Influenster Review: DESSANGE Paris VoxBox!

Hey all!

Just here to write an awesome review of the Influenster VoxBox I received a few weeks ago complete with 3 different products from Dessange Paris.

I received the Dessange Paris California Blonde Illuminating Shampoo, Conditioner and Brass Color Correcting Crème!

1. Shampoo: Fabulous!! It cleans your hair amazingly, keeps it fresh, brightens it and has an overall nice, unique smell. I've used it everyday since I received it, and I just can't stop using it.

2. Conditioner: Love this conditioner! It makes my hair so soft and detangles really well. I love how it also keeps my blonde hair bright without any fade. The smell is great!!

3. Brass Color Correcting Creme: I used this once and it really worked well taking the brassy, yellow/orange tones out of my hair. It is something I've never used before beside at a salon, and I'm excited to be able to now do it myself at home!

I definitely recommend the Blonde Illuminating products from DESSANGE paris!! Definitely A+++!

You can buy them at Target or online!

Thanks @influenster and @dessangeparis for this opportunity! #JadoreDessange

TWO WEEKS

HEY YA'LL!

Guess what!? Our wedding is 2 weeks away...let me say that again... 14 DAY FROM NOW WE ARE GETTING MARRIED!!!!!
I'm just so happy right now :) people keep asking if I'm excited, nervous, stressed....
I would say that right now I'm in a haze! A happy, busy, crazy haze of LIFE.
I'm enjoying it and ready for it to be done and savoring it all at the same time.
I graduated last weekend and that was just one of the proudest moments I've ever had for myself. I usually find that I don't accomplish things as best as I would like, but last weekend, I finally felt like I had positively fulfilled the last 4 years of studying and learning. I am (almost) a NURSE!
And now, I am ALMOST a wife!
These new roles I am about to take on are amazing for me! It gives me an identity. Something I can prosper in and grow myself in and challenge myself in. Being a student for 22 YEARS wears on a person. Now I can start new and fresh as TWO new roles :)
I think I'm finally feeling good about myself and that is a huge cause to celebrate!
Anywho, I got lots to do, so peace out for now!

ONE MONTH! ONE MONTH! ONE MONTH!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

IT IS FINALLY THE ONE MONTH MARK!!
I Can't Believe It.
I am SO freaking excited!!!
This last month has been a blur of studying, showers, meetings, and check-lists. Lol so much has happened, I can't even write it all down. Everything is coming together now, though! The church ceremony has been organized, our photographer knows the day of details, and the DJ is officially in charge of keeping our reception fun and flowing. All we have to do now is finish up decor details, figure out the day of plan, and deal with guest list drama lol.
I'm SO looking forward to the wedding day, but even more so just being married, and having this wait-time over with. I want to go on an adventure to Hawaii, figure out job prospects, and just RELAX.
It will be absolutely wonderful.
:)

2 Months To Go!

Unbelievable.
March 24 has come and gone, and now we are less than two months away. I couldn't really tell you what happened this past month as it has been a huge blur. Between work, school, and (some) wedding planning, I am beside myself! I am ecstatic at the fact that there are only 37 days til I graduate. :) It is so close I can see the light!
And I am freaking out about the wedding 0_0
I am sure everything will get done, but right now there are so many loose ends to tie, that I am just starting to stress.
On a great note, ALL of the invitations were printed, put together and MAILED this past weekend. On exactly the 2 month mark. So at least I'm on top of things! I'm overjoyed that I don't have that on my plate anymore. The wedding is ON and I am so pumped :)
Here's a pic of the invitations we made pretty much from scratch!
Until next time!
xoxo
~Bethany

DIY Boutonniere's and Makeup Trial!

I also forgot to mention that this month I finished making all of the groomsmen's bout's! And they look pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. :)

And I had my makeup trial done at Avissa Salon by Kristin...and it looks pretty fabulous as well! :) (also, we are going to go a bit darker on the eyes and lips, fyi!)

3 MONTHS!!!

We are coming down to the wire here people!

It feels like it is so far away...but it's not! Only 89 days til the wedding....

andddddddd 67 days til I GRADUATE!!! 

And right now that is my main goal!! haha!

I seriously need to see that light at the end of the tunnel because right now, in the middle of these midterms, things are always SO bleak. So graduation is just my top priority! 

Yet, even with exams lurking around every corner, I still managed to find time to wedding plan (as a stress reliever lol!) So here is my huge list of everything I still need to accomplish before the wedding day....(and yes, making a huge to do list is totally my way of relieving stress!) (i won't even deny how strange it is!) :)

THREE MONTHS TO GO!!! (89 days!)

Ceremony:

• Meet with Kyle on April 30th
• Determine what song Kara will sing
• Decide on vows
• Decide on Unity candle
• Determine music for procession and recession
• Call the church for details
• Pay church

Photography

• Meet with Tahni in March to discuss details
• Pay Tahni 

Cake

• Change decision and have bakery deliver cake (+$75)
• Pay Jefferson Cakery 
• Buy extra flowers for cakes
• Buy/make cake toppers

Gown

• Call and decide whether or not to clean gown
• Steam the gown
• Buy lingerie for wedding night
• Put entire look together and visualize

Hair

• Make appt for hair trial
• Decide whether to get manicure, pedicure, facial, waxing for wedding
• Pay Kristin 

Catering

• Finalize the paperwork
• Send in guest count May 5-9th
• Pay Crystal Gardens

DJ

• Meet with DJ in April
• Make list of music and special songs
• Pay DJ

Rings

• Get Beth's ring re-sized
• Buy John's ring

Venue

• Meet with Sharon at Opera house on March 8th
• Determine when we can go in to decorate
• Finish payment? 

Invites

• Buy paper, print invites, address, and mail out by second week of March
• Make place cards for each guest
• Work on seating plan for guests
• Design and print programs for ceremony
• Compile a list of things to do for guests

Honeymoon

• Finish paying for vacation rentals
• Save up money!
• Reserve activities early for special rates
• Make list of printed documents to bring with
• Review insurance information

Bridal Party

• Take groomsmen to Brighton Tux Shop to get sized
• Buy groomsmen favors
• Buy bridesmaid favors
• Help bridesmaids with shoes, accessories, sweaters
• Email bridal party with details of the wedding weekend

Showers:

• Update registries

Décor:

• Determine guest book for reception
• Buy card box
• Continue making fans, tulle balls, etc
• Buy bunting flags
• Make labels for food areas
• Decide on table centerpieces
• Buy/Make signs for dessert table, gift table, head table
• Buy wedding favors (jellybeans) and favor bags/boxes
• Clean suitcases, ball jars, and typewriter

Other

• Apply for marriage license ($20?)
• Name change document?
• Schedule GYN appt for Beth
• Beth: buy white strips; get hair trimmed/colored
• Schedule DR's appt for John
• Buy mattress and bedding set
• Write/decide on wedding vows
• Write toasts/decide who will give toasts
• Pack for honeymoon!
• Buy love gifts for each other!

FOUR MONTHS. WHAT.

AHHH!!! Only a little over 4 months to go!!
This is crazy.
I am SO excited to just get married already.
Things are really moving along well. It's cold and blustery winter already. Spring is hopefully on it's way!
Thankfully, our To Do List is slowly shrinking.
We've sent Save the dates, picked the bridal party, figured out clothing and accessories, have almost decided on hair/makeup and flowers and cakes, AND have the invitations designed!
Whewww.
It's a lot of work, but it's tons of fun :)
The planning is really great, even though it's tedious.
I just can't believe we will be husband and wife in less than 130 days. It's so amazing!!!
We are geekin'. :)
Loveya~

B&J