You know what I hope for all of my brides? That the wedding planning process is going more smoothly than this month's weather has been acting... what is up with mother nature?! This morning I woke up to snow falling steadily outside as it stuck to the ground for a few hours before melting quickly as temperatures rose to the 50s by 4pm. While gearing up for our final coordination meeting this week for our first wedding of the year, I wanted to take a breath and invite you to relive some of my favorite 'first' moments from last year (and some from the year before)... I'm pretty sure they'll be just what you need, if you're in the mood to smile! :)

first morning waking up to this view at rixey manor!

first time wearing betsey johnson's shoes.

first time seeing her dad, as a bride.

first time seeing her girls, as a bride.

first time celebrating their anniversary in a greenhouse...

on a flower farm...

and in a cornfield.

first time crossing (close!) paths with a rooster.

first time pouring beer into your fiance's mouth and not spilling it.

first time hearing "introducing mr. and mrs..."

first time a bride embraced her curly hair and kept it down during the wedding.

first look to end all first looks.

first dance hilarity.

first married walk in fells = photo bomb time!

Here's to a fabulously memorable 2017 wedding year ahead! May the weather be manageable and your smile always just a tiny bit brighter than the sun... :)