It's my Anniversary!

Today marks my 3 year anniversary with my love.  See our wedding blog post: here

I can remember it like it was just yesterday.  I've never been so happy in my life!  Cliche, I know.  But seriously.  I am happy everyday.  Maybe not all day.  But everyday.  There really is no secret to a happy marriage.  Whatever works for you two is the only thing that matters.  We've only been married 3 years.  However, we've been together for almost 12 years!  A relationship that lasts forever only comes once in a blue moon.  And it was the bluest of blues for us.  <3

I love reminiscing how my husband proposed to me.  We went to San Francisco for our 7 year anniversary of being together.  To make a long story short.... 1. Airplane, 2. 2 Friends,  3. Hotel room, and 4. Best weekend ever!  That pretty much sums it all up.  Hehe ;P  No seriously.  We could not have done it... Actually, strike that.  KELVIN could not have done it without the mischievous help from 2 of our friends who lived in SF.  I do have to emphasize that Kelvin planned the whole thing.  Our friends just helped set up.   It truly was one of the best weekends I've ever had.

Enough with all the mushiness.  ;P  Here are some pictures from that weekend:

Each post-it had a little message for me :)

Room was filled with flower petals and candles

THE RING!

Of course had to do all the touristy stuff.  Here's us in front of Alcatraz (it's there, I promise)

Me jumping for joy in front of Lombard Street

We visited the famous 7 sisters.  Houses were used in the tv show Full House.

And of course the Golden Gate Bridge

Can't pass up wine tasting at Napa Valley!

If you or know someone who is about to be engaged, tell them to give me a call!  I can help plan and execute.  I just won't ask the question.  :)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Say "Yes" To The Dress!

Recently, I have been honored to find out that 2 of my friends have found THE dress.  And totally 2 different dresses at that!  It's very interesting how us females have different tastes, yet seeing THE dress, we're all in agreement.  Finding THE dress can be a little stressful at times, but it can also be the best part.  And once you do find IT, you just know.

It is important to try on more than a few dresses.  Wedding dresses come in several styles, cuts and colors, such as A-line, Mermaid, Trumpet.  Necklines also differ.  There's scoop neck, sweetheart, V-neck, and many more.  You need to try different ones on to see how they fit your body type.  You may like one style, but once you try it on, you may not like it.  Dresses also look very unflattering when on the hanger.  So I encourage to just try it on, and keep an open mind.

Several factors also play a role when picking your dress:

1) What part of the year will your wedding be.  Summer? Winter? You would need to decide if you need a bit more coverage, longer length, shorter length, more or less embellishments.

2) Where will your wedding take place.  Will it be indoors or outdoors?  Beach weddings may get a bit messy with all the sand, so you may opt for a shorter length.

3) What is your wedding style/theme/feel.  Will it be more traditional?  Or are you more of a modern vintage gal?  You may even want a fairy tale/fantasy wedding with a big ball gown like a Disney princess.

4) Choosing the right white for your skin tone.   Dresses aren't just your typical white.  There are several shades of white.  So trying on dresses in a few different colors will help narrow your decision.

5) Accessories!  Show your personality with your jewelry, hair embellishments, etc. But if your dress is overly embellished with crystals, you don't want to over do it with too much bling.

6) When picking your dress, you also need to consider what type of veil you want.  Blusher, shoulder length, fingertip, or cathedral.  Experience with all different lengths and styles.

7) Shoes!  Shoes can be your chance to show more of your personality.  Are you a wild girl at heart?  Wear some zebra or cheetah print.  Are you a cowgirl at heart?  Wear some cowboy boots.  But remember, you'll be wearing your shoes for most of the day, so make sure they're comfortable.

Most of all, have fun!

New Year, New (Nostalgic) Beginnings

I know I have been MIA (once again).  But one of my goals for this year is to keep my blog updated as much as possible.  My other goals for this year is to be more creative, artsy, crafty and stylish.  What are your goals (or resolutions) for the coming year?  Just a little advice... If you make a goal (resolution), try not to make it generalized, like "I'm going to work out more".  Instead, what specific work out will you do?  And stick to it.  Don't say you'll do it for the rest of the year.  Instead, set a smaller goal, like 5-6 months.  That way, 12 months doesn't seem so long.  You'll be more inclined to quit sooner.  Or just do small goals everyday.  Whatever your goals are for this year, be thankful that the world didn't end!

Happy New Year!