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You say goodbye…

{Image found here} The time has come for me to bid a final farewell to The Charity Wedding. In the two and a half years since this journey started I have written nearly 600 posts, looked at more...

A new name

I’m back with some big news about my rebranding process. The design is nearly complete and it’s off to be coded shortly. The good news is that means we are almost ready to launch! I figured with...

Ch…ch…ch…changes!

Hello Friends! I wanted to give you all a little update on the progress with my new blog and rebranding process. I don’t have any major juicy details to share but to get a glimpse of the style I am...

A Tribute: Hello Dear!

I consider myself lucky. At the age of 28, I still have all four of my grandparents in my life. I know many people never get to even meet their grandparents and many more lose them when they are...

Why are we still talking about gay marriage?

I’m breaking back into the blogging scene because well, I just can’t hold this in any longer. The greatest thing about a blog is that even if you ignore it for months on end, it will still be there...

Newlywed Recipes: Grilled beet cakes with a basil goat cheese sauce

Happy June to you all! With summer in full force, Kyle and I find ourselves trying to create creative meals that we can make on the grill to avoid heating up the house. There are only so many times...

DIY Burlap Table Runner

Happy May my friends! After having any incredibly uncomfortable night of sleep last night, I have realized that summer is officially here. While I know technically it isn’t official until late...

Diamonds are a girl’s best friends

Nothing like a bit of bling to get you to start blogging again… I’ll get to that in a minute! Amazingly it’s been nearly a month since my last post and abandoning my blog is something I never...

Yay for Spring!

After a FREAK winter storm this past weekend that brought some 26 inches of snow to areas near us and wreaked utter havoc on my newly planted garden, I am craving all things spring! Today marks the...

Real Wedding: One last bit of winter

As Winter comes to a close and we start to see the first signs of Spring, I thought I’d take the chance to give one last plug to winter. While wedding season is typically in the Spring or Summer, I...

5 Tips for Going Green on Your Big Day

I’m thrilled to have Mike Smith of Paper Themes Stationery here today offering some great tips on how you can green up your wedding day! Even a few small changes or additions can make a big...

Send a Jam Gram!

Hello Lovelies! Jacin of Lovely Little Details is at it again with her Jars of Love! She’s made a big ol’ batch of fruity jams for you to enjoy and all the proceeds are going to help 4 year old...

Shop and Give back at The Gap!

Shopping and giving back in the same sentence… yep you read it right! Spring is fast approaching so I am sure we could all use a few cute spring tops or perhaps a few floral frocks to add to our...

Love is…

A very happy Valentine’s day to you all and a very happy 100th birthday to the great state of Arizona! Michelle from Pocketful of Dreams asked me to participate in the post she was putting together...

One Hope, Many Causes

Photo via That’s the slogan for OneHope Wine. This wine company is no stranger to this blog, we’ve talked about them a few times before. If you know me you know I love giving back and I love wine...

Newlywed recipes: Grapefruit and mint creme brulee

Hello All! I hope you have recovered from all the Super Bowl festivities even if it just meant you ate a lot of dips and tried to avoid the actual game at all costs (Me). After a day of indulging...

A few updates

Hello all! I know it’s been pretty sporadic around here lately and for good reason. Besides just being crazy busy, The Charity Wedding is in the process of getting a makeover. An extreme makeover...

Meet the foster pup!

We’ve taken in yet another foster dog that was left at the pound. The shelter contacted the Golden Bone Rescue, who we’ve fostered with before, to say that they had a small dog and they wanted him...

A little DIY for your Friday

In case you missed it, I had a guest post on A Paper Proposal this week! I got a little bit crafty with some of my favorite things… chalkboard paint, wine glasses, and burlap. Head on over and see...

We’re Walking for Life!

You know on the movies when wives spend a ton of money on shoes or shopping and their husbands get the credit card bill and freak out? Well, we have that similar situation. Except Kyle finds random...

Burlap Thursday: What to do?

Happy Thursday! The weekend is near, can you feel it? I’m excited for a few reasons, we have no plans on the books and I just received a huge roll of burlap from my MIL as a birthday gift. The roll...

Real Wedding: In A Gorgeous Oregon Park

I am convinced that this couple could not have picked a more beautiful place to host their summer wedding. The lush green surroundings are one of the things I miss most about living in Iowa....

Newlywed Recipes: Sushi Rolls

Just an update for anyone who was wondering, Kyle did not make the cake I posted last week. However he did ask me if I really wanted him to try. I thought about what my kitchen might look like and...

Real Wedding: A Flower Filled Vineyard

Anyone have any fun weekend plans? This Sunday actually marks my 28th birthday. It is hard to believe that I have just two years left of my twenties. When I was in college I had a pretty set plan...

Real Wedding: A Sweet Backyard Affair

When I saw this wedding on A Low Country Wedding a few months ago, I thought it was super sweet and I loved that it took place in one of my absolute favorite places, Flagstaff. When it popped in my...

Real Wedding: A Light-filled Dreamy Day

So I’ve made a few resolutions, some simple, some more difficult but I think it is always beneficial to have goals to aspire to. If you are planning on setting a few be sure to write them down and...

Cowboy Boots and Blue Skies

Happy New Year friends! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I sit here in slight amazement that it is all over and we have another full year to look forward to. Kyle and I celebrated the new...

One Day In December: Take the good with the bad

This time of year generally makes us think, doesn’t it? We begin in November with a quest to be grateful and then comes December when the true reflection begins. It’s easy to point out the bad in...

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! Thank you so much for a great year! I am taking a blog holiday until the New Year to enjoy some down time. Thank you for reading, supporting, and...