Summer of Weddings

It is complete wedding mode over on Sam’s side of the family right now. Between May & July, there has been/will be three bridal showers, bachelor & bachelorette parties, plus two weddings*. Neither of these upcoming nuptials are new to this blog (see here & here), but as a forewarning, please be prepared for a few more wedding-related posts in the next couple months since my life will be sort of be full of it all!

This weekend we crossed one of the above events off our list – Matt & Krista’s couples shower!

My SIL graciously opened her home for the party & (with a little help from me) organized food, games, & a devotional for the blissful pair. It wasn’t anything fancy, but more about the couple & those there to show their support for them. And I think I can say they were very blessed throughout the entire day!

{don't worry, there was more food, it just hadn't arrived yet}

{The game - shower gift BINGO}

{The happy couple!}

*My best friend/maid of honor is also getting married this summer (August), which adds another bridal shower, bachelorette weekend, & wedding to the calendar :)

OOTD 5.20.10 - Neutrals

Headband: Forever 21

Tee: Eddie Bauer

Pants: Gap

Wedges: Steve Madden

A couple months ago, Kaleigha posted about how popular the nude, blush, & neutral colors are this year and when I put these {simple} pieces together, I will admit I immediately felt a little trendy. Even if it was just in a tee & trousers :).

Friends + Photography

= A winning combination!

Meet the Morells. To put it simply, this couple has played an integral role in my life during college & since!

First, they were the leaders on my {life-altering} trip to New Orleans.

Then, they were there supporting us when we did crazy things (like sleeping outside in Pioneer Square for a night, all for the sake of Invisible Children).

There were also many nights of karaoke & themed parties thrown by these two.

And while they couldn’t make it to our wedding (with a good excuse – traversing in Spain), they did take the time to call me & let me know they were thinking of me – a gift I will never forget!

So, when my BIL & SIL-to-be were looking for a photographer for their wedding this summer, the Morell duo immediately popped into my head. Fast forward a few months and the two couples have now met, hit it off, & booked the date! Personally, I couldn’t be happier that this new venture will be capturing the love & happiness that will take place on July 18!

Photo courtesy of Jonthan David Photography

And as a thank you for the referral (although completely unnecessary), Jon & Rachel offered to take a few “family” pictures for us. Here's a sneak peak, but to see a few more, head over to their blog & check us (+ the pups) out!