wedding planning and prep

from dresses to workouts and venues to facials

I recently did a Q&A on instagram and got lots of wedding planning questions so thought I’d do a whole post about it for those who are interested. It’s certainly been a process but we are currently in quite a good spot where all the big things are booked, and we don’t need to be making finer detail choices quite yet, but I’m sure that will come around soon now that it’s only 4 months away!

Since getting engaged my algorithm has been so wedding focused, which has been useful for inspiration but there’s also this under current of - as a woman - having to become a totally different version of yourself for the big day. I don’t think anyone needs to change anything to be a bride of get married, but I have to admit it’s actually been really nice having a set date in mind to reach some personal goals I’ve been wanting to hit for a while, it feels like a pretty good reason to feel my best. It’s not about transforming into a totally different person but rather fine tuning a few things I’ve been wanting to work on physically and mentally.

Why not be the best version of myself I can be, right?

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Below I’m sharing where I’m at in dress shopping, the facials I’m getting, what I’m doing with my hair and my workout routine I’ve been committing to.

Dress(es) and shoes

I’ve found my dress! It is currently being made and I’ll have fittings in a month or so once it’s ready to make sure it fits me perfectly. I tried on so many - at Fall Bride, Own Studio and Browns Bride - but this one just felt like my wedding dress rather than just a pretty white dress. I was waiting for that feeling and I’m glad I did! I also recently found my shoes: I tried lots on too as I wanted not too high of a height so that they’re good for all day wear, and now I’m on the hunt for my evening outfit…

I have however found my flower girl dress - too cute! I can’t wait to see my niece in it - it’s from By Malina, which has a great bridal section, and am currently still choosing bridesmaid dresses. I don’t want everyone in the same dress, I think a common colour theme or fabric is nicer and looks more natural.

Skin prep and facials

You guys know I love a facial anyway, but having a set date in mind has been great in terms of reaching certain goals.