So, summer is upon us and I can't wait to go lay in the sun (something I haven't been able to do for about 6 months here in Minnesota)! But wait! My dress is strapless, I can't have tan lines!! That got me to thinking about a lot of our bridal needs....
Here is my short MUST HAVE list for the modern bride to be.... ENJOY!
1. The Bandeau bikini top. I recommend Victoria's Secret online, they have a ton of mix and match colors of swimsuits and they are very affordable!
2. SUNSCREEN. Seriously, all summer long, no matter what you are wearing, ladies, we need to keep our skin beautiful for our big day! I love my Lancôme SÔLEIL ultra expert sun care, SPF 50 (it's intense but great to mix with your face lotion in the morning)!!
3. Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturizing Conditioner. I use it once a week! I need it since I'm trying to grown out my hair for the big day! Really, I just love all of Aveda products.....
4. A Vampire Novel. Ladies, we have a lot on our minds right now! Planning, calling, booking, budgeting, shopping, searching, crafting, the list goes on! You don't need to bog yourself down with deep, meaningful, intellectual novels! You need sexy, blood sucking boys and the girls who love with them (no matter the cost)! At least until after the wedding.... I recommend The Vampire Diaries, The Twilight Series, and my personal favorite The Sookie Stackhouse Series (aka TrueBlood). Have I read all of these? Maybe. Do I own some of them? Maybe. Do I have one on my bedside stand right now? Maybe.
5. Date Night!!! Christian and I now plan a weekly (ish) date night so that we actually get to spend some time together! Date night doesn't mean "wedding planning night" either, it means going to a movie, dinner, walk in the park, or just hanging out in the backyard! We've had some fun one's too, including bike rides, a play, farmer's market trip, walking along the river and movies at the cheap theater (hey two month old movies are still new to us)!!
Here is my short MUST HAVE list for the modern bride to be.... ENJOY!
1. The Bandeau bikini top. I recommend Victoria's Secret online, they have a ton of mix and match colors of swimsuits and they are very affordable!
2. SUNSCREEN. Seriously, all summer long, no matter what you are wearing, ladies, we need to keep our skin beautiful for our big day! I love my Lancôme SÔLEIL ultra expert sun care, SPF 50 (it's intense but great to mix with your face lotion in the morning)!!
3. Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturizing Conditioner. I use it once a week! I need it since I'm trying to grown out my hair for the big day! Really, I just love all of Aveda products.....
4. A Vampire Novel. Ladies, we have a lot on our minds right now! Planning, calling, booking, budgeting, shopping, searching, crafting, the list goes on! You don't need to bog yourself down with deep, meaningful, intellectual novels! You need sexy, blood sucking boys and the girls who love with them (no matter the cost)! At least until after the wedding.... I recommend The Vampire Diaries, The Twilight Series, and my personal favorite The Sookie Stackhouse Series (aka TrueBlood). Have I read all of these? Maybe. Do I own some of them? Maybe. Do I have one on my bedside stand right now? Maybe.
5. Date Night!!! Christian and I now plan a weekly (ish) date night so that we actually get to spend some time together! Date night doesn't mean "wedding planning night" either, it means going to a movie, dinner, walk in the park, or just hanging out in the backyard! We've had some fun one's too, including bike rides, a play, farmer's market trip, walking along the river and movies at the cheap theater (hey two month old movies are still new to us)!!
I hope this list helps everyone (my future brides Alicia M. and Jenn L. specifically). Enjoy your summer and enjoy the wedding planning because they both go by very fast!!
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