Lauren Jaclyn

Life. Styled.

Engagement Trip at Pala Casino Resort and Spa

The past month or so has been the absolute best of my life - Andrew and I got engaged and have done nothing but celebrate ever since. We've had both of our parents in town since the proposal (you can read all about it here) and have hit the ground running on wedding planning (follow along with my Wedding Wednesday series)! Things have been nonstop - we literally haven't had a moment to just relax! It may sound silly but we kind of needed a minute to fully enjoy the engagement and take it all in. ... VIEW THIS POST

Technology in Weddings

Everything we do nowadays revolves around technology so why should wedding planning be any different? Incorporating technology into weddings is something that has grown so much, even over the last ten years. There are so many things now that exist to make wedding planning as easy and fun as possible. With all of the apps that exist, it makes it totally possible for a bride to plan a wedding without the help of a professional planner. I talked more about hiring an event planner here! I also love ... VIEW THIS POST

Wedding Planner: Do You Need to Hire One?

Coming from a girl who studied event planning in college, some of this post may come as a surprise to you. I think a lot of people struggle with whether or not to hire a wedding planner. Brides wrestle between the idea of relinquishing control or being stressed throughout the process. That's really not what it all comes down to, though! There is a lot that goes into deciding whether or not you want to hire a professional to help you out with the planning process. You have to consider your ... VIEW THIS POST

Bridesmaid Proposals

One of the best things about planning a wedding is choosing the people to share it with! Obviously everyone who is there is going to share in the joy and love on your wedding day but your bridal party is a little extra special. When it came time to officially pick my bridesmaids, it was basically a no-brainer. I am so blessed to be surrounded by incredible women that are such a huge part of my life so I knew they needed to be part of the big day. I have a beautiful sister, sweet cousin (who is ... VIEW THIS POST

Selecting a Wedding Venue

Yay! It's Wednesday which means it's time to talk about all things wedding! If you missed my first Wedding Wednesday post, make sure you check it out to see how to find your wedding style. Last week, Andrew and I officially booked our venue! Such a huge thing to check off our to-do list and it definitely doesn't hurt that it's our dream location. I cannot believe that after swooning over this venue for so long, we are actually going to say "I do" there! Since I want to bring all of you along on ... VIEW THIS POST