That time I almost thought we weren't married...

Let me just state... for the record.... name changing is a b*tch!

I'm so glad I only have to go through this process once in my life, because it's not fun.

I was pretty good about changing over most of my important documents (social security card, license, bank accounts, etc) within the first few months of being married. However, there was one large item I never made it to change, my passport. Going to the post office is quite possibly one of the most dreaded tasks and after a year of mailing off invitations to the wedding, showers, and thank yous, i'd be happy if I never step foot in a post office again.

Except one problem... Shane and I are going on a cruise in November and we need our passports.

So I looked up the necessary documents I needed to fill out, brought them, my marriage license, social security card, and passport picture to the post office today on my lunch break.

After waiting in line for 30 minutes, 2 things happened that literally made my heart stop.

- First, it's going to cost ANOTHER $110 to get my new passport. A lesson to ALL brides, change it within the first year since you APPLIED for your first passport, not a year from which you changed your last name. I thought I was still safe since it's been just under a year since I legally changed my last name.... NOT THE CASE. There goes my cruise drinking $$$. womp.

Second, apparently the post office doesn't require you to have brains to work there... The lady working the passport counter legit ARGUED with me for 10 straight minutes telling me that my Marriage License was not my Marriage Certificate and that I did not have the proper documents and that legally we were not married. WHAT!?!?!?! She was acting so stupid, she had me partially scared that somehow Shane and I were not married in the eyes of the court. She wouldn't take the document and told me I needed to go to the probate court right away because something wasn't right.

UM SAY WHAT!??!?! I literally left the post office in tears and ran across the street to the probate court. THANKFULLY, the people there were a lot more, um, educated.... and told me, I was IN FACT married, and had the correct document. She gave me her card so that if the lady at the post office argued with me anymore, that I could just have her call the probate office. I mean, my question is, what does this post office lady do all day?!?! I can't be the first new bride to change her name at the Columbia post office.

Whatevs.... now that is out of the way, I can, in fact look forward to celebrating our anniversary in a few weeks, and our cruise in November!

Happy Thursday peeps!

Wedding Mania

One of the many reasons I've been so M.I.A from this bloggy over the past few months is we have spent almost every weekend traveling to some sort of wedding festivity. Yep, Shane and I have officially hit "that age". We have quite a few friends getting married or even some who are now having babies, so we've been making our way around the states to attend all these festivities. This is definitely such an exciting time in our lives, and I know it is for all of our friends.... we're all truly growing up. (woahhh)

Sarah & Andy's Wedding - Columbia, SC

Sarah & Andy's Wedding - Columbia, SC

Sarah & Andy's Wedding - Columbia, SC

Me & Mom at my cousin's Bridal Shower - Florence, SC

Bridal Shower - Florence, SC

Landon & Adam's Reception - Huntersville, NC

Landon & Adam's Reception - Huntersville, NC

Brent & Elaine's Wedding - Greenville, SC

Brent & Elaine's Wedding - Greenville, SC

Lyndsey's Kitchen Shower - Charleston, SC

Lyndsey's Kitchen Shower - Charleston, SC

Lyndsey's Kitchen Shower - Charleston, SC

Wedding Showers

Most people who have gotten married would agree that one of the most fun parts about getting married is all the opportunities you get to celebrate your special time.
Parties, showers, bachey celebrations, rehearsals, then of course, the actual wedding day.

I was very blessed to have amazing family, friends, and bridesmaids who made my experience so memorable. It was the best year and a half of my life. We celebrated the night we got engaged, an engagement party, two showers, a bachelorette weekend, and the whole wedding weekend.

Now that my own wedding experiences are over, I get to help plan for my friends and family that are now getting the chance to celebrate their special times. I am attending quite a few showers this year and have had the chance to help plan one for my cousin next month.

The shower that we're throwing next month is a Kitchen Shower.
I had one of these and it was awesome.(Click here to read about it)
Not only did I get most of my kitchen accessories that I'd registered for, but everyone brought me fun/family recipes that i'll get to keep and use for years to come. I love exchanging recipes anyways so this was awesome! Plus it's such a fun theme that you really get to go all out for.

I just sent out the invitations the other day for my cousins shower, and look how fun the invitations, labels, and recipe cards were.

And here are a few of the Pinterest inspired decorations we're planning to use: (Click here to go to my Parties & Showers board)

Have any of you ever been to a fun themed party or shower, or had one thrown on your behalf? 
What were some of your favorite parts?

Happy Wednesday Loves!

Weekend Recap

Hello Lovelies, Happy May!

This weekend was pretty event packed Friday & Saturday Night.

Friday, I worked Cirque Du Soleil: Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour. It was a-freaking-mazing!

I wasn't supposed to be snapping pics, but I managed to get one quick one. It's an awesome show with lots of great dancing. If you are a Micheal Jackson music fan, this show was definitely worth seeing. I could have watched it ALL weekend!

Official Show Preview. Yes, it was as amazing as it looks!

Saturday, we went to Sarah & Andy's wedding. I blogged about how excited I was for their wedding on Friday, and it didn't disappoint. Their wedding was so full of amazing details and so. much. fun! I took some pics of how gorgeous it was, but I don't have my camera today, so the few I snapped on my phone will have to do. Take my word for it, one of the most gorgeous wedding's I've seen!

Shannon, the gorgeous bride, Me, & Pam

every table had adorable framed quotes... ours was clearly my favorite!

I absolutely LOVE going to weddings with Shane. I guess because we can relate to how truly happy the couple is and will be in their new lives together. Our wedding was legit the best day of our lives and it's so darn cute to see other people getting to experience such happiness.

Sunday, I spent the day in bed. And by that, I literally mean ALL DAY. I may have had a few glasses of wine Saturday night, and that combined with my lack of water plus hot weather gave me one awful headache. I didn't mind cuddling with Lilo and watching episodes of Grey's Anatomy though.


But now it's back to the daily grind this week.
Hope you all are having a FANTASTIC week so far and Happy May!