That’s right, my dear friends and readers. I am MOVING.
I recently talked about how I’ve been wanting, and needing, to put more time into my business and that’s why I’ve spent less time hanging out with you all. Part of being relevant and reaching an audience in small business is social media (duh) and that obviously includes blogging. It’s been a very difficult decision to make but I have decided to move my blogging efforts to Kristine Aletha Weddings. I’m telling you, it has taken me weeks to make this decision. I don’t want to leave this place. Come on, I created and coded and designed this site! I’ve spent hours planning posts and working with Photoshop! But most importantly, I’ve made great connections and friendships through it.
It is my truest wish and desire to have you all make the transition with me. The posts will be the same. I’ll continue sharing planning advice, relationship tips and insight, and lots of lovely inspiration. Plus, I’ll get to update you all on what I’m working on and introduce you to a new side of me: my endeavor into owning my own business! And oh, what an endeavor it has been. I’ve been spending a lot of time lately thinking through my business goals and passions, which inevitably grows out of learning about your LIFE goals and passions, and I’m so excited to share those thoughts with you all in the next couple of weeks.
I had a professor once tell me this simple, powerful truth: Every decision involves loss. Even decisions that mark the beginning of something new and exciting require the loss of something you leave behind. While I look forward to building up Kristine Aletha Weddings–seriously, what a dream come true!–I will mourn the loss of In Love, Engaged. Your support and encouragement and all your amazing comments mean the world to me and I hope you’ll continue to do the same under a different url.
So, let’s do this, shall we? From now on find me at http://kristinealethaweddings.com/blog/
You can also continue to follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter!
Note. My Twitter account is moving as well. I know, I know! But it’s just one more click of the mouse. I’ll be tweeting away @kristinealetha from now on.
Life is such a crazy journey, isn’t it? I hope we continue to learn about one another’s stories. I’ll see you soon.
xo-Kristine
One of my favorite questions to ask couples is, “What initially attracted you to your partner?” Think about that one for a minute. Now think about the aspects of your partner’s personality that tend to cause the most conflict. Are those answers similar? For many couples they are.
Although we may be unaware of it at the time, these kinds of differences between partners are a big part of why we choose to love those whom we love. Our unconscious wisdom moves us to join forces with others from whom we can learn.
We’re attracted to the qualities in our partners that we seem to be lacking ourselves. Or perhaps we’re drawn to those certain personality characteristics we wish we could develop more in ourselves. It’s a good thing–that desire to grow and learn from those with whom we fall in love. But those initial qualities that attracted you to your partner eventually become differences that must be managed in your relationship. And when I say managed, I mean understanding how to balance your introversion and his extroversion, or your logical side with her intuitive side, or his cleanliness and organization with your messiness and disorganization.
One of the best ways to manage those differences, besides being good communicators, problem-solvers, and trying your best to show compassion towards one another, is by remembering how those at times annoying characteristics are actually what initially drew you to each other. Hold on to the positive aspects of your differences and remind yourself that they help you learn and grow {which is really want you wanted in the first place!}.
xo-Kristine
Quote taken from Mapping the Terrain of the Heart by Stephen Goldbart and David Wallin.
I told you I’d be back on Monday but I couldn’t help announcing this awesome event. An Etsy wedding event! If you’re like me, or like so many out there, you’ve been scouring Etsy for DIY decor, vintage keepsakes, and all around incredible inspiration for your wedding. How great would it be to see it all in person?! If you’re lucky enough to live in, or near, New York {or you have the funds to travel}, you have to make it over to this event on April 28th. And PLEASE report back cause I wanna hear all about it! Purchase tickets online here.
xo-Kristine
I know it’s been about a week and a half since I last joined you all. I apologize for my absence. I’ve been brainstorming regarding the blog, as well as my business, and attempting to figure out how to balance it all. Life is nothing but a balancing act, right? I love this place but I also just started a business and I’m at that point where I need to throw myself into it fully {and by fully I mean 26 hours a day–because that’s how it feels most of the time}. So, bear with me, dear readers as I take this small leave of absence. I will be back on Monday with more relationship advice, wedding planning tips, and all the things that inspire me {and hopefully you as well}!
But enough about me, how have you been?
xo-Kristine
Live and Let Live by Alyssa Nassner via Flickr
Did you get married in 2007 or later? Or are you currently planning on tying the knot? Then this survey is for YOU! The Splendid Wedding Survey is being conducted by Think Splendid, a really great resource for the wedding industry. It’s a global survey meant to capture the trends and movements of the current wedding market. And honestly, understanding how couples are getting married is key for wedding professionals. All answers are anonymous and the survey should take about five minutes to complete.
For more on the survey, visit the post on Think Splendid. To take the survey, visit here (or click the image above).
Thanks for your help, my friends!
xo-Kristine
Row 1: Moss frame, invitation suite, greenery, BHLDN dress
Row 2: Centerpiece, stripes
Row 3: Wedding party, cocktail, gown, chevron cake
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A little something green to get us ready for March 17th. Here’s to a lucky week, month, year!
xo-Kristine
In knowledge, there is power. I think most of can agree with that statement. If that is true in life, then it is also true in love. According to John Gottman, knowing your partner well strengthens your relationship and helps bolster against transition and change. He calls this particular knowledge about one’s partner love maps. It’s the part of one’s brain where all the relevant information about one’s partner’s life is stored.
But how does knowing your partner protect against life’s big changes? The answer is simple: the more you know and understand one another, the easier it is to remain connected through the expected, and unexpected, changes. Think about it, not only do situations change–you get a new job, you move to a new city, you welcome a baby into your family–but you change as well. Your hopes, desires, and priorities shift. You want new things for yourself. You long for a different role. As long as learning about and knowing each other remains a priority, you can roll with these changes and continue to grow in your relationship.
It’s fairly easy to increase your love maps too. Just ask questions! Be willing to share with your partner and be a good listener in return. Pay attention to one another. I don’t know about you but it feels really good when my husband asks questions of me. Just the other night he asked how I define success for my business and I got to share with him something I didn’t realize I hadn’t shared with him yet. Yep, look at us, building our love maps!
How do you find time to share with and ask questions of your partner? I’d love to know.
xo-Kristine
John Gottman’s classic book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work offers some great topics and questions for building your love maps. I highly recommend it.
Daffodils, how sweet, how sunny, how perfectly Spring. I listed them on the Spring blooms list and then I started seeing them everywhere this week. Aren’t they lovely?
via Rue
via A Rockridge Life
via Martha Stewart
Daffodils make great bouquets, centerpieces, and even favors {potted daffodil bulbs, amazing!}. They also look great with other flowers–their pretty petals peeking out. Did you know about the wonders of daffodils? Am I just catching on to something everyone already knew? No, no. Don’t tell me.
xo-Kristine
A few weeks ago I mentioned The Not Wedding as a great resource for finding your vendors. Well, it just so happens that I get to share with you all The Not Wedding Atlanta engagement session today! What’s so unique about The Not Wedding is that the vendors are hand selected to perform their services as they would at, or for, a wedding. Each vendor is given an inspiration board from which to base their designs and the creative freedom to do what they do best.
The talented crew behind Signature Weddings & Events took the inspiration and ran with it, creating a unique, fresh, and oh-so-lovely engagement story. Imagine a beautiful day in the park when a man is inspired to paint his girlfriend. Only what she doesn’t know is that he has been planning this scenario for months. Luckily for them, the amazingly talented Tiffany and Robert of Rustic White Photography were on hand to capture every moment, expression, and detail.
The Not Wedding will take place in three different cities this year: Atlanta {March 8}, Orlando {March 15}, and San Diego {March 27}. To purchase tickets, visit their website here. PS. I’m already starting a campaign to bring the event to Chicago next year!
A huge, huge thank you to Corrie Kirk & Lori Harris of Signature Weddings & Events, Tiffany & Robert Peterson of Rustic White Photography {whom I just adore, by the way}, and Callie Murray of The Not Wedding. You all are so wonderful!
xo-Kristine
Photography: Rustic White Photography | Coordination: Signature Weddings & Events | Vintage rentals: Four Inch Fold | Hair & makeup: Raney O’Keefe
Row 1: Lilac, Daffodils, Peonies
Row 2: Lily of the Valley, Tulips
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Spring may just have the best blooms. These are only five of them. I still have more to share with you! But first, how gorgeous are these florals? Which is your favorite? Honestly, I don’t know if I can choose!
PS. Stay tuned for Part Two!
xo-Kristine
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