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How We Had Our Dream Wedding on a Budget

5 tips for having your dream wedding while staying within budget

LifestyleAnna SmithNovember 1, 2018dream, wedding, budget, budget friendly, affordable, options, plan, planning, destination, destination wedding, canadian, rockies, canadian rockies, alberta, alberta canada, canada, lake, lake louise, national park, bride, groom, mr, mrs, mr and mrs, bride and groom, husband and wife, wifey, wedding planning, wedding day, wedding shopping, summer wedding, fairmont, fairmont chateau, hotel, weekday, weekend, flexible, flexibility, bridechilla, bridezilla, relax, married, engaged, engagement, tips, helpful, tricks, how, how to, dream wedding, dreamy, fairytale, fairy tale wedding, fairy-tale, fairytale wedding, budget planning, setting budget, budget calculator, budget tips, budget tricks, wedding planner, wedding plan, priorities, brunch, food, menu, meals, vendors, compromise, decide, decisions, our wedding, gown, bhldn, bridal, the bride, the groom, photography, travel, expenses, fly, budgeting, honeymoon, getaway, getaway car, wifey jacket, jacket, leather, leather jacket, calligraphy, calligraphy jacket, embellished jacket, art, convertible, bmw, rent, app, saving, save, money, finances, debt, credit card, pay, payment, payments, drive, travel guide, mountains, mountain, trees, nature, wander, wanderlust, traveling, blogger, blogging, bloggers, blog, travel blogger, travel blog, honeymoon car, roadtrip, road trip, map, gps, adventure, explore, exploring, trip, hotels, cars, bmw convertible, veil, wedding photos, wedding photography, canada photography, canadian mountains, glacier, glaciers, windy road, kiss, love, happy, happiness, romantic, romance, poses, just married Comments

Our Wedding Vows and Reading

Sharing our personalized vows and the reading we chose for our wedding day

LifestyleAnna SmithSeptember 26, 2018wedding, bride, groom, groomsmen, grooms, bridesmaid, maid of honor, bridesmaids, brides, dress, canada, canadian, venue, mountains, august, summer, summer wedding, outdoor, outside, photographer, photography, photos, white, veil, promise, promises, vow, vows, personal, personalized, ring, rings, band, bands, officiant, story, relationship, marriage, married, wife, husband, wifey, hubby, mr, mrs, mr and mrs, hartman, anna, sam, guest, guests, reading, grandma, vow books, lettering, etsy, fairmont, chateau, destination, destination wedding, travel, wander, roam, wanderlust, honeymoon, explore, wedding day, wedding planning, future, inspiration, love, commitment, purpose, meaning, meaningful, kiss, ceremony, reception, tradition, traditions, traditional, modern, unique, perfect, dreamy, dream, fairytale, best, pink, blush pinkComment

Our Wedding in the Canadian Rockies

A peek into our fairy-tale wedding at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

LifestyleAnna SmithSeptember 14, 2018wedding, wedding day, wedding planning, wedding shopping, lake louise, canada, canadian, bride, groom, bridal, bridesmaids, bridal party, lake, alberta, country, us, brunch, morning, rockies, mountain, mountains, snow, summer, august, hiking, tourists, planning, big day, special, love, romantic, romance, happy, joy, tears, dress, veil, shoes, heels, bhldn, photography, photos, photographer, passport, planner, jacqueline, jade, makeup, hair, trial, style, white, blush, hairstyle, curled, relaxed, princess, castle, ceremony, reception, rehearsal, dinner, party, breakfast, pinterest, inspiration, favorite, favorites, portraits, portrait, getting ready, ready, champagne, ring, rings, marriage, married, song, playlist, dance, first, kiss, altar, aisle, bridesmaid, groomsmen, best man, maid of honor, dresses, pink, theme, color, color palette, colors, anna elizabeth, lifestyle by anna elizabeth, fairmont, fairmont chateau, chateau, sam, pamper, excited, happiness, honeymoon, vancouver, national park, banff, moraine, emerald, park, flowers, florist, florals, suit, summer wedding, couple Comments

Engagement Journal: Final Month

Sharing my thoughts on the final month leading up to our wedding, and photos from our styled “Future Mrs” shoot

LifestyleAnna SmithAugust 9, 2018wedding, planning, married, marriage, engaged, engagement, fiance, fiancee, month, journal, summer, destination, coordinator, travel, countdown, bride, bridal, bridal party, mens, women, womens, men, husband, wife, wifey, hubby, minted, family, families, photography, mrs, shirts, shirt, blush, pink, millennial, girlfriends, girls, friends, support, encouragement, thankful, thankfulness, grateful, love, lovely, dress, instagram, checklist, to do, list, vendor, vendors, toronto, canada, baltimore, magazine, feature, featured, romantic, romance, dance, songs, playlist, music, cocktails, menu, welcome, rehearsal, dinner, brunch, morning Comments

Family Time in Tilghman Island

Our family photos from Tilghman Island, and how Sam and I are bringing together our two families pre-wedding

LifestyleAnna SmithJuly 10, 2018family, love, wedding, families, relationship, relationships, siblings, parents, couples, engagement, engaged, photography, photos, styled, summer, maryland, md, tilghman, island, wylder, hotel, hotels, bay, chesapeake bay, eastern shore, st michaels, saint michaels, dress, white, bride, bridal, marriage, kids, ideas, props, prop, board, letterboard, letters, poses, pose, weekend, ootd, maxi, affordable, simple, classy, classic, neutral, sandals, pink, light, feminine, his, hers, women, mens, button down, jeans, shorts, wrap dress, florals, party, instagram, venue, anniversary, reunionComment

DIY Distressed Denim Wifey Jacket

Sharing my story of how I fell in love with an $800 denim “Wifey” jacket online, and made my own dupe for under $50

LifestyleAnna SmithJune 28, 2018diy, fashion, wifey, engaged, marriage, wedding, married, wife, husband, create, creative, easy, affordable, cheap, budget, budget friendly, do it yourself, blush, pink, millennial, monogrammed, hubby, wedding shopping, wedding day, wedding planning, celebrate, milestone, nyc, new york, new york city, instagram, inspiration, pinterest, tutorial, steps, how, how to, iron, iron on, patch, patches, etsy, denim, distressed, ripped, torn, jewel, jeweled, jewels, jewelry, diamonds, diamond, bling, glitz, glitter, bedazzle, future, goals, goal, relationship, his, hers, closet, wardrobe, jacket, shop, simple, quick, weekend, fun, craft, crafty, crafting, girlfriends, bridesmaids, bride, bridal party, bridal, destination, planning, planner, blonde, balayage, long, hair, white, neutral, classic, classy, cozy, comfort, casual, comfy, ootd, date night Comments

My Most Meaningful Wedding Purchase Yet

A quick update on wedding planning and what our most meaningful purchase has been so far

LifestyleAnna SmithApril 25, 2018wedding, wedding day, wedding shopping, wedding planning, bride, fiance, fiancee, planning, ring, rings, band, bands, diamond, diamonds, engaged, engagement, proposal, propose, shop, shopping, photography, love, romance, romantic, marriage, meaningful, relationship, hubby, wife, husband, wifey, blonde, hair, jewelry, baltimore, local, sale, champagne, photoshoot, styled, style, fashion, pink, blush, coat, drape, jeans, white, heels, nude, neutral, classic, traditional, trend, trendy, timeless, celebrate, process, planner, to-do, prep, meritage, meritage jewelers, jeweler, jewelers, consultant, stone, stones, emerald, cut Comments

What I Learned about Shopping for a Wedding Dress

Sharing my personal dress shopping experience + 10 tips for future brides

LifestyleAnna SmithJanuary 14, 2018wedding, wedding planning, dress, dress shopping, wedding shopping, shopping, shop, buy, gown, veil, lace, beaded, tulle, white, blush, ivory, champagne, girls, best, learned, tips, advice, bride, brides, bridal, fiancee, fiance, engaged, engagement, georgetown, dc, maryland, boutique, lovely, lovely bride, bhldn, anthropologie, wedding day, budget, body, positivity, positive, happy, glowing, glow, summer, destination Comments

Rescue Dogs and Wedding Gowns

A styled shoot supporting a local non-profit for animals

LifestyleAnna SmithDecember 3, 2017rescue, rescue dogs, puppies, puppy, dog, dogs, barcs, animal, animal shelter, non profit, non-profit, organizations, donate, volunteer, baltimore, local, love, holidays, bridal, bride, brides, dresses, gowns, gown, dress, wedding, wedding planning, groom, grooms, suit, suits, makeup, hair, styling, style, calligraphy, suite, park, patterson, florals, floral, flowers, bouquet, veil, photography, fall, winter, outdoor, group, community, collaboration, creatives, stylist, event planner, dog handling, dog care, dog mom, floral crown, floral leash, floral collar, family, jewelry Comment

Engagement Journal: Month 4

An update on how wedding planning is really going; all the behind the scenes decisions and moments so far

LifestyleAnna SmithOctober 16, 2017wedding, wedding planning, engaged, engagement, shoes, heels, pretty, journal, update, bride, bridal, planning, event, planner, venue, stress, stressful, tears, anxiety, true, real, truth, overwhelm, love, happy, relationship, mrs, future, groom, plans, secret Comments

My Top 5 Favorite Podcasts

Sharing the top 5 podcast channels that I can't get enough of recently, and what makes each of them so unique.

LifestyleAnna SmithOctober 4, 2017podcast, podcasts, channels, episodes, castbox, favorite, best, inspiring, inspired, inspiration, motivation, self help, business, entrepreneur, women, support, emotional, funny, bride, mrs, wedding, wedding planning, engaged, health, healthy, lifestyle, goals, new year, resolutions, routine, morning, love Comments