Getting our families together has been such a challenge for our entire relationship, and we finally achieved it when we hosted our Engagement Party at my parents’ house in early July. It was an opportunity to test several of my DIY ideas to see if they could work for the larger reception we are planning….
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Community Roots & Resources Wedding, Part 2: A Hole Lotta Love
It’s been a few months since my first wedding blog post, so it’s past time for an update on our efforts to have a low-cost, low-waste wedding. Our engagement party is now a month away, and the planning is in great shape (I think)! I have plans to borrow chafing dishes and beverage dispensers from…
Community Roots & Resources Wedding, Part 1: The Idea
Planning a wedding is a roller-coaster of a process, and thanks to my recent engagement to my fiancée, we find ourselves on the ride. We’ve chosen to have it in early 2026, so we have just under two years to pull it all together. Seems like plenty of time, but I just know it will…