Lauren Jaclyn

Life. Styled.

Engagement Photoshoot: Part One

I cannot believe I am finally able to share these photos with all of you! It just occurred to me that it's been over a year since we took these - how is that possible!? Andrew and I took our engagement photos with our wedding photographer, Charissa Magno and her husband Pat, last September. As a quick backstory, I met Charissa at a friend's birthday party (shout out to Kay for bringing us together!) before Andrew and I were even engaged. We talked about the fact that she was a wedding ... VIEW THIS POST

First Look: Why We Changed Our Minds

Long before we even started wedding planning, there was one thing Andrew and I were both dead set on: we were not doing a first look! If you've never heard of a "first look" before, it's a private meeting between the bride and groom on the wedding day. It takes place before the ceremony and allows the portraits and family photos to be taken beforehand to save time. When this first became a trend, I was so not into it. I thought it was nontraditional and impersonal! I just couldn't imagine ... VIEW THIS POST

Tips for the Type A Bride

Given the option, I would probably describe myself as someone with Type A personality. I'm organized, have a clear idea of what I want, and will do anything I can to make it happen. All of these personality traits became even stronger when wedding planning. To put it simply, I was Monica Geller reincarnated. Just to be clear though, I was definitely not a bridezilla. I knew what I wanted every detail to be like but I enjoyed the entire process and didn't get even slightly stressed. Since I've ... VIEW THIS POST

Rose Gold Bridal Shower

In February, my family threw me the most stunning bridal shower I could have ever imagined. It's something I have dreamed of my whole life - as long as I've thought about my wedding day, I have pictured all the events that go along with it. It's about more than just one big day, in a white dress, with a groom that I love - it was the whole idea of being a bride. To me, being a bride means getting to have an excuse to be surrounded by love and joy from all of your favorite people. If you ask me, ... VIEW THIS POST

Wedding Color Scheme Options

Before I officially started planning our wedding, I always had a bunch of different scenarios in my head. Wedding Plan A, Wedding Plan B, Wedding Plan C, etc. This is not because I plan on getting married more than once - it's because I have an absolute obsession with all things weddings. There are so many different styles and color schemes you can go with that would make the day absolutely gorgeous. But when it comes down to it, you have to choose what speaks to you and what goes best with your ... VIEW THIS POST