Vandal
After my fabulous bridal shower that afternoon, we went home, took long naps, and then got up and got ready for dinner at Vandal, a Lower East Side restaurant I’ve […]
A New York City Bridal Tea
Greg and I decided to get married almost two years ago, but we didn’t formally announce our engagement until February of this year. While it was fun planning the wedding […]
44 & X
I recently celebrated my New York City bridal shower, and my family came from all over the East Coast (and even further!) to share in my joy. The night before, […]
1803
Greg and I have been taking dance classes in preparation for our first dance at our wedding. But don’t tell anyone, because we’re totally planning on playing it off like […]
Kate’s Bridal Shower at SixtyFour Wine Bar
We’re eagerly anticipating a new arrival to our family. No, not that kind of new arrival! I’m talking about Kate, my brother’s fiancée and my soon-to-be sister-in-law! In celebration, my mom […]
Black Tie Brunch at Society Cafe
I love any excuse to wear black tie, and with the passing of the Spring Soirée it looked like I wouldn’t be able to dress up again until the fall. […]
Key West
I recently went on a little weekend trip. Can you guess where? If the title of this post and the picture haven’t already given it away, I headed down to […]
Le Pif
Greg and I have been doing premarital counseling through our church. On one Sunday a month, we’ve first gone to church and then, a few hours later, have met up […]
A New England Easter
Last year we celebrated a New England Thanksgiving, so this year it seemed only fitting to also celebrate a New England Easter! We took the train from NYC to Connecticut […]
Afternoon Tea at Tiffany’s
On one of my early trips to New York City, back when I was in high school, my friend and I woke up early, bought croissants at a local bakery, […]
Foods of New York Tours
“WE HAVE TO GO TO THIS!” So read Greg’s text to me, along with a link to Foods of New York Tours. Apparently a friend of his had gone on […]
Parker & Quinn
One night after work, Greg and I headed to Parker & Quinn in Midtown for dinner. The restaurant’s decor invokes both a masculine pub-type atmosphere, as well as a feminine upscale […]
Ladurée Soho
When I told my friend Lauren that Greg proposed, her immediate response was, “When can we celebrate?!” It was incredibly sweet, and I was honored she wanted to share in […]
A New York City Engagement
I didn’t believe in love at first sight. Then on Halloween in 2015, I met Greg when he was dressed as half Caitlyn Jenner and half Bruce Jenner. And I […]
Sofrito
One afternoon during the summer, Greg and I explored Riverbank State Park. It’s one of the lesser-known parks in Manhattan, but its location along the Hudson River makes it absolutely […]
Playa Betty’s
During church one Sunday, the pastor jokingly talked about the cold weather. She said before Christmas the cold seems to have a purpose, but come January 1st she’s immediately ready […]