Like we did for our invitations, if you have the skill set, we had DIY Menus, Ad Libs, and Programs. It’s the easiest way to cut out waste from your budget. Trust me, the little savings add up. However, if you are making these yourself, have them done way in advance and send them around for proofing to at least three people. We decided to DIY Menus, Ad Libs and Programs for…
Has winter finally left us? This weekend was fantastic and hopefully a precursor of what’s yet to come. To kick off spring and make a visit to the Whole Foods that just opened in our neighborhood, we made some delicious seared scallops. My mom’s seared scallops are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. With this dish, we wanted to try something different and incorporate white wine into the sauce. Rounding out our plate, we cooked spinach and…
When planning your wedding, vendors are key. Finding the right vendor can be tricky. Since our wedding took place in my hometown, we went with local vendors. Our second vendor we locked down, was Bourassa Catering. Our Wedding reception was taking place on my parent’s lawn. Thus, we needed a vendor that would be able to work with more than one vendor. It’s important to inquire if one of your…
The fun part about pulling together our own space, was pulling together our own space. We had so much fun planning our wedding together. Our goal was to bring all the people we loved in one place to celebrate our wedding. At the end of the day, as long as we were happy together, that’s all that mattered. We had so many Wedding DIY projects. Here’s a round up of…
When looking at the budget and various quotes, our Save the Dates, Wedding Invitations, and RSVPs was a line we knew we could cut down on costs and designed our own. I was looking forward to designing our own Save the Dates and Invitations since I love doing that already. The majority of people cannot, and it makes sense to have someone else design them, and that’s ok. For us,…
Before you read, it’s important to note this post not sponsored. We loved our food vendors and wanted to show them some extra love. When planning your wedding, vendors are key. Finding the right vendor can be tricky. Since our wedding took place in my hometown, we went with local vendors. The first vendor we locked down, was Alyssa’s Cakery. In the year before booking her, we had so many…
Cleaning can be a mundane task, and typically held off until the weekends (or not done at all). When you live in a small space, clutter can make it feel even smaller. That’s why it’s important to keep your space clean. Jumpstart your spring cleaning with us! While you’re on a spring cleaning spree, now’s a good time to refresh social profiles like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Begin to clean…
Cleaning can be a mundane task, and typically held off until the weekends (or not done at all). When you live in a small space, clutter can make it feel even smaller. That’s why it’s important to keep your space clean. Jumpstart your spring cleaning with us! When it comes to cleaning the apartment, I’m always sure to add cleaning out my devices to the list: computers, phones, tablets, and…
Cleaning can be a mundane task, and typically held off until the weekends (or not done at all). When you live in a small space, clutter can make it feel even smaller. That’s why it’s important to keep your space clean. Jumpstart your spring cleaning with us! We needed to refresh our living room with a new couch. The couch we had for the past 3 years was a hand-me-down…
Cleaning can be a mundane task, and typically held off until the weekend (or not done at all). When you live in a small space, clutter can make it feel even smaller. That’s why it’s important to keep your space clean. Jumpstart your spring cleaning with us! We try to keep our apartment clean on a daily basis. However, life happens. After a long week, the last thing we want…
Cleaning can be a mundane task, and typically held off until the weekends (or not done at all). When you live in a small space, clutter can make it feel even smaller. That’s why it’s important to keep your space clean. Jumpstart your spring cleaning with us! The best way to jump right into spring cleaning is to start with the kitchen. For Fatima and I, the kitchen is the…
Last weekend, we met up with Stephanie and Kate for a blog sesh and life catch up. Knowing Pi Day was coming up, we picked up some pies from the Little Pie Company; an old fashioned apple and a pear-apple crumb pie. We loved the pear-apple crumb pie, it was delicious. The old fashioned apple on the other hand, while I love apple pie, was pretty basic. To round out our pre-Pi celebration, Stephanie ordered…
Photo booths are a great activity to have at your wedding. One way to cut this cost from your budget is to setup your own. There are so many ways to set up your own booth; iPads, point and shoot cameras, phones, Polaroids, and DSLRs. For our wedding, I setup a photo booth using my own DSLR equipment and built the backdrop out of old doors. Lilies and Loafers has affiliate…
As technology continues to make our lives easier and more millennials begin to get married, the more we’ll see wedding websites. Once a spot for basic information, wedding websites have now become a place to not only find that important info, but to see photos, video and even RSVP. We wanted our wedding website to be a go-to resource our friends and family could access at anytime in the event they…
We heart brunch. Our favorite kind of brunch is when we make it in our own kitchen. This morning, we made a delicious plate of fried chicken and waffles using just a few ingredients. Super simple and a great way to step up your DIY brunch game.…
While thinking about who Fatima and I wanted to stand up for us, a few people came to mind. Ultimately, I decided on my sister, Colleen. I’m from a large, close family, and picking Coll was a no-brainer. But how? How do you ask your sister to be your best woman? Well, like most of my family, she’s a sentimental sap when it comes to a good, heartfelt gift. Christmas…