Warning: This is a long one and makes up for a year of not posting. But I do want to get back into writing again so stay tuned for more life updates of a young married woman!
The Anniversary Album
A day at Robert H. Treman State Park
Open Letter to My Husband – Happy Anniversary
James, Happy 1st wedding anniversary my love! I can't believe we've been married for a year already, it feels like it's only been a week. This year has been absolutely incredible, even with this whole crazy pandemic. We've moved in together, adopted animals, taken care of a house and we even started a small garden. …
Continue reading "Open Letter to My Husband – Happy Anniversary"
Celebrating One Year
Although it doesn't feel like it, James and I have almost been married for one whole year! On August 17th it will have been 365 days together as husband and wife and I have never been so excited and proud of an anniversary before. The question is, how do you celebrate? Do you treat it like a holiday and go all out by booking a hotel, going out to dinner, the whole shebang? Or do you enjoy an evening together and watch wedding videos, drink champagne, and eat the top of your wedding cake that has been in your freezer for a year?
The Post Wedding Album
So I wrote a post about this a long time ago but never showed off the pictures from our Post-Wedding Photo Shoot!
The Album
August 17, 2019 Sarah and James Arleo A wedding on the Lake Dusty Blue, Sage Green, & Cream Inspiration: Pinterest Venue: Chase House, Meredith New Hampshire Photographer: Deepak Bardhan MUA/Hair: Cascade Spa Dress/veil: Modern Bride Suit: Benjamin Peters Bridesmaids: Azazie
Our Engagement Story
James and I met in February 2016 during a movie that was playing in their dorm. I was hanging out with some close friends and noticed two boys enter the dorm lounge. One was a friend I had met earlier in the school year and the other was a stranger, but I knew immediately that I wanted him to be a part of my life.
Acceptance
Sometimes it can be difficult to admit that you need help. Or if you're me, it's more like all the time...but you know what, it's good to suck up that pride and accept a handout when it's being offered. Examples: furniture, help around the house, small and big things alike. Moving to New York has made me realize it's ok to ask for help and that I don't have to do everything by myself.
Wedding Traditions: Do or Don’t?
When I got engaged I thought my wedding would be one of the least traditional weddings out there. I had all these plans for what I thought would be a cool take on the ceremony and reception and was so excited to share them with James! That is, until James turned out to be the most traditional groom. Which I'm sure you can imagine was kind of a shock although I'm not sure why. His family is very traditional Christian and so it makes sense that he would want to copy that because that's what he is comfortable with. Below you will find wedding traditions that we did and didn't do. This doesn't mean that I felt like it was better to do or not do specific traditions, there are just what we ended up compromising on to create a day that felt special and unique to both of us!
A & G Wedding
A day at the lake
A Field Guide to Marrying Young 