COACHELLA DREAMING
Coachella 2 starts today…well camping opened up yesterday. Ah, it feels like just yesterday when we (Rachel, Thea, Courtney & I) were in the long car line up to get in. We were slightly scared but not terrified of the numerous party cars surrounding us. But once we got to our car site, all was grand. We quickly became known as the sober girls who play boardgames. (Which I’m totally ok with.)
Anyways…if I were going this year, I’d bring these gems
all items from topshop (which, btw, The Bay, downtown Vancouver sells!!)
Last weekend I caught a couple of the coachella shows online…do it up! youtube.com/coachella
I only got to see M83, Bon Iver, Florence & a bit of Snoop & Dre. But there are heaps more!
This weekend for me is crrrraaay. But amazing!
Tomorrow morning I’m speaking at a Women’s Breakfast at another Church in town, then heading off to Van to see COLDPLAY!!!!!!!!!! Then I’m excited to frolick around downtown Van with my love on Sunday…yay weekend!
stay gold,
s.s.♥.
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
So a couple weeks ago, me & the man of my dreams basically pranced around in a field & kissed all day while our incredibly talented friend, Stephanie Christo (I’ll be posting her fb photography page soon!) took some photos of us.
We’re beyond stoked on how our engagement photos turned out! (If you haven’t heard our engagement story, you can read about it here!)
daaaaaaamn
love this one
here we are ready to fly away…
Awweee, aren’t we so presh? ;)
In the shoot we were able to pay tribute to two of our deceased grandfathers. The chest that we are sitting on in the field belonged to my Italian grandfather. He actually used it when he immigrated from Italy to Canada in the 70’s! And the mandolin that James’ is playing belonged to his grandfather.
James: WESC chinos, Vintage blazer, Vintage shoes
Laura: H&M dress, Jacob leggings, BCBG Hat, & Vintage boots
DEAR DIARY #016
Hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I think it’s safe to say..SPRING HAS ARRIVED! Booooyah!
I got to drive around with the top down of my Cabrio..sad to be selling this little guy (need a car anyone? buy mine! ha)
A year ago I was at Coachella music festival…insane how quickly time goes by! James & I caught a couple of the shows on youtube.com/coachella. Even though last year I was at Coachella, I’d have to say that this past weekend was even better than last weekend…!
Because this past Saturday we had out ENGAGEMENT PARTAY!!! It was seriously so much fun. First of all thank you soooooo much to Margaret & John who hosted us! We got to hang, chat, laugh & eat with a bunch of friends & family. It was seriously lovely. We even roasted marshmallows in the backyard….delish!
In other news…this past week I booked off time off work for the..HONEYMOON!!!! eeeeeee! so insanely excited for this…!
and in even other news…on Saturday we’re going to COLDPLAY!!!!!!!!
And also thank you to my dear friend Molly who gave me a stunning bouquet! (It’s sitting on my desk at work)
Life is amazing.
xoxo,
s.s.♥.
GIFT REGISTRY TIP
Sooooo in your imagination registering for gifts seems like some surreal fantasy..! You prance around with your fiancé and you smile the entire time imagining all the appliances in your dream kitchen.
Here are a few facts…
Fact- it isn’t really like that.
Fact- you may disagree on some items.
Fact- i’m learning to get over my stubbornness.
Fact- I’m marrying the greatest man on the planet.
So here’s a tip…instead of being, oh so serious the entire time, fighting over which creamer set to register for, lighten up! Take some time to laugh a little. You’re freaking getting married! wooohoooo!
over n out,
s.s.♥.
DIY: WEDDING PLANNING BOOK
So being the organizational freak that the Lord created me to be, I knew that I needed a Wedding Planning Book. I was going to head on over to Chapters and grab me one..but I’m not one of those “normal” people who have a one-year engagement (seriously, short engagements are the way to go). Most of those books have a 12 month+ checklist. Since the wedding is in less than 5 months (!!!!!!!!!!), I decided..I’m going to make my own freaking Wedding Planning Book!!
And you know what…YOU CAN TOO!
side note- you may be all gung-ho and stoked and then you realize, heck, i’ve never been married! what on earth should even be on my to-do list in this book!!?!?!? Don’t fret! Simply go to the queen of weddings website and copy her checklist!
Wedding Planning Book-
1. Supplies needed: Blank Notebook (i adore & used these ones), post it tab notes, tape, scissors & a pen. Oh, and Rachel Stuart (unless you can doodle your own portrait)!
2. Start by deciding what categories you need. (You can add more as you think of them)
I have To-Do, Budget, Guest List, Ceremony, Reception, Photos & Music so far.
3. Write the category on the post it note and cover with tape to solidify.
4. Design the cover! If you don’t have a talented bestie or can’t draw your self, design something on photoshop or do a sweet collage!
5. Have fun planning away!
Cost of project- Under $10 (yeeeeeeeeaaaahhhh!!!)
So yah, there you go…! You can go and buy your own planning book or you can MAKE YOUR OWN…which will be personalized & not cluttered with crap junk you don’t need!
Happy Wednesday!
Tonight we’re doing round 2 of registering at The Bay…BOOOYAH!
xoxo,
s.s.♥.