HOME SWEET HOME

Austin and I were fortunate to be able to spend two whole weeks in Vermont! Of course we had a whole list of things we wanted to do... hiking, kayaking, apple picking, wedding planning (including visiting our AMAZING venue), and just being able to relax and spend time with friends and family. We had amazing weather and so much fun! 

(I'm in love with this photograph- it's so New England)

(I'm so enchanted with our wedding venue... isn't it romantic?!)

(The last light in Stowe... this is where we had our engagement photos taken... more to come on that soon!)

(Beautiful scenes from our day hike in Jericho)

(Classic hiking boot shot)

(The gorgeous view of Mount Mansfield from my parent's deck)

(Kayaking at the Waterbury Reservoir) 

 (The most adorable apple pie made by my Aunt)

(Apple picking!)

(Walking along the waterfront in Burlington)

(Church Street)

Thank you to our friends and family who made our visit home so wonderful. We miss you all dearly and can't wait to see you again!

WILMINGTON, NC

 

My mom came to visit for a few days before the school year begins! She flew into Wilmington and I drove down to meet her (about a 2 hour drive from where I live). We spent the first day exploring the downtown area, touring a few historical houses, checking out the shops and staying up until midnight talking. The last night we went to Wrightsville Beach and had delicious seafood and beachy cocktails ending our night with a walk along the ocean ( in the warm waves! ). It was a perfect mother daughter get away! Can't wait til we can spend time together again :)

WEDDING PLANNING

Ever since getting engaged in April we have been looking at wedding venues. The feel we want for our wedding is vintage and rustic yet chic and romantic. We knew a barn would be the perfect setting to exude that vibe and I'm so excited that we have finally booked the most amazing venue for our Vermont wedding next summer! The Round Barn in Waitsfield, Vermont is an absolute dream.

I've been putting together my wedding inspiration board on Pinterest for some time now ( I confess, it began even before there was ring on my finger... what girl hasn't?!) Here are some of my favorite inspiration photographs that really give a sense of the feel I want for the wedding.

Think mason jars, candles, wild flowers, and lace. The bridesmaids will be wearing peachy pinks and we're thinking grey for the groomsmen. Now that we have the venue booked its time to start looking into photographers, DJs and I'm sure a bunch of other things that we haven't even thought about! So far the planning process has been really fun and exciting. Oh and did I mention I FOUND THE DRESS?! Can't wait to marry my best friend next summer!