Another week has flown by and I can’t believe Christmas is just around the corner… where has the time gone?!? I have been quite the busy bee with the wedding planning and getting ready for family to visit so this week was a whirlwind, but I’m excited to share my 5 on Friday (especially #1)!
one // We have set a date! Ryan & I will be married on May 7th, 2016 in uptown Charlotte, where we first met and where we currently live (only a block away actually)- it couldn’t be more perfect! We picked the Foundation for the Carolinas for our ceremony & reception venue and I cannot wait for our special day. The bottom level is an art gallery and the top floor is a venue with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the streets of Charlotte and is very modern and city-esque! So totally us
two // Ryan’s dad and stepmom got into town last night and we had a nice little dinner at Fleming’s, Ryan’s favorite steakhouse. Not many meals can beat a good medium-rare steak with red wine, potatoes, and mushrooms… oh and creme brûlée for dessert. Heaven.
three // My parents are also coming into town this weekend.. yay!! There will be food, presents, and lots of wedding talk of course. My mom loves coming to Charlotte and getting sushi (that’s our little thing) and I’m excited for both of our families to have a nice lunch together tomorrow! After that, my girls and I are having our annual Secret Santa party and I cannot wait to open fun presents and indulge in yummy cookies with my besties!
A little #tbt from last year’s party (minus Ashton)
four // I shared some of my favorite ornaments in last week’s post, but I wanted to share our entire tree with y’all. I’m still excited like a little kid that I have a big, fat, real tree in our living room and I’m not prepared to take it down in a week. It’s technically okay to leave a tree up until New Year’s right? Ok, that’s what I thought. I also got this mercury glass vase & votives from West Elm a few weeks ago to freshen up our table and am in love (ps. they’re now on sale)!
five // Last, but certainly not least, today is the last day to enter the $300 Tory Burch giveaway (enter until midnight). What could be more perfect around the holidays? Good luck and be sure to check out all of these fab blogs!
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WEEEE!!! Hooray, hooray, hooray for setting a date and getting a venue! It sounds absolutly gorgeous! Can't wait to hear more!!
YAY! You've got a date!! What a beautiful venue
Enjoy these next few days with both your families and friends!!
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I seriously got chills when you announced the date!! You're going to have such a beautiful wedding!! let all the planning really begin!
Have a great weekend girl! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
Yayyyy for you setting your wedding date! Now starts all the fun stuff, enjoy every single second
Happy Friday gurlie!
Knocking out a date and venue are tworking of the most exciting things about wedding planning! Congrats!!
Just found your blog through the Five on Friday link-up! My sister just graduated last week from PA school! Looking forward to following along and hearing some of your stories— I know i've heard a lot from my sis already and most of them are pretty funny!
Mmmm! That creme brûlée looks amazing!
This post makes me smile.
Congrats on the date and the venue!! I looked into hosting an event at the Foundation building and its so beautiful, great choice! Also you can totally leave your tree up until New Years! I think that helps extend the holiday spirit and chase away the post holiday blues.
Have a great weekend!
xoxo,
Meghan
Yay for setting the date!!! Sounds like you have a great weekend planned. Enjoy! Xx
Oh my gosh a date!!! How exciting! I'm partial to May weddings
Enjoy all the family visits! I totally leave my tree up until new years! Duh! 
Amazing wedding venue! Not a prettier spot downtown! So excited for you!!!!! xx
YAY for a date!! It's going to be here before you know it
And your venue looks amazing! I'm so excited for you! Ps. we always leave our tree up til New Year – totally acceptable, ha!
Woo hoo for the date! I am so excited for y'all! And your venue sounds amazing. xoxo