My Wedding Day

FINALLY!!! I finally got my photos from my Wedding Day and I am so excited to share some of my favorite. I have a LOT of favorites, so be warned, this is a very photo heavy post. Honestly though, blog posts with a ton of photos are some of my favorites of others! I DIYed almost my entire wedding, so be on the look out for tutorials of things you see in the photos. If there is a specific item you see, and would like to know how I did it, just ask! Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any of the fun tutorials coming up soon! I tried to post the photos in somewhat of an order of how the day actually went so you could feel like you where there as a guest. Click on any photo to enlarge. Enjoy
On to the photo madness

Some of the decor items, all DIY projects.





All bouquets, boutonnieres, flower crowns and corsages were hand made by me, my Husband and our Friends.



Here Comes The Bride. Ceremony Photos.

My Daddy walking me down the aisle, and making me laugh so I wasn't sobbing in every photo.

My Grooms first look reaction of his Bride


We folded over 500 origami cranes that became a backdrop for the ceremony.

Some of the formal and fun shots.











This is a group shot of my Husband and his family.


And this is a photo of us with my family.

Notice a difference? This is with several family members missing, and I promise this is the best shot we got. We may be a crazy bunch but I deeply love my family, and wouldn't trade them for anything.

Reception photos and Beyond.



This is me getting extremely excited that my BFF, Kelsy, caught the bouquet. I had been plotting this for months.

Some of our amazing friends that attended the Wedding.

The face is because I was joking about our DJ and his lovely girlfriend getting a free show as my Husband looked for the garter.

We played the Wedding Shoe Game, and it was a huge hit with the guests!


The Getaway

Review: Queen Helene Face Mask for Glowing Skin

Today I'm reviewing for all of you one of my favorite face masks from the Queen Helene brand.




This particular mask is for dry skin and labels itself an "intense moisture facial". I have been sick with a horrible cold all week (notice the lack of posts?) and although I am feeling so much better Today, the skin around my nose is extremely dry! I decided I deserved a little pampering, so I dug this out of my lotions and potions box.

This Queen Helene product is an olive oil face mask that's paraben free and has other healthy face mask ingredients like mineral oil, avocado, and sage. Some of the benefits you'll enjoy when using an olive oil face mask are;

• Added moisture.
• Anti aging and wrinkle benefits.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Helps with skin rashes like eczema.

The consistency of the olive oil face mask is thicker than most and it makes it easier to work with. The product comes in a classic avocado mask green color, which I love. Green face masks to me are classic and pull on my heartstrings when I use them. They always remind of when I was little and just wanted to be grown up so I can do things like get avocado face masks and my nails and hair done all day. Geez, was I naive to woman hood or what?



Not only do I love the color and consistency of this mask, but this mask doesn't burn irritated skin which is a big plus for me. I seem to only reach for this face mask when I really really need it, I just don't have all of the extra time I thought I would when I was little to pamper myself. Other masks I've tried irritate my skin when it's too dry and this olive oil face mask only soothes.

This face mask is applied to dry skin and washed off when it dries. When you remove it you are left with soft, clean and glowing skin. I've never gotten the tight feeling some other masks can leave, another plus! Honestly, I have no complaints about this mask. It does what it promises and has never irritated my skin, what more can a girl ask for in a face mask for glowing skin.

Have you tried this or other Queen Helene products? Leave a comment below letting me know which one you recommend!

Wedding Wednesday: Awesome Wedding Cakes

Wedding Cakes are some Brides hardest decision in their wedding planning. There are so many endless possibilities and special needs to consider.


How Much Do Wedding Cakes Cost?

Wedding cakes can be as cheap as a few dollars for do it yourself wedding cakes or you may lean towards expensive wedding cakes if you budget allows. I opted for Wedding Cupcakes and the cake part cost me less than $10 out of my own pocket. A friend of my sisters bakes the cupcakes and made the topper as well as homemade icing. The cost of her time, the icing and fondant were all paid for as a gift from my sister. If you found a friend or family member to do the baking, a do it yourself wedding cake would be insanely affordable. Not looking to go that route? Depending on where you live and the design of your Wedding Cake, expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $400 to feed 100 guests. Although the expensive wedding cakes are gorgeous and serious design statement pieces, they can cost thousands of dollars and the designers usually charge per person which can easily sky rocket your cake cost. If you do fall in love with an expensive wedding cake, (like the one below OMG Gorgeous) take photos to your baker and ask what they can do that's similar but more budget friend.


Source:Perfect Wedding Day


Dietary Needs of You and Your Guests

Another important factor to consider when choosing an Awesome Wedding Cake, are the dietary needs of you and your fiance. You might also want to consider guests needs, but this is not as important as guests with special needs can simply pass on dessert. Do you and you Husband to be need a gluten free wedding cake, have allergies or are you Vegans? These are all important details to tell your baker and if you are opting for a do it yourself wedding cake; check out this delicious looking vegan wedding cake from aliciak. at Instructables. Find the recipe HERE.





Country Wedding Cakes

One of my favorite new trends are the rustic natural look of country wedding cakes. No explanation needed on these on to the beautiful photos.


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Source:Carried Away Cuisine


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