table Decor pin via The Jacksonville Bride, paper goods by Amber Veatch, photography by Jaime Smith Photography // Girl on Boat pin // Cupcake with Sparkler pin 2 // 'Free' Tattoo pin // Cutoff Jean Shorts pin via One of Each // Stars pin via Indulgy // Fireworks pin // Grave Image by my dad // Sparklers pin via Style Me Pretty, photography by Marianne Wilson // Bride with Sparkler pin via Wedding Wire // Bride & Groom Kissing Send-off pin via Sparklers Online // Sparklers and Macarons pin // Heart Sparklers pin via Rebekah Westover // Sparklers in Jars pin // Bride & Groom Spelling 'LOVE' pin via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Marilyn Nakazato // Vintage Car & Sparklers Send-off pin via Postcards + Pretties

Wedding #60: Sail Away With Me

Seriously it's already July? This year is going by faster than I can even handle. 

And I feel like there is so much I want to do but haven't yet...

Like camping, boating, paddle boarding, etc. 

And I am seriously ready for a summer vacation!

Lucky for me I am going to Myrtle Beach in T minus 8 days! 

Sooooooo excited!!!!

Especially excited to hang out with my nephews from Oregon!

I miss them soooooooooooo much.

It's not even funny how much I miss them!!!! 

I basically grew up with them & I cannot wait to play on the beach with them all day!

Anyway, this wedding inspiration board is based on something I have never done...

Sailing :) 

Wedding Inspiration #60: Sail Away With Me

Alright so I just had to share 2 of my favorite pictures of the nephews!

Yes they are simultaneously dinosaurs and monkeys and super cool.
They learned from the best ;)

{Photo Credits} Bride & Groom on Sailboat via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Jasmine Star // Place cards via Style Me Pretty, photography by Zofia Photo // Sailboats via Style Me Pretty, photography by KT Merry // Groom with Toy Sailboat via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Elizabeth Messina at Kiss The Groom // Boutonnieres via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Elizabeth Messina at Kiss The Groom // Bride & Groom via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Jasmine Star // Treasure Chest via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Elizabeth Messina at Kiss The Groom // 'First Cabin' via Ruffled, photography by Brosnan Photography // Beach Decor via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Our Labor of Love // Place cards via Ruffled, photography by Piteira Photography // Cards via Millie Holloman // Sailboat Reception via Newport Wedding Glam // Sign via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Our Labor of Love // Bride & Groom via Style Me Pretty, photography by Robyn Thompson // Boat Shoes on Dock via Knotty Bride, photography by Kristyn Hogan // Bride & Groom laying on Sailboat via Bayside Bride, photography by Hamilton Photography // Steering Wheel via Style Me Pretty, photography by KT Merry // Place Card via Ruffled // Rope Cake via Ruffled, photography by Brosnan Photography // Chocolate Filled Sailboat via Carnets Parisiens // 'Ahoy' Sign via 2 Hands Studio // Sailboat Napkin Fold via Social Couture // Boat image via Grey Likes Weddings, photography by Millie Holloman // Bride & Groom in Sunset via Millie Holloman

Chase the Rainbow

Oh my gosh.I am watching TV & this commercial just came on & I literally teared up a little.When I was little I can remember my dad & I driving around on a rainy afternoonchasing rainbows! :)How precious is this????Now I miss my dad like crazy! 

Dream Wedding #14: Succulent Bouquets

Like pretty much everyone else right now (it seems), I am obsessed with succulents.... & so for this week's link-up with Something Charming, I wanted to do a post on some beautiful succulent bouquets :) I don't know why I love the look of them so much but I really wish I could find some in Savannah to buy for some home decor. So... what do you all think? Like for forever? Like for right now? Or no way, too trendy? I bet by the time & age I get married I'll like something completely different.

Dream Wedding #14: Succulent Bouquets

So on a totally different note, I had an umm interesting day today.

I was treated very disrespectfully & was downgraded a lot...

For my job, my boyfriend, my life, etc. 

& this happened by someone I considered a friend.

I know I don't have the most glamorous job...

I know my boyfriend is in the army & not a billionaire...

I know, I know, life's rough, right?

Pffffffffft. F NO. 

I love my boyfriend like crazy & couldn't be happier being with him,

I love my job like crazy (read this post here about me loving it)

Honestly, the only thing I don't love so far about Georgia

is how hard it has been for me to find true friends.

I mean the pee-your-pants-laughing-so-hard

girl-you-can-tell-anything-to-TMI-all-day

silly-goofy-never-embarrassed-of-you-ever

laughs-when-you're-not-funny

comforts-you-when-you're-sad

doesn't-judge-you-when-you're-down

type of friend...

The kind of friends I had back in college.

Anyone have advice? I'd love it... :)

Because ya know...

I used to have friends who liked me for me.

Me to the core.

Not fake me being nice to make friends, but me.

Gahhhhh how I would love that feeling again. :)

Someday...?

Over the rainbow...???????

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Inspired by Hallie

Hallie is sitting on the couch next to me.

She wants me to make a post inspired by her & my friend's dog, Myles.

So I asked her what her favorite things are.

Some things include anchors, hooded sweatshirts, leggings, aviators, and pink.

I obviously had to add rainboots since it rains like every single day here in Washington.

She liked it. :)

Inspired by Hallie

Isn't Myles cute?

Too bad he's a boy & I gave him a girl dog bed... Oops...

Photos: t-shirt, earrings, jeans, boots, dogbed, sunglasses, sweatshirt

Wedding #49: The Beautiful Northwest

So I am back in Washington visiting friends at college! We are having a blast so far!!! :) 

Went to Trivia last night like the good old days, going shopping today... 

WHICH IS KIND OF A BIG DEAL, Because there are literally basically 3 stores I shop at:

1. Forever 21, 2. H&M, 3. Zumiez

Savannah has only Forever 21 and it's tiny & neither of the latter... 

It sucks...  So I might be going big today... 

My little from Alpha Phi is taking me so we'll have great bonding time! 

Then afterwards dinner at the Rock for my Alpha Phi Fam Bam Reunion... I AM SO EXCITED.  Anyway, in the spirit of being back in the Northwest, I wanted to create a Northwest wedding inspiration board from only weddings/engagement shoots that took place in Oregon or Washington! 

Wedding Inspiration #49: The Beautiful Northwest

It's funny, while making this I found some really pretty weddings

that took place in Washington or Oregon but I chose not to include

because they were sunny!!!! And when I think of the Northwest

I think of being constantly rained on. Neverending rain.

Probably the #1 reason why I do not miss Washington & I love Savannah :)

I might just have to wear my swimsuit around the house when I'm back

Just because it's warm enough & I can... 

Photos: couple in canoe, menu, guestbook, tablescape, hayride, treehouse, umbrellas, dress, hammock, table setting, love notes, map, kissing on bench, dancing in vineyard, reception decor, groomsmen between trees, mountains, rainy ceremony, boutonniere, applesauce favor, invitation, couple in woods, couple on island, kissing in front of pier, pinecone, bigfoot activity book