Rent the Runway

March 28, 2016 Shannon Smith

I had quite a few emails and messages that came in regarding this dress after Saturday night's picture went up on instagram--so I thought I would tell you exactly where I got the dress--I RENTED it!!!! This was my 1st time using Rent the Runway, and I am not going to lie I was scared out of my mind. My event I was going to was on Saturday, and your outfit always arrives 2 days prior to your event day so being the "planner" I am that just was nerve racking for me, but it turned out AMAZING.

Engagement Pictures

March 24, 2016 Shannon Smith

I can not express enough how important I think engagement pictures are for the couple and for the photographer! It is such a good opportunity for all parties involved to get comfortable with each other. Chances are you guys will end up exploring some new location together or just plain hanging out for a couple hours, and in that time personalities shine--the good and the bad:) In this little amount of time your photographer will also learn quite a bit about you two as

The Man Basket AKA an Easter Basket for him

March 21, 2016 Shannon Smith

I have seen a couple variations of the man basket over the last few years so I went ahead and gave it a whirl for the big bunny in my life this Easter! It was super easy and I think he will get a kick out of it. First i grabbed a six pack of one of his favorite beers. Then I simply removed 3 of them and cut the dividers out where those 3 were. I then stuffed Easter grass in the bottom of the whole carrier. Then I took extra fringe I had and hot glued it around the entire outside and the center handle to make it look a little more festive. Then I glued 5 little craft balls in to one big bunny tail on the center

What I will be wearing St. Patricks Day

March 15, 2016 Shannon Smith

Obviously I love a reason to celebrate anything, but growing up we ALWAYS went all out for St. Patrick's Day so of course that means you must have some green on!!! Yesterday I ran over to Nordstrom and picked up these super cute shoes, green boyfriend tee, and that cute gold necklace--must have been the luck of the Irish because I LOVE when outfit planning is that easy! Now to wait for that perfect green cocktail...