Wedding Cardholder

Traditional Card Box

Cinderella

Birdcage

Present Box

I have been researching wedding cardholders for quite some time. I know it's a detail that's so small, that it doesn't seem significant, but its all about the little touches for me. I really like the birdcage look but have been unsuccessful in my search. Over the weekend, I found a black birdcage (see below) that was PERFECT except it wasn't white.

Easy fix! Spray paint! Now I have a beautiful white birdcage for my wedding cards. Keep an eye out for it at the wedding. I'm still not done decorating it.

Happy Birthday, Aunt Grace

Today, I wish my Aunt & Godmother a HAPPY HAPPY Birthday! She's an amazing woman with such a kind heart and soul. Don't let her small size fool you. She's a leader, friend, mother, sister, aunt, god-mother and grandmother. She will be a part of our special day so keep an eye out for her during the wedding ceremony. Have a wonderful birthday, Aunt Grace filled with many memories and blessings.

Rochester, New York 2010

Suzette, Aunt Grace, Bridge

Favorite Multi-Tasker

This picture basically sums up what I have been doing lately with work, life and planning a wedding. David Fitzsimmons, Arizona Daily Star drew this picture of me about 3 years ago at a conference. It's funny it still pertains to my life now.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Happy Father's Day to all the amazing men in our lives. These men have shaped Ryan and I into the people we are today and we are forever grateful. We love you all very much and wish you all the best day.

My father is the hardest working man I have ever met in my life. He never stops working. Seriously! Yes, he is probably working as I write this post. Ryan says I get this trait from my father since I'm always doing something as well! What can I say, I'm a Walker Woman! Well.... for now.

My Father & I at my baptism

Easter 2011, Carolina Blue

Ryan's Father, Bill is holding Tom & baby Ryan

Napa Valley Wedding, 2010, Blair Bunch

Grandpa Oscar with his oldest & youngest granddaughters.

Yes, I'm the OLD one!

Grandpa Oscar with oldest and youngest again.

Grandpa Walker, Rest In Peace.

Getting birthday kisses, 2008.

We was known for his cowboy hat!

Grandpa Walker with some of his grandchildren, Thanksgiving 2008

I'm rockin' my grandpa's lovely hat.

1st Bridal Shower: Black & Yellow Themed

Today, my boss, Dee Dee hosted my first bridal shower which was held at her beautiful home in Scottsdale. My stomach was filled with butterflies upon my arrival but I was super excited. When I arrived at the Bark residence, I was greeted by Dee Dee at the door with a huge kool-aid smile. As I followed her into the direction of the party, I realized the room was filled with my wonderful wonderful friends. I'm grateful to have these people in my life ! Dee Dee worked so hard on this shower and everything turned out lovely. I'm forever grateful. Thank you to everyone that showed up today! Thank you for the gifts as well. Ryan and I are so excited!

Here are some of the pictures taken today.

Dee Dee & Bridge

Michelle showing off her cool footwear

Sunflower cupcakes

Deb hard at work!

Darline & Laurie

Deirdre, Marci, Michelle

Bridge & Jen

"Black & Yellow"

Flowers from Jamie C.

Dee Dee made this pillow! See the heart!

She also put our engagement photo on the back!

This gift matches me! Thank you Marci, Michelle and Jamie!

My ribbon bouquet

Yummmm..cake!

Darline, Laurie, Dee Dee

Matchmaker Deb & Bridge

Note: Deb is wearing Black and Yellow :)

Jamie, Bridge, Marci

Michelle, Bridge, Deirdre

Kelly, Bridge, Allison

Dee Dee & Bridge

We're CRAZY!

Hugs!

My car was full!

I need a Tan

My senior year of college, I made a bet with friends that I would be tan by graduation. That tan came with a cost. Burning my skin at the tanning bed. Something I told myself I wouldn't do again. I enjoyed being tan but was afraid of what it was doing to my body. I have tried several spray tans and I'm typically left looking orange.

In October, Ryan's step-brother, Corey got married in Napa Valley. Beautiful Beautiful wedding! When Collyn walked down the isle she looked stunning and SUPER DUPER TAN! I was thinking she spent some quality time in the Arizona sun or the tanning bed. To my surprise, I was wrong. It was a spray tan. She looked perfectly tan in all her pictures.

Now, Collyn has a business in Scottsdale that provides the same tan she received on her wedding day. Bella Bronze To Go Arizona. I have been meaning to get with Collyn to try it out. I have heard it's amazing. To get a hold of Collyn, click here.