Wedding Weekends

I'm truly looking forward to this weekend and the next, as they bring the weddings of two of my girlfriends. I love weddings. Seeing how happy a couple looks and witnessing them vow to love and commit for the rest of their lives. Checking out the gorgeous dress the bride is wearing. How emotional it is when the bride and groom see each other for the first time, with music swelling around them. The toasts, speeches and traditions. Champagne and dancing at the reception. Being a part of a day built on happiness and hope. Seeing all the ways a couple makes the day a reflection of their personalities and their own love story. I can't wait for my friends' big days!

I also like how photographer Max Wanger captures the uniqueness of couples in his work:

Photos from here.

Showers Ahead

I am seriously excited for the weekend ahead. Tomorrow brings a bridal shower for one of my amazing girlfriends. And on Sunday is a baby shower for another wonderful friend. 

I can't wait for hugs, laugher, sharing stories, silly antics, taking pictures and lots of girl talk!

Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend!

Photo from here.

I'm Off

Off to a long weekend filled with fresh air, colorful leaves, good friends and a wedding. I can't wait!

Eat My Heart Out

Oooh, am I going to be eating well this weekend!

Tonight, a friend from work is getting married, so I know I'm in store for wedding cake and champagne -- an unbeatable combination, in my opinion.

Then tomorrow, my mom is having my cousins, sister and me over for a girls night. We order pizza, eat cupcakes and watch movies that my cousins -- ages eight and thirteen -- bring over. So much fun!

Fortunately, the weather is supposed to be gorgeous this weekend, so I'm planning to offset all this pigging out with a long hike with my husband. And some running around with the pup will factor in, too.

Happy weekend, everyone!

Photo from here.