One year ago today, Gary and I were married. It's incredible how time flies by so fast but so slowly at the same time. This past year ha...

1st off - I want to thank Martha Stewart for her Organization Tip of the Day: http://www.marthastewart.com/273099/ice-cream-scoop-on-a-sti...

The back of our table numbers at the wedding each had a quote from a child. These quotes were how children view love and marriage. As I wa...

It's official. I am now Vanessa Wiest. It's been a looooooong time coming and it's finally here. I had such a fabulous week b...

Disclaimer: This isn't the nicest post I've written. It's me getting some frustration out on "paper" and honestly, I ...

Gary & I (and surprisingly my mother) had our Hotel Winn taste test today. I was so excited to come in but was absolutely blown away by...

The past few weeks have been especially exciting. So exciting, in fact, that I couldn't quite put it into words until now. Gary was on...

....says Gary.... Silly boy! Perhaps he doesn't realize we've already been engaged for 13 months. I'm sure I'll feel t...

We only have 2 months left until the big day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited! I really can't wait to get it over with (that sounds so ...

DIY Wedding Challenge 2010: Fabric Flower - Project Wedding Hmmm. How could I incorporate these? I plan to make the button boutonnieres fo...

I remember when I started this blog that there was a blog about snow. It wasn't the first but there certainly was a blog about snow. H...

Yes, it's been awhile. Sorry :) It's been an interesting couple of weeks with its usual ups and downs. Thank you to my sweet, swe...

Button Blossoms . Button Boutonniere . DIY Flower Boutonniere . The last link yellow button option is my FAVORITE!

I ordered a super adorable dress from ModCloth at 9pm on October 12th.  The VERY NEXT DAY, I got an email saying it had been shipped and it...

I finally made a move on buying a dress!  Woah.  It's short, adorable and cheap!  Considering it's a bridesmaid dress, it's expe...

This is what I want for dessert at the wedding:

I cannot believe how fast this week flew by.  Did I really travel to the MOA on Sunday?  Was it really my birthday on Monday?  I just can...

I reallly like the Charlotte Dyeable ballet flat & Malina Dyeable round-toe pump.  Both would be in either silver cloud or evening mist...

Thanks to Leta, I have some ideas for shoes!  I think I may want heels based on the dress I want, but the bridal party can certainly do sand...

Centerpiece?  More pops of color depending on what paint I use...:) Menu cards are a waste of money, but I thought this was super cute... ...