Highlights Video

We received great news yesterday from Focal Point that our highlights video is finished. Jon and Kelsey are so talented and were able to capture all of the special moments from our big day. The video can be viewed larger on their blog. Please leave a comment on their blog so we can win something special.



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 Side Note: For those of you who know me IRL, you'll know how exciting this is for me. The beginning of our video is strikingly reminiscent of my all time favorite wedding video from back in 2007-- with the Pastor's sermon playing over the opening shots. I never shared my obsession for this style because they're the professionals and I wanted Focal Point to use their creativity to the max. Somehow they knew it'd be the perfect fit for us. Pure bliss!  <3

Hunter Boot Care

Hunter boots are all the craze right now and a necessity for my upcoming trip to Park City! My friend Kate and I purchased them together back in college and would joke about how they made us look like Kate Middleton or Kate Moss. Either way, the Hunter Wellie is a nice departure from the bright graphic Coach rain boots I used to have. I opted for the classic "hunter green", in the regular finish. We've spent three winters together now and my dear boots are starting to look a little dingy. Not only are they showing wear from road salt and mud, but they also have the telltale white coating which comes from the wax used in the boots. You can read about that here. So what's a girl to do?

I purchased the spray and sponge from Zappos-- they came with lightning fast speed and I was super excited to try it out. So I did my own little experiment. The boot on the right was treated with the spray- it's really quick and easy. You spray all over the boot and buff with a dry cloth (I used an extra clean dish towel). Look at the difference! Here's my conclusion- the spray works great, however I've heard rumors about some at home treatments for the boots. From the blog world I've gathered that olive oil and Armorall do a good job as well. What have you used to clean your boots? And did yours get the white film like mine?

What else is fun to do with Hunters? Pair them with Wellie Socks! Mr. SE gave me the creme fleece ones for Christmas and they look gorgeous with the classic green.

Psalm 46 for Joanne

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.

 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.

 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

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Don't Worry

Between work, home, family, and friends-- I need to stop and remind myself.

Getting Ready: The Girls

Oh boy, here we go! Maybe you remember me? My name is Sarah, and I got married last August. I had a brief hiatus from blogger, but I'm back and ready to roll. This is the beginning of our wedding recaps. I'm going to start with the beginning of the day and go from there. All photos unless otherwise noted are by the always fabulous Zach and Jody of Gray Photography.

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After our rehearsal dinner, I turned in for the night at Hutton Hotel, while the bridal party and guests stayed across the street at the Courtyard Vanderbilt. My experience at the Hutton wasn't great, but I was too happy about the weekend ahead to complain. Essentially there was a party on my floor and people were running down the hall all night (even though we had half the square footage reserved between my room and the meeting room for the next morning). Regardless, I was a happy camper and buzzing like a bee when my alarm went off at 6:30. And where did I head? Obvs to the Hutton gym for a last minute arm workout.

If we're friends IRL you know that I was obsessed with my arms looking fantastic in our wedding pictures. And yes, I was wearing my VS white boxer shorts and "BRIDE" tank while I did my arms. I think it was confusing to the other guests- esp since I was wearing flip flops.

After my 10 minute arm workout, I went back to the room where I welcomed the delivery from Jason's Deli. (Advice: have food catered while getting ready). Also, we have a friend who works at the hotel and he sent up a tray of danish, fruit, and coffee. Nice touch!

My mom, aunts, mother in law, and bridesmaids all started arriving and I knew the day was here. I've waited 23 years for my wedding day and I can't put into words the excitement I felt when everyone started pouring in the conference room!

We chatted, and started hair/makeup by the amazing Sherita Leslie and team- then it was time for me to have my hair done. My parents and I headed out for a 9am appointment at Trim with Will (amazing hair stylist and love of my life for coming in on a Saturday).

After a fun hour of primping with my main man Will, my parents and I hopped in the car and headed back downtown to Hutton. Having my parents go with me to Trim was a special experience, kind of like the calm before the storm. It was great to be virtually the only people in the salon and savor those quiet moments together with just the 3 of us (I'm an only child).