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by Olivia

Bachelorette Weekend Details (Wedding Series Part 2!)

Hey guys!! I’m sorry I’ve been so MIA lately!! I have been so busy with work & wedding planning. I wanted to take the time to share outfit and product details from my bachelorette weekend! I got so many questions while I was there, so I thought I would let you in on where I got all my goods! I went a little crazy (just a little ;) with all the *BRIDE* gear, but it was totally worth it… I felt so festive and over the top the whole time! If you don’t see something on here- just shoot me a message on Instagram or leave a comment here and I will get back to you! Alright, here we go!!

ON THE WAY

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Cropped “WIFEY” sweatshirt from my favorite Etsy shop!! I ordered several things from this shop, so she gave me a discount code for y’all- it is PSOLIVIA. She has tons of cute stuff- from bridal, Mean Girls, Drake, Harry Potter, Disney- you name it!

Aerie “loggers”! Everyone was obsessed with these leggings all weekend- they are SO flattering, affordable, cute and COMFY.

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White long sleeve body con dress high quality fabric that sucks you in and is extremely flattering!! Hope I can find a time to wear this again- I felt amazing in it! I’m in a size small.

Red wrap up block heels since they are only $44, I was nervous about how comfy they would be. OMG. Seriously-order these! Danced all night and didn’t feel a thing. They are super flattering on the legs and also come in grey and black.

*BRIDE* clutch really completed the whole look!! Comes in other color-ways as well. You won’t believe the price- would make a great gift! I am so glad I ordered this!

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Aerie loggers in a pinky nude color! (I’m in a size small). These are so amazing and this color is surprisingly flattering.

FEYONCÉ sweatshirt from my fav Etsy shop (use code PSOLIVIA for 15% off!)

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ADORABLE little white playsuit such a pretty cute and fabric!! Could also wear out as a romper!! I cannot wait to wear this playsuit on our honeymoon.

Blue I DO swimsuit also from Etsy!! The swimsuit is so fun and different than your typical white BRIDE one piece! It is $26 (STEAL!) and I got a size medium for reference.

Pink jelly basket tote One of my absolute favorite orders for my bachelorette weekend- it is SO CUTE!!!! And $24. RUN don’t walk to order!!! Would be so cute for yourself or for a bachelorette gift for a friend with a cute towel rolled up in it! I wore my go-to nude sandals with this look (look like TKEES but $8).

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FUN “Give ‘Em The Finger” tee! It is under $30 and so funny. The fit is also really good! I love ordering from small online businesses. This one is called “Hubs & Hers” and it’s a husband and wife who make everything themselves!

Go-to jean shorts size down!! Wear these all the time.

Nude wrap up heels great shoe to have. I wear these ALL THE TIME and am not a heel girl!! And my BRIDE clutch again!!

DAY 3- WE RECOVERED FROM NIGHT 2!!!! LOL.

NIGHT 3- 90’s SLUMBER PARTY!!!!! PIZZA + GIFTS + ROSÉ + GIRL’S NIGHT IN SILLINESS… BEST NIGHT EVER!

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JUICY COUTURE track suit Oh my gosh. I grew up LOVING Juicy Couture so it was only fitting that I wear one of their track suits for our slumber party night! Jacket linked here and pants linked here– you will never believe where I found them!

*BRIDE* Headband Veil my sister/MOH had this as a surprise for me Saturday night and OH MY GOSH I was so excited!!!! It was PERFECT for our theme!!! So fun. She also had my favorite cookies as a surprise for me with the bachelorette hashtag and our wedding date!!! And the cutest little gifts for all of us girls!! My sister is the BEST. And so are all of my amazing bridesmaids who made the night so special with MORE sweet gifts! I’m blessed.

Bride Squad Lounge Set all my girls loved these pajamas so much!!! They were super comfy (according to them) and ADORABLE!! I’m so happy I was able to find these. Only $28 each right now which is a great deal!

Pink Sleep Eye Masks how cute are these!!! I had them laying out on each girl’s bed with the bride squad pajamas and my favorite tassel earrings when they arrived as my gift to them! They are super soft and let’s face it- a really good photo prop! Lol.

White Tassel Earrings these are the best gift & one of my personal most worn earrings. They looked so cute on everyone and they all loved them!

Pink Pillow Lounger okay I’m only mentioning this because it was SUCH a cool Amazon find!! We got it because we were worried we wouldn’t have enough seating for our girl’s night IN! And it ended up being so cute and comfy- we were obsessed with it! And as you can see we had to make a photoshoot out of it. This is great for kids… haha!

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When I asked my girls to be my bridesmaids, I gave them these personalized denim jackets!!! So of course we had to get a pic of all of us wearing them before we left!! I got these done at L & M Monogramming in Charlotte! 10/10 would recommend them! Tell them I sent you.

Wifey Sweatshirt again- love this cozy cropped sweatshirt so much!!

*BRIDE* Hat loved this lol. Must have for sure!! Only $6 right now.

Zella High Waist “Live In” Leggings these are my go-to leggings.

Vans Sneakers not that you needed a link for these but I have been loving them lately with EVERYTHING :)

Mirrored Cat Eye Sunglasses (2 for $12)

LAST DAY!!! POOL DAY!!

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Red string bikini I *monogrammed* the bottoms with BB, Brenton’s initials. This is one of my favorite bathing suits!! You can monogram it for a small additional fee- I was so excited to wear it with my fiancé’s initials on it! Top linked here and bottom linked here.

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As you can see- I went ALL OUT with allllll the Bride gear for this trip!! I would do it again in a heartbeat! I hope you can use this as a guide for what to buy yourself or for a friend getting married!! Xoxo, Olivia

 

 

by Olivia

Everything You Need To Know About Engagement Pictures (Wedding Series Part 1)

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OMGosh….. just looking at these photos makes me feel so happy and kind of emotional! We had the best time taking these. It was an experience that brought Brenton & I even closer together (sounds cheesy but it’s true!), and I’m so grateful that we will have these pictures from this exciting time in our lives.

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On the first part of this WEDDING SERIES (!!!!!), I’m going to be talking all about engagement photos- how to pick your photographer, engagement photo location, and what to wear!

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How to pick your engagement/wedding photographer:

I already knew I would hire Allison Kuhn before Brenton and I ever got engaged. I wouldn’t even pick a wedding date until I knew that Allison was available! If you aren’t like me, and have no idea who to hire as your wedding photographer, here are some tips. Hire a photographer that you both feel super comfortable with. We had so much fun shooting engagement pictures, partly because Brenton and I are both very comfortable with Allison. Brenton had such a good attitude during the shoot, and he kept Allison and I laughing with how engaged and into it he was (or was pretending to be for my sake ;). When I look back on the pictures, I think of how much fun we were having and how much love I felt at that exact moment. Research different styles on Pinterest and social media. I love the style of Allison’s work. It is so fresh, bright, and speaks for itself. I also love that she works with film (that is rare!). You have to decide what style you love, and then search for a photographer who fits that style. Look for a photographer who captures the important moments. Allison has a way of capturing those special moments that no one else seems to notice. Each wedding is different, and the focus should be on finding the special moments between the bride & groom, family, & friends.OliviaBrentonepics0096OliviaBrentonepics0098OliviaBrentonepics0099

How to pick your engagement photo location:

Pick somewhere that is special to you AND your fiancé. I knew I wanted our engagement pictures to be taken in Isle of Palms, so Allison and I we were able to plan for that in advance. Be sure to let your photographer know if you want to take engagement photos out of town so that you have time to plan for it! I will write a blog post at some point on why this place is so significant to us. Search Pinterest for inspiration. If you can’t think of a place, or you can’t decide on which one, search Pinterest! I drew a ton of inspiration from Pinterest and it made me super excited to take engagement pics of our own. Ask your photographer for recommendations. They should have experience shooting at different locations, and can help you make a decision based on your personalities and inspiration photos!

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How to pick your outfits:

Pick something that you are comfortable in. You don’t want to be constantly adjusting or tugging at your clothes. Picking an outfit that fits and is comfortable is key! Don’t feel pressure to break the bank- buy something that you would normally buy. I searched, and searched, and SEARCHED for a fabulous dress for these pictures. I was going to splurge and get something amazing. This approach just made it harder because that is so not ME. I love to find a deal, and I feel comfortable when I’m wearing something more casual. I ended up with this lavender maxi dress from Forever 21 (I bought it in white too!), and this classic white mini dress. (Brenton was another story; he splurged at Taylor Richards & Conger on some great pieces that he can wear again.) Don’t stress about it too much! All that matters is your love for each other. We were traveling a lot leading up to our engagement photos, and I felt like I was super unorganized when it came to picking my outfits. I finally realized that the outfits really aren’t the most important thing (shocking, I know!!). While taking the photos, just think about how in love you are and how excited you are to marry your fiancé! And remember to have FUN with it and let your personalities show. I guarantee that if you do this, you will love your photos. When my mom first saw the photos, she said that Allison did a great job capturing our relationship and dynamic. That is how these pictures should be- true to your love and relationship!

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I am so happy to share some of these photos with you all, and to continue this wedding series on the blog!!! I am so lucky and blessed to be engaged to my best friend, and I can’t wait to share all of the fun (and sometimes stressful!) parts of the wedding planning process! Let me know in the comments if you have any requests for future wedding posts!! Xoxo, Olivia