Wedding Day Details {Sneak Peek}

By the time you guys read this, I'll be on an airplane. Undoubtedly I'll be enjoying some fashion magazines, a cocktail, and the scenery down below (lots of ocean). I'll be on my way to a relaxing honeymoon with my honey. I'll be a Mrs.!

I can't wait to see pictures from our wedding and of course to share them with you. In the meantime, I can finally share a few details I wanted to keep secret. Some of my friends and family read this blog and I was afraid that Husband would see and the surprises would be spoiled.

I relied on some pretty fabulous Etsy shops to plan my wedding. Thank God for that website! And Pinterest too! It was incredibly helpful to have these resources to guide me through the tedious process (I did not have a wedding planner).

My garter belt was seriously my favorite part of my wedding attire. Mamie + James created the most glamorous garter! I was able to pick my own fabric, color, and brooch. I wanted something ultra feminine, and this was what the shop owner Loren created. Isn't it gorgeous?! It looks so vintage, almost like something I imagine Daisy from The Great Gatsby would have worn. The top garter belt is meant to keep and cherish, and I plan on displaying it using a shadow box in my closet. The garter without the brooch is the one that Nate tossed. That whole thing was embarrassing by the way!

Thank you to Loren for such a beautiful keepsake :)

My wedding day jewels. Simple, yet sparkly. 

From left: Catbird, engagement ring, Tiffany & Co., Sonya Renee

Rings :)

From another wonderful Etsy shop, 2chicsthatbelieve. 

This just caught my eye one evening while browsing "beach weddings" on Etsy. I just thought it was really cute. We displayed them on a table with our escort cards.

Speaking of escort cards, we used natural starfish and printed tags with ivory ribbon to seat guests.

Assorted shells from Gallery360 were used as table number holders. We also chose to name our tables after tropical locales.

I hope you enjoyed this, and I will definitely share more once I get back from Hawaii. Happy Monday!

♥ Noelle

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My Best Friend's Wedding {Picture Heavy}

I think these pictures speak for themselves. I watched my best friend marry the love of her life last Friday, and it was one of the most surreal, beautiful experiences I've ever been blessed to be a part of. It was perfection. I'm next :)

♥ Noelle

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Maid of Honor

c/o Pinterest

My best friend is getting married in TWO DAYS! I still can't believe how quickly time passes. It seems like just yesterday that we were planning our bachelorette party, and now she's almost officially Mrs. Clark :)

I've never been in a wedding before, much less a maid of honor. I don't have siblings, but I consider her my sister. This truly is an honor for me to a part of such a special day in someone's life. Although I'm extremely nervous about walking down the aisle, giving a speech, and helping her with anything she may need, I'm also really proud of her. She's overcome a lot of obstacles over the past few years, and she's grown into such an inspiring woman. I may be slightly older in years, but I look up to her. She has a fearlessness that I admire, and I hope to one day grab life by the horns and just go for it. What that is I don't quite know yet, but when I do, I hope I can lose all fear and doubt and throw myself into something like she does. You only live once!

I'm taking a few days off to enjoy her beautiful wedding, but I will be back next week :)



♥ Noelle

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Wedding Details {Bridal Shower}

My best friend and maid of honor threw me a beautiful bridal shower at my favorite winery on Saturday. My closest girlfriends and family were there, and I was so touched by everyone's well wishes, congratulations, and love. Although it was cloudy and rainy, I definitely felt the warmth from my girls. The wine helped too ;)

Wearing: H&M dress (check stores), J Crew Factory necklace, Rebecca Minkoff pouch (similar), (love this too), Steve Madden sandals (similar), Henri Bendel ring

I loved the way our table was decorated! It was just lovely. I couldn't ask for more.

♥ Noelle

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Sunny Seoul & Summer of Love

I can't contain my excitement! I know I've been raving about many lipsticks on this blog as of late, and so you might be rolling your eyes at yet another "must-have" product of mine. I change lipsticks as often as...well you know. But once I find one that I really love, I keep it in heavy, heavy rotation. This one, gifted to me by my best friend is definitely one of them.

Sunny Seoul

Not only is it a creamsheen so it's pigmented and ultra smooth, but it also has just the right amount of pink and peach undertones. I think many people can wear it comfortably. It's beautiful for Summer.

I wanted to take the time to quickly update you guys on my Summer. I'm deeming it, "my Summer of love." Cheesy as it sounds, it's a pretty accurate description!

 

 

July:

* My best friend's bridal shower in Orange County.

*My bridal shower at one of our local wineries. It happens to also be my favorite.

*My second wedding dress fitting is on the 24th. Fingers crossed it fits me like a glove!

August:

*My soon to be sister in law is having a little girl. I'm so happy for her! She already has two amazing sons, and now her baby girl will complete the family. Her baby is due in October, but the baby shower is this month.

* My best friend will get married on August 16th! I can't wait to be her proud maid of honor. I'm an only child, so being in her wedding is extremely special to me :)

* Nate and I are planning a little trip to Catalina to do some snorkeling and prepare for our honeymoon in Hawaii.

September:

*I'm getting married! Lots of last minute planning will undoubtedly take up most of my time. We are also having our rehearsal on September 12th (which also happens to be my 29th birthday).

*Honeymoon in paradise to follow :)

I'm taking the rest of this week off to enjoy the holiday. Happy Fourth to my fellow Americans :)

See you next week!

Photos c/o Pinterest
 

♥ Noelle

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Wedding {Invitations & Bachelorette}

What a whirlwind these past few days have been! I apologize for being slightly M.I.A. but I took the latter part of last week off so that I could focus more on wedding planning and my bachelorette party.

We received our handmade Etsy invitations and absolutely love them! They are very simple, but that's exactly what my fiancé and I wanted. Our wedding colors are black, white, and blush. The three layers of cardstock reflect that, as well as our seashore ceremony and reception that will follow. I am hesitant to post this because of the personal information (my fiancé joked we will have some wedding crashers) but I wanted you guys to see it anyway. I know some of you are planning your own weddings, and it's always nice to get an idea for your event.

Although Nate isn't in the military, we are able to do a beach wedding on Camp Pendleton military base because his dad is retired from the navy and both of his parents still work in that field. Three more months until the big day. Time flies when you're planning!

My joint bachelorette with my best friend took place this weekend, and it was hysterical! I think considering the possibilities, our friends respected our wishes and kept the debauchery to a minimum. We stayed at the Hard Rock in San Diego, followed by dinner at the Marble Room. BOTH were amazing, especially the service and would recommend either if you're ever in the area.

Our friend set up the suite we stayed in with party bags, candy, and cupcakes. So sweet of her!

I gave my fellow bride-to-be a matching silver heart ring from Catbird.

My friend Anne and I 

Grainy night picture. I wish I had taken more, but I was too busy having fun to bother.

 One wedding event down, a few more to go!

 ♥ Noelle

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Snapshots

I love seeing posts where you fabulous ladies share mini moments from your week. I decided it was high time I do my own.

THE most beautiful flowers I've ever bought. Peonies from Trader Joe's. Go get some while they are in season (blink and you'll miss them). I keep seeing everyone's on Instagram and I don't mind one bit. I think every girl can appreciate their beauty.

I've always wanted a Voluspa candle. Everytime I walk into Anthropologie, I am bombarded by the amazing scents! This one in Laguna is unbelievable (and very hard to describe). It smells like the store is all I can say!

Speaking of Anthro, I also picked up this oceanic blue scalloped bowl to keep some of my daily jewelry in. These bracelets I picked out (reminiscent of this by S&D) will definitely make their way onto my wrists and into this beautiful little bowl :)

Current view from my kitchen, Chloe Bear looking at me like I'm crazy. "Play with ME auntie, STOP taking pictures for your blog!" But I love peonies, Chloe.

Have a great weekend!

♥ Noelle

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Happy May {Giveaway} CLOSED

I love the month of May! It gets brutally hot here for most of Summer and part of Fall, so Spring is the perfect in-between phase. May is especially lovely because it starts warming up, but it's still bearable enough to venture outside in my go-to uniform of jeans and flats. It's one of the perfect months.

In celebration, I decided it was high time to do something special for you guys! I appreciate and love each and every one of you, and I'm not sure I show my gratitude quite enough. I went to two of my favorite shop spots and walked out with gift cards to giveaway to one of my beautiful readers.

 Rules:

Open to U.S. and Canada readers only

Only one reader will win both $25 gift cards

Winner will be chosen using random.org.

 

 

All you have to do to enter is:

Make sure you follow my blog via GFC and Bloglovin'

Leave me one comment with your email address so that I may contact you if you win.

 

 

This giveaway will run through next Friday, May 10th. You have until Midnight PST.

 

*These gift cards were purchased with my own money, and this is not sponsored in any way.

 

 Good Luck!

♥ Noelle

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In Bloom

Blazer - H&M (recent, check stores) (similar from Banana Republic)

Dress - BP Nordstrom, old (cute option)

Bag - Kate Spade

Heels - Guess, old (love these)

Necklace - Stella & Dot

Beaded bracelet - Etsy

Watch - Fossil

Labradorite bracelet - Oia Jules

Spring is in full bloom around my area. The grass has never looked greener, and it seems like everywhere I go, flowers are in full bloom. My fiance and I celebrated the weekend by having lunch at the park by our house. My green dress matched the scenery (and St. Patty's) perfectly :)

♥ Noelle

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