Sarah, first off, how did you get started blogging?Well I've certainly always loved reading other blogs! I suppose with the economic and environmental crises, I wanted a place to post eco-chic and budget friendly ideas for brides.
What have you learned the most since you started blogging?Hmm...I've learned what an incredible sense of community there is. I think a lot of people rag on new technology, because it separates us from actual relationships, but I think with the sheer amount of attention and funds raised for the
Nie Nie Recovery for example, is evidence of the blog community proving there's real substance to these relationships.
I couldn't agree more. I have found the blogging community is incredibly warm and open - making it an ideal venue to share intimate details about weddings and inspirations. But now back to you...What is your favorite wedding accessory?In my non-wedding life, my hands-down answer would be SHOES, but you hardly see those on your wedding day, SO....hmm...well I really love bird cage veils or feather hair accessories like the one we've given away on our blog recently. More than any other accessory, I think hair accessories make a really dramatic statement.
Where do you go for inspiration?I find inspiration everywhere! Blogs, home decorating stores, flea markets, antique stores, literally everywhere. I'll see a vintage tea pot, and I'll start planning an entire event around it. I love the creative process!
What is the best lesson you learned from your own wedding?Well, whether you have 20 guests or 300, intimacy is key, so that is something we really worked to create at my own wedding. I'm not really sure if this is a lesson per se, but I'm so so glad we wrote our own vows. I feel like it made every guest feel closer to us, and more importantly I felt like every word I said held meaning and really made me feel connected to my new husband in a way I had not yet experienced. Vowing to spend the rest of your life with someone is so powerful, and even more moving if it you make it personal.
How did you and your hubby meet? We were both speech and debate nerds (and both state champions, I might add!), so I met him while he was volunteering to coach at my high school, and then we started dating when we were both in college. We've been together ever since.
How did he propose?I think I'm in the minority, because I know a lot of people love big elaborate proposals in front of a lot of people. For us, it was super intimate, and I sort of like keeping it that way. We actually ended up having our reception at the same place he proposed, so that was really special.
What is the biggest wedding goof you have ever experienced?Oooh, so many! Let's see, at one wedding, they had the girl who had caught the bouquet sit down for the whole garter bit. They had blindfolded the gentleman who had caught the garter (a pretty burly man) and told him he had to put it on this poor girl with his teeth! The girl was mortified, but they had a plan! They switched her out for the groom at the last second, so we got to watch this big guy use his teeth to get a garter around the groom's leg. Very memorable.
What are three things every bride should remember before her big day?Eat, breathe, and have a ball. Oh, and a fourth, don't sweat the small stuff!
Sarah, thank you for being our very first Q&A! To learn more about Sarah, check out her blog:
The Wedding Hub.
Photo: InStyleWeddings.com
As you may know, blogger has enabled us to "follow" blogs. With this new feature, I will be running a promo from now until the end of February. I am not sure exactly what the details of the prize will be, but it will fit the title, "Ultimate Wedding Gift Box." Let me tell you, it will be jam packed with everything you need to prepare for your big day! (plus: this gift box will be filled with items that are wonderful for any woman, wedding or no wedding!)
The embrace! (and YES!)
(all photos from Brilliant Earth)
Jen and Jared took some great shots on the beach, but it started to get dark, so they went back for another fun filled day of photos, an outfit change, and quite the adventure.
...and as the wave crashed over them!
Clearly Jen and Jared embraced the waves!
