the wine spread // lounging with Libby // celebrating the better-late-than-never arrival of our dear friends who’s 4 mile run turned into 4 hours // my fam + hubs-to-be // our fams together There are few things better in life than being surrounded by friends and family. In Italy. Pair that with lounging in the sunshine while sipping a
Our Wedding
Our Wedding Flower Story
Had we held our wedding in the US I’m sure I would have visited at least two or three florists and discussed wedding day flowers at length, months in advance of the big day -but here in Italy things were a bit different. Just five days before the wedding a bunch of us girls headed to
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photo diary: welcome dinner
Some of my favorite shots from our Welcome Dinner -hosted by our friends who introduced us to Morruzze back in 2009. Of course, no Italian celebration is complete without homemade limoncello. with the hubs-to-be // my fam who came all the way from Boston // the girls of grad school // some of our dearest
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an Italian cooking lesson
Back when the hubs and I started planning this adventure of a wedding in Italy, I had my heart set on doing something special with the girls the week leading up to the big day. I knew just what would excite a group of foodies and Registered Dietitians -an authentic Italian cooking lesson- so last
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Our Wedding
We’re Off!
Nothing has ever felt more wrong than stuffing my own wedding gown, veil and high heels into this tiny green suitcase -but it had to be done. Thankfully my dress travels amazingly well and the creases can easily be steamed from my veil once we arrive in Italy. Shockingly, the hubs-to-be and I made it
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Life
why you should always take your fortune cookie
Good morning! Before I tell you why you should always take your fortune cookie, I want to say a huge thank you for all of your sweet comments and congratulations on the new job! I’m officially into my second week and still cannot believe I get to wake up and go to my dream job
