So our 2 year Anniversary is tomorrow, August 17th to be exact. I try to be as open as I can with y'all because I love my life & the people in it so much that it's almost selfish not to share! I thought since I've been letting you in on something in my personal life that I'd share with you some of my favorite things from our wedding to celebrate 2 years with my wonderful husband.

Our ceremony was the most important part to me. There were a few venues in mind, but "The Spivey House" located in Downtown Conway, SC. Was the one I fell in love with + had to have.

I did as best as I could make it feel well like us as a couple when I bought certain things. The blue mason jars were our wedding favors, because well their versatile, and I even put a little pun on the sticker - Just call me pun queen. hehe. We had our family help a bunch when it came to decorating, but I think it turned out wonderful! :)

The Trustle Resturant & Bakery, also located in Downtown Conway, SC catered as well as made our cake. We were very pleased with how it all came out & made our day all that more special.

I went to a few dress shops, but Magnolia's, is one of the dress shops that was very flexible and welcoming to me and my needs as a bride. The Bouquet was actually just a hand picked one from a grocery store, who says you have to go to an expensive florist? And what is a rustic southern wedding without a girls' pearls & pair of cowboy boots? The boots come straight from Nashville & had a special meaning behind them. :)

When I said thank you for attending & being there for us at this special time in our lives, it wasn't just me being polite. I'm so glad everyone came out to see us get hitched and all that jazz. ;) Our wedding party was carefully hand picked, I hate to brag but we got the best of the best. :P

The photographer is Kristy Roderick, she also did our engagement photos, and believe me when I tell you this was equally as important to me as the ceremony venue. We had inquired about her doing our wedding, but didn't know if it was possible, but one thing led to another and she agreed. We were her first wedding, and she did wonderfully. I can't tell you how appreciative of the photos she did get documenting our special day. The First look isn't for everyone, but I had my reasons for deciding to fit it in our schedule. I've never been one to believe in a lot of superstitions, the groom seeing the bride before the wedding is one rule that I broke. I felt this helped calm my nerves on our big day. We had about 2 months to throw this wedding, as well as no rehearsal was- regrettably- had. So I'm just glad that our first look didn't suffer. However, if you're going to do this, be sure you clarify it is private, have it where not a lot of foot traffic is, we had early guests come & it felt a little awkward, when it was supposed to be a sweet moment for us. All together, I think it was successful and can be scene in the black in white photo. :)

The best part of the wedding hands down was getting to make memories with my best friend & my husband. This was a huge start to what is the very beginning of our lives together and even when I look back at all the stress it was those 2 months getting things done & ready for when he flew in from Tech school, it was all worth it. I know that these 2 years have been the better years of my life just because I've had someone as special as my husband, and he so sweetly shares his birthday with me as if I'm the best present he's ever gotten - and I am ;)

Adventures In: Savannah, GA

Hey y'all! if you are just now visiting my blog, first, welcome! And Adventures In...is a segment documenting places I have traveled to and telling about my experience at said place. While back home in South Carolina, my husband, parents, and I spent the day in Savannah, Georgia. Being a former design student, I knew Savannah for SCAD (Savannah College Of Art & Design) and of course another hot spot for amazing southern cuisine, but don't be alarmed, Savannah is much more just art & food, there is something for everyone & tons of stuff or activities to do!

To be truthfully honest, we mostly just walked around. Our wait at The Lady & Son's, which is also known as the famous restaurant owned by none other than queen of southern cuisine herself, Paula Deen, took a waiting time of 3 hours to even see a plate of food. I may now suggest making a reservation ASAP, especially during the summer. We all ended up eating the buffet and yes, we did enjoy it, but I wouldn't wait 3 hours to eat it again. It was more about the experience to cross it off of my bucket list.

After eating, we just took a stroll around the area, enjoying the scenery. I mostly enjoyed the trees and the sunshine, and just the simple things that money can't buy. It was nice to see more than just desert and be with my family for a little while. We also had to stop in the candy store and watch the candy get made, because it's oh so fascinating and I swore I literally could feel my teeth rotting out though because of how much sugar was in the air. LOL. My sweet tooth, can't help but crave chocolate and pralines though. :) 

All in all, it was a successful day. Thank y'all for coming along on our Adventure in Savannah. Till later, alligator. ;)

Adventures in: Charleston, SC

Is it just me or do other people get the travel bug during the summer like we do? blame it on my gypsy soul. Over the years I've definitely developed a love for traveling and sight seeing. This summer since we went back home we decided to do two side trips, our first one being in Charleston, SC. Charleston holds a very special part in our hearts since it was where we went for our mini-moon before Tyler set off on a journey to our first base. It's not too far from home.

Even though we were feeling the 3 hour difference and got out the door late, once we got there it was nice to just stroll around and soak in all the history as well as the beautiful sights that the Charleston had to offer. We ended up eating where we ate during our mini-moon and doing a carriage tour and let me tell you, that guy knew his stuff - I wish I wasn't so bad at remembering names (I remember faces) or else I'd highly recommend him.

Anyways, I know you people hate reading books, so ladies and gentleman I've prepared a collage for you so you can live vicariously through our vacation as you please or if you're a family member keeping track of our adventures, then enjoy!

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

*LATE DISCLAIMER: Since my computer wouldn't let me upload the photos till Memorial Day this is going up a day late. Sorry for the inconvenience & I hope y'all had a great Memorial Day!*

I said I was going to start blogging more personal posts for our family back home. It also occurred to me that other people may be interested in what there is to do in Nevada who want more of the non biased reviews of locals. Hence this blog today. I'm not writing this on memorial day, but I did want to wish everyone a Memorial day since I will be posting this on Memorial Day. I'm thinking about all military families today. :)

This Memorial Day weekend my husband (Tyler) and I decided to go to Bonnie Springs Ranch in Nevada. If you don't know what that is, well I'm here to tell you. As avid Ghost Adventures watchers (the T.V. show, I haven't actually seen a ghost, but I believe in them) our interest was piqued when we saw an episode awhile back (Season 4 Episode 17 I believe) where Zak and his crew are doing a walk through of Bonnie Springs Ranch. It isn't too far from Red Rock Caynon, but is in what is known as Spring Mountain Range. Bonnie Springs Ranch was originally built in 1843 as a stop over for the wagon trains going to California down the Old Spanish Trail. It is now a tourist attraction of a little western town.

What is there to do you ask?

You can take a scenic ride on the train (first ride is free up to the main attraction, but you will have to pay $10 for an adult wrist band, not sure about child price seeing as we only have a fur child, I will update when we go back)

When you get in after you buy the wrist band, there are 2 shows that happen. One, will be inside that gives you an idea of what the entertainment was like back then and two, will be held out side and will be a humorous show (even when they mess up, trust me those guys are comical) about a bad guy that decides to rob a bank and tries to get away with it. (this one requires group participation, but don't worry it's nothing too hard if you're like me and shy when going up in front of crowds. If you can speak and have good humor, you got this!)

There is a Wax Museum, which is creepy, but then again all wax figures/dolls are in my eyes. LOL. And there is a few shops you can look and shop your little hearts desire in. They have really cool dream catchers, cowboy hats, Books, ect. Anything you might find involving the old west/history of it in a tourist area. Overall it's pretty cool stuff!

There is a Opera House that has a stage which if you seen the Ghost Adventures episode, you know is supposedly supposed to be haunted. I personally didn't remember exactly which buildings they went in to investigate, like I said it had been awhile since we watched it, but I couldn't bring myself to go to the front of the stage, that's supposed to be where the most activity has been. (Creepy!)

There is a chapel that was just plain gorgeous. The simplicity of it definitely spoke to me. :) As well as a "mining" building where you can go in it and it gives you an idea of how enclosed the mines really were. (WARNING: do not go in if claustrophobic. I'm barely claustrophobic but I got nauseated after going in it)

and of course the highlight of it all is a Zoo! There are tons of animals that walk around including does, peacocks, roosters, ect. but obey the signs that say do not put your fingers in the cages if they are not walking around, we do not want your children or your big children (aka husbands) to lose fingers.

They do have a ghost tour during the October month, which we will be doing this october! So if you are in town then, check on the website for the information :) They also have a hotel that you can stay at & a restaurant. :)

It was a wonderful experience to have, absolutely beautiful scenery in just the horse stables its self (you can also pay to ride the horses/ponies) ;) Thank you to Bonnie Springs for being so welcoming. :)

Even my little friend was very welcoming lol

(WARNING: Your clothes may taste good to them and they will shove your hand out the way because they can reach the feeders LOL!)

Resources You May Need:
Official Bonnie Springs Ranch Website

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY FROM MY LITTLE FAMILY TO YOURS!