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It seems like this week just started.. I guess I can thank the 3 day weekend for that! So for the usual, I will be linking up with Lauren @ From My Grey Desk for this week's top 5.

Here we go..

1. Found a childhood favorite... check! Were you a Madeline girl?

2. Had a relaxing time in Savannah...check!

3. Windows & doors delivered....check!

4. Got my bridal shower outfit together for next weekend...check!

5. Got to look at 21 six year old self portraits...check! check! check!

How was your week?  Do you have any weekend plans?

We have quite a busy schedule coming up from here until the wedding. This weekend we will try and get some house things done before my bridal shower back home next weekend! I can't wait!!!

Sweet Day!

A Day Trip to Hilton Head

While we were in Savannah, we decided to make a day trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina. My fiance, being the golf fanatic he is, has been dreaming of the visit.

And you know what, he was right. This place was like heaven on earth. Literally. Breathtaking.

We loved the island so much that we're planning a trip back for Memorial Day Weekend. This is the perfect place to truly getaway. We are looking forward to days filled with beach, golf, biking, eating, cooking, kayaking.

Have you ever visited Hilton Head?

Best of Savannah, GA

Yesterday, I got back from our mini Labor Day getaway. If you haven't been to Savannah, you must go! It is such an adorable and charming place filled with lots of history and great food.

Did I mention how great the food is? They say it is the #4 place in America for foodies. I might even give it a #1.

Total time travel from Miami: 7 Hours

I figured I will let some pictures do the talking, since they are much more interesting than narration. Well, maybe I'll do just a little bit of narration.

Charming Savannah:

Transportation: Rental Car & Ferry 

Accommodations: The Westin

Best Breakfast Spot: Goose Feathers Bakery

Tour: Savannah Carriage Rides

On Jones Street. This is where the saying "Keeping up with the Jones" originated. I see why.

 Not 1, but 2 AMAZING Pizza Spots: Screaming Mimi's & Vinnie Van Go Go's. & this is coming from a girl that doesn't even really like pizza.

Best Ice Cream: Leopold's

Best Southern Buffet: Lady & Son's

I am a pretty big fan!

 Most Historic & Charming Restaurant: The Pink House. Over 200 years old!

Once of my favorite parts about Savannah: The "squares" they have on every block. It's basically like having a park in your front and backyard!

Best Discovery: Green apples topped with honey comb & Gouda cheese. Man, oh man, if you only knew the half of it.

 

Tomorrow, I will give you the scoop on Hilton Head, South Carolina. It's an adorable golf island that we visited and are hoping to head back for Memorial Day! As for now, I hope these pictures have inspired you to take a trip out to Savannah! You won't be disappointed!

How To Make A Wedding Website

I want to share a secret that has really changed my wedding planning process.

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Since my fiance & I are getting married in my hometown (and don't live there), we knew that having a website would make the "destination" much easier for our guests.

What: How to create a Wedding Website
Where: www.weddingwire.com
When: Throughout your engagement period

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After doing much research on the best host for a free wedding website, this is what we came up with.

 Use weddingwire.com

1. Great layouts & is very simple to use.
2. Many options for personalization.
3. A domain name that includes you & your finace's name.
4. Allows for you to put up many pictures. 

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Our Wedding Website:

Click here

 

Step 1: Introduction Page

•     Consider this page the front cover of your wedding. By viewing your intro, your guests will get a better understanding of your wedding's mood.

Step 2: Welcome Page

•      Thank guests for visiting your site
•      Date, time, location of your wedding
•      Theme (if you have one)

Step 3: Our Story Page

•  Story of how you met
•  Your shared passions

Step 4: About the Bride & Groom Page

•  A bio on the bride
•  A bio on the groom

In our bio, we decided to include where we are currently living, our college experience, our current occupations and our hobbies. 

Step 5: Contact Us Page

• A way for your guests to be able to email you directly with questions

Step 6: Registry Page

• Links to your direct registries

 When your guests click the "view our registry" button, it will take them to the store site:

Step 7: Local Accommodations Page

• Hotels near the venue
• Hotels in the downtown area
• Hotels near family

Step 8: Local Salons & Shopping Page

• Reputable Salons
• Reputable Malls & Boutiques

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I hope this tutorial helped you better understand the ins & outs of a wedding website. There are many more tools that can be incorporated in your site (RSVP, bridal party bios, etc). When you are ready to create one, browse around and see what works best for you!

Sweet Day & Happy Wedding Planning!

Greetings from Savannah!

While you are reading this, I am savoring my last few hours in Savannah, GA. My fiance and I visited a few years ago and totally fell in love with the place. So, we decided to bring back my future in laws this time around to experience to peacefulness of the city. I can't wait to tell you about all we've accomplished on our short visit! Sometimes it's nice to just get away for a few days. I know it's exactly what we've been needing.

So, cheers to a sweet, restful, and memorable Labor Day with those that you love!