First Anniversary

“Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.  Your people will be my people and your God my God”

                                                                                                            -Ruth 1:16

Jeremy, tomorrow we will celebrate our first year of marriage together. I know neither of us can really believe it has already been a year since we said “I Do”, but I think we can both agree that our love for each other has grown immensely in this last year. Though I have known you for seven years, in just one year I have come to know you and your heart on a deeper level than ever before. You represent the best part of me. And you have somehow managed to reach the parts of my heart that even I forgot existed. You continue to teach me more about the love of God, and what it means to be a daughter of the King. You love me for who I am, the good and the bad, and for that I will always be thankful. I love your ceaseless positive outlook on life, and the true joy you bring to our marriage. Your determination to  do and to be better in all that you do inspires me daily. Our marriage will forever be my greatest adventure. Heres to many more years of bad dance moves, cuddle attempts, and lots of love, xoxo

Our wedding day truly exceeded all my dreams and expectations. It wasn’t because we were finally getting married or that all the hours of dreaming, crafting, and planning came to fruition and was perfect in the most beautiful way… It was because of all the love. The love between Jeremy and I, our friends, and our family. To all of you who were there or were there in spirit, thank you. You will never know how special you made that day for the both of us.

All images by We Heart Photography

Looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. It was the best day through and through. I certainly wouldn’t mind going on a honeymoon again though…another week in Aruba sounds incredible.

To see more pictures from our wedding and to hear some extra insight into that day from both of us, check out the sweet feature over on Style Me Pretty here.

And click here to see a highlight film that our awesome videographers, ReverieVP created from our favorite day. We are looking forward to watching it together again tomorrow. : )

Jeremy and I have a fun and relaxing day planned tomorrow, check back on Monday to see what we did and to read 10 things I’ve learned in my first year of marriage!

Hugs, Lauren

Inspiration

One thing that I have a special love for is event planning. Whether it be planning for a wedding or a non-profit fundraising event, there is just something about the organizing, communication, and little details that I find so exhilarating.  More specifically, weddings are filled with little intricacies and hours upon hours of thought poured into details that are so personal and unique. This is especially true if you are the DIY bride that wants to do everything your own way.  While planning my own wedding was a bit of a different roller-coaster, it was still rewarding to see the hard work and labors of love on display. (I will post more on our wedding soon)  With fundraising events I’ve found that the planning process brings together some amazing and highly motivated individuals that strive to accomplish big things. Both to me are equally inspiring. Event planning simply brings joy to my creative heart.

Lucky for me, this summer I am going to be in three weddings. Yes, three! Bank account aside, I am so excited for all the love that is going to be shared and confessed in the coming months among my beautiful friends. With three weddings, comes three bridal showers.  Being the maid of honor in one means I have the opportunity to put my planning and creative skills to work. It makes me do the happy dance just thinking about it! I am one lucky gal.

When I think of my best friend, Gab, I think of yellow and bright cheery colors. I have been brainstorming ideas for this May bridal shower for quite some time now, so I put this inspiration board together to showcase what I believe will make her bridal shower extra lovely:

Doesn’t this palette just make you want to smile? : )

Do you have any bridal shower or other creative event ideas and inspirations that are making you do your own happy dance? Please share, I would love to hear them.

hugs, Lauren