I do. Crystal and Justin. 10.1.11

I don’t know how we are already almost two weeks into October. Time is seriously flying this month. I have been to two weddings in the past two weekends. I’m almost wedding’d out… but, I’m a girl and we kinda love weddings so I’ve enjoyed them.

Last Saturday, Crystal and Justin got hitched. It was a beautiful ceremony and I was so glad I could be a part of it. Justin has been one of my best friends and part of my family for years {He and my brother are childhood best bff’s} and Crystal sweetly told me that day that she was so happy to finally have a sister-in-law. {Not by blood – but, by choice.} I couldn’t be happier for them and I hope their marriage brings them much love and happiness throughout the years.

Here are a few pictures from that day. {I was a grooms-gal – just in case you wondered }

The bridal party.

 Our toast to the happy couple. {We toasted with hot apple pie.}

Their first dance. {Somehow this is the only picture I have of them together. #fail}

Justin and my brother. {Best friends.}

Curt and I. 

The groom and I.

We all sang “Friends in Low Places” it was one of those moments you’ll always remember. #hadtobethere 

The bride and I.

My family. 

Best friends. {Groom and best man.}

The toast. It was emotional.

And that was wedding round 1. What’s with October and weddings??? It’s crazy – I think I’ll choose a different month when the time rolls around around for me. {hahahahaha} 

Have a wonderful Tuesday, loves.

Love always.

Wedding.

Remember, I’m weddinging it today!

One of my best friends is getting hitched today, I’ve known him for what seems to be my entire life {he’s my bro’s bestest friend} so I’ve grown up with this kid. And through out the years we have become like family. {I’d go on and be sappy, but he, like my brother, won’t read this – and well, they aren’t the sappy types. Boys.} But, I love him and I’m so excited that I get to share in this day with him and his fiance.

Isn’t this picture too funny! This was my 22 bday {so 6 years ago!}.

Hope he has a beautiful day and an even more beautiful marriage!

Congratulations Justin and Crystal!

Have a wonderful weekend, pretties!

Love always.

Twitter. Greta. Wedding Inspiration.

I have really come to love the twitter/blogger community. It’s so refreshing to “meet” and chat with other people across the country who are doing the same things and support one another. It’s hard to imagine life before social media – what did we do before then??? {I even get most of my news from Twitter – thank you NBC4i for that! Sad isn’t it??}

Yada, yada, yada… get to the point Jackie. {Sometimes I just start rambling… I apologize.}

Anyhow – I have asked my dear, sweet friend Greta of NL Designs to do a little guest post for me today – It’s always nice to have someone else do the talking! And she’s fab – I know you guys will love her and enjoy getting to know her just as much as I have!

Hi everyone! My name is Greta and I am from the great state of Wisconsin! I was born and raised in Titletown, USA, 4 blocks from the World Champion Green Bay Packers I now live in central Wisconsin with the love of my life and his four children from his previous marriage. Ever since I was little I’ve had a passion for weddings. I love reading wedding blogs, planning weddings and doing DIY projects for the big day.

[partying at Lambeau immediately after the Packers won the Superbowl!]

I currently have an Etsy Shop that is undergoing reconstructive surgery. When I started the shop in February, I decided to sell fun things that I really enjoy making for affordable prices. However, as my blog evolved more and more, I’ve recently decided to clearance everything out in the shop in order bring in a line of wedding products! I’ll be featuring a line of cupcake toppers, table numbers, save-the-date cards, bridal headbands and more!

Here’s a shameless plug before I begin my guest post today… there are two things you can do! You can [visit my blog] and find a coupon code for an additional 30% off my products that are clearanced anywhere from 40-80% already! The other thing you can do is enter my first giveaway! Have fun!

So I met Jacqueline via twitter at the beginning of her blog. We became great friends instantly and can sit for hours and talk [though we've never met in person!]. We LOVE to talk about love and weddings and so today I wanted to share an inspiration board that I’ve created for her based on some of her favorite color combinations!

blue & coral

pink & muted green

mustard yellow & gray

here are some links for you guys if you’d like to see more!

NL Designs BLOG

NL Designs Etsy Shop

NL Designs on Facebook

NL Designs on Twitter

& my “other” blog Confessions of Wisconsin Housewife

i’d LOVE to meet you  

all photos [source]

Um, so how cute were those inspiration boards?!

I love, love, loved them {especially the pink and green!!}

I was swooning over bridesmaids dresses!

Well kids, we are almost to the weekend {it’s my Friday today! Thank you Amy and Alex }

p.s. don’t forget about your Momma’s this weekend…spoil them like craaazy!

Love always.