I’m having a bit of a slow start to the year… January always feels like a transition period. The weather is gross (it’s sooooo muddy and slushy here – this plaid coat ensemble even looks a bit dull), motivation is scarce, and we are planning a wedding. Which is incredibly overwhelming, obviously. People don’t tend to talk about that very much – it’s not all flowers and white flowy dresses and diamond rings. We’re also at the beginning of the planning process, which means all the stressful tasks, like budget, location, guest list, etc. I am incredibly excited to get married, but the planning process is not something that ever appealed to me very much – it’s giving me anxiety!
I’m honestly not complaining, but I wish I would have read that not everyone was absolutely thrilled about planning their wedding. Makes you feel less alone, you know? Something that does excite me, however, is figuring out my bridal makeup (I’ll be doing it myself). I’ve always loved makeup and playing with it – and the thought of experimenting with different looks to find the perfect bridal look is definitely something I can look forward to. And I will be documenting it as well!
God, this post sounds awful, doesn’t it? I am honestly so excited to be married to A, and to have a wonderful day with our friends and family. Maybe I’m just not a traditional bride. But when have I ever been a traditional anything (I’m sure my parents can attest to that)?!
Wishing you all a lovely weekend 🙂
photos by To Vogue or Bust
Great coat and have fun with your wedding plans just turn up the music and dance!
xx,
areli’s april
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I can totally relate to you as I just got engaged and wish that I could just snap my fingers and say that I’m married already!
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Me too! Best of luck to you with the planning love 🙂
xx Jill
I find planning a wedding ridiculously stressful too. I don’t even want a traditional dress…. haha can’t wait to read more on your wedding plans for inspiration
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I feel like we all need to speak up haha! Glad I’m not the only one 🙂
xx Jill
Don’t worry, planning our wedding was NOT my favorite thing to do. It was stressful, and expensive. In the end, we had a great day though, so it was all worth it. And it gets easier as you get further in the process. you’ll get through it!
i’d say your style is super traditional! Just from looking at your blog, you like a lot of basics and classic pieces and generic styles but are still trendy and dress in brands and styles that everyone else is! nothing to be ashamed of 🙂
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Thank you!
xx Jill
you wore your boots in the snow?? didnt it ruin them?? or are they waterproof? (leather isnt necessarily waterproof just fyi!)
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No they didn’t get ruined! I wasn’t walking in the snow for very long and I sprayed them with a protectant 🙂
xx Jill
I was the same way with the marriage prep. It’s overwhelming and no one really talks about that part! So we got married in Nicaragua and that helped with cutting down the guest list not to mention the picture-perfect beach wedding. Best of luck with yours!!
xo Carlina
http://www.AllergicToVanilla.com
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Good idea! Love the destination wedding idea 🙂
xx Jill
I actually love that look and that coat! Hang in there! Spring will be back soon!
I totally understand the planning stress. I was stressed while planning too, and I just figured it was because I tend to be too much of a perfectionist. I did my own make up too, and loved how it came out. I would say my biggest stress was my hair (hard to handle).
You look amazing, Jill! Never dull. I do understand the motivation ups and downs though. I took a long break recently and actually considered not blogging anymore, but I got it back. You are a tremendous inspiration, Jill. It will all be ok. You are sooo not alone, and your honesty is always so comforting.
XO! Gina
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You are totally not alone! I got married a year and a half ago and at the point of planning that you are at, we wanted to elope and get married on the beach somewhere with only family! But luckily our parents talked some sense into us and we made it through 🙂 I feel like the guest list was the hardest part! One thing that kept us motivated was setting up our registry with Zola and thinking of all the pretty gifts we were going to get for our home! I definitely recommend Zola for a registry if you are still debating what to use. Good luck, it will be so worth it! 🙂
xo,
Serene
Have you decided on a wedding location? We got married in Palm Springs at an Estate. I had such anxiety over planning a local BC wedding we decided destination was best but didn’t want the traditional carribean wedding. Palm Springs is our favourite vacation spot. Planning was surprisingly easy (even doing it all remotely). I was nervous but everything went smoothly and our desert photos were fabulous.
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We haven’t yet! We’re still figuring everything out. But I really appreciate that advice, we are still hoping for a destination!
xx Jill