First post of 2022 and I’m so excited to share our wedding video by the talented, Kate Pervak. My heart is so full as I watch the video over and over with tears in my eyes. A global pandemic, two postponements, and over two years of planning lead up to this day and at the end, we have this amazing video to relive the best moments over and over.
Read MoreI was truly honored when Brides reached out to me to share mine and Raphe's story about having to postpone our Italian wedding due to the Coronavirus. It's been a surreal time and never in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen to us. I will say that this has made us stronger as a couple and we now know we can face all of life's hurdles together. The most important thing as that we have each other!
As Raphe and I were planning our Italian wedding celebration, we were simultaneously planning our legal ceremony in the states before we left. This was partly because of legal reasons and also so that those who couldn't make it to Italy, including my parents, could still be a part of our special day. We officially got married on March 6th, 2020, at the Beverly Hills Courthouse!
Read MoreFor months, alongside planning my Italian Wedding, which was recently postponed again due to the COVID-19 outbreak, my best girlfriends and I had been planning a quick little escape to Palm Springs for a fun-filled bachelorette weekend.
Read MoreSo excited to share my beautiful bridal shower that took place back in February. Out of all the events leading up to my wedding, this was the one event I was looking forward to most. I loved every aspect of it from compiling a guest list, creating my gift registry, picking a dress and more. I couldn’t wait to spend the afternoon with my best lady (and guy) friends sipping tea, playing games and discussing our upcoming trip to Italy.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of hosting my bridesmaid dress fitting with my bridesmaids at the Birdy Grey headquarters last October. Hosting a bridesmaid dress fitting is a perfect way to show how thankful you are for their constant support! I really wanted the day to be special for them and I couldn’t have asked for anything better.
Read MoreMy bridesmaid proposal boxes was recently featured on The Planning Society and I wanted to share it with you all here. Keep reading for the full interview and how I personalized each item in the box for my favorite ladies.
Read MoreThis post is a major throwback to mine and Raphe’s engagement party in October 2018. Not sure why I didn’t blog about it way back then but better late than never! Engagement parties obviously aren’t a must-do (Raphe and I went back and forth whether to have one or not) but they can be a nice addition to your wedding process.
Read MoreThis photoshoot of our engagement was extremely special for Raphe and I because we wanted to include our dog, Bodhi. Anyone with a dog knows and will tell you that they’re not the easiest of models.
Read MoreIn 1999 after graduating from high school, I went on a trip with 47 other students and friends, that spanned 23 days and 11 total countries. Needless to say as a 17-year-old this trip had a significant impact on who I am today. It also was the first time I fell in love with Italy.
Read MoreThe story of how we met is all about timing. Neither of us was particularly looking for any sort of relationship at the time, having both been through our fair share of bad ones. One day at the end of March 2017, Raphe got a call from a colleague to shoot a commercial project for the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills where I work. It was on this shoot that him and I met.
Read MoreOf all the exciting things I’ve been able to do as a bride-to-be, like finding that perfect wedding dress (2 in my case!), my bachelorette party, and planning our exciting honeymoon abroad I’ve been secretly waiting to get registered! I love shopping and creating a registry of specific items Raphe and I want as we start our new life together as husband and wife sounds like the perfect date night to me!
Read MoreYour big day is around the corner and all the pieces are coming together, but if you’re like most girls you’re not just planning your wedding, you’re also planning other events for you and your best gals to celebrate your pending nuptials. Whether it’s your bridal shower or a sure-to-be wild bachelorette party, there’s so much to get excited for leading up to your wedding!
Read MoreI'm a year away from saying "I do" but as the saying goes "time flies." So, I decided to get an early start prepping my skin for the big day because it will be here before I know it!
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