W E A R :: watch you shine

details :: dress c/o Chicwish, heels / steve madden

I rarely get to dress real fancy, so whenever I get to, I'm in Heaven. I've also forgotten how much fun twirling in dresses can be! I'll be wearing this at the last wedding of the Summer today; which'll make three in the last two months. I can't believe the next one will be mine! 

To see more of what I've worn, go here. I hope y'all have a wonderful three day weekend!  / xo. mel

Photography by Kalli Carr

W I S H

Geometric Birch House from Moorea Seal , bkr Water Bottle in Chip , Calligraphy Art by Jenny Highsmith , Penny Lane Dress from Free People , iPhone case by Rifle Paper Co. , Tassel Trace Pillow from Anthropologie 

I had so much fun making my wishlist a few weeks ago, that I had to do it again. It's relaxing to just "window-shop". I'm moving in nearly a month, so I have decor on the brain. Our next big purchase will be a couch, so we've been to nearly every furniture store in the area. Are there any good furniture/home decor shops you know of online??

xo. melisa

L E W E D :: invitations

Save the Date Bookmarks by Yes Dear Studio , Custom Wedding Labels by The First Snow , Swan Invitation Stamp Suite by Native Bear , Party Confetti by Knot & Bow , Wedding Invite by RiflePaperCo. , Custom Wedding Calligraphy by A Charming Occasion ,  

Our biggest hurdle has been our invitations. It was hard to decide what we wanted them to look like. With Elisha being a graphic designer, we were sure that he would be the one to design them. We have a fairly unique idea, so executing it has been a bit more time consuming than expected. They will get out though! They will. 

In the meantime, I've been enjoying all of the lovely invite inspiration I've seen on the internet. These are a few awesome items and shops I came across, in case you're planning your wedding or event! Native Bear and The First Snow are two shops that every bride should look at!


xo. melisa

D O W N L O A D :: everything you do has purpose

download in various sizes here

I don't know about you, but sometimes routines and mundane activity can make me feel... unaccomplished. It's in those moments though that I'm reminded that all that we do, however meaningless and small it may seem, is preparing us for something greater. You are filled with purpose. Your life has meaning. You are not on this earth to simply live and die, but to create, to think, to love and give, to make known what you wish and dream what others are incapable of seeing. You are unique and you are blessed. Take your life and make use of it. Everything you do has purpose. The goal is simply finding that purpose and going after it with all of your being.

xo. melisa

W E A R :: heart of me

details :: dress c/o Shabby Apple, heels / target

This dress has such a fun vintage flair and i'm just smitten with the giant bow that ties in the back! I think it might be the only red thing I have in my closet. Do you ever find yourself buying a million things in one or two colors?? My closet has a ton of blush, gray and mustard. I think it's time to expand! Thinking red may become a new staple for me this season. How about you? What colors are you looking to add to your wardrobe?

xo. melisa

Photography by Kalli Carr

L E W E D :: honeymoon

Saint Lucia here we come! We booked the honeymoon and is it weird that of all the things we've done, including signing the papers for our home together, this is the most "oh my gosh, we're getting married" moment we've both had? ha! We can't wait to get on that beach. 72 days to go!

Have any of y'all been there before? Any places we need to visit while we're there?? I'm already so excited to go diving!

xo. melisa

L E W E D :: Bridesmaids Gifts

Leela Purse Clutch , Albeit Lipstick , Silk and More Robes , Dream State Totes , Lollia Mini Hand Cream , Yoola Earrings , Tocca Perfume ,  FP Phone Case , Giant Dwarf Starlette Sparkler 

I've always been a fine details person, so planning the bridesmaids gifts has been so much fun for me. It's not necessarily one of the big things to get checked off for the wedding, but it is definitely important. First of all, I love giving gifts! Secondly, I know how much hard work these sweet ladies will put into showers, and helping me, listening to me, and ultimately being with me on my special day. I don't know what I'd do without them, so I want to be sure that my gift to them is heartfelt and lets them know just how much they mean to me. Here are a few wonderful things I've come across while trying to choose what to get them. Some of these may be making their way into my girls' gift bags! What's your favorite??

xo. melisa