Friday Recap: Amelia Island – Fernandina Beach Florida Vacation

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Last week until the day after the Fourth of July holiday Cory and I visited his family in Fernandina Beach, Florida. We went for a little vacation and also to witness, celebrate and photograph Cory’s sister, Katie marry Ryan! It was the perfect brunch wedding on the island where we got to walk around the old town for some portraits. … Read More

Friday Recap: Caitlin & Ryan at Commonwealth Brewing Company

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Wedding season is in full swing and I could not be happier than I am right now with the year thus far! I truly feel like I have made great relationships with all of my couples and I know that long after their wedding day I will still be in touch with them. This weekend I have two weddings, Caitlin … Read More

Friday Recap: A look at a busy week!

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I had a busy but fulfilling week. It was busy and I am a little tired but everyday I did something that I LOVE doing so no matter how busy I was also fulfilling some of the things that make me come alive! We did a little bit of wedding planning this week and we got to taste test at Montero’s Restaurant. Which … Read More

Friday Recap- The Instagram Lab

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I shared one of these photographs above on my instagram yesterday for the #theinstagramlab challenge created by the amazing Jenna Kutcher! But if you know me then you know that it’s Foster’s world and I am just living in it! So the photograph on the left is much more accurate! 😉 We were to introduce ourselves as people yesterday, not … Read More

Friday Recap: “Home is the nicest word there is.”

Home is the nicest word there is. – Laura Ingells Wilder. She is right! Just look at the two dogs below, Charlie and Foster! Who wouldn’t want to come home those cute fur babies? They are not the only ones that make our home, our home. My fiancé, Cory, definitely plays a large roll in this house being home to … Read More

Friday Recap: Planning Our Wedding

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Today Cory and I are going to do our Wedding registry at Bed, Bath & Beyond! With all of the budget talks & brainstorming all of the DIY pieces I am going to make for our wedding day, I am looking forward to scanning items in a store that I won’t end up taking to the register myself! I hope … Read More