Fall, Family, Food, and Friends (in no particular order)

The leaves were so vibrant this year!
It may have something to do with the long and humid summer we had.

I simply cannot believe that fall is finally here! I know that the official season started a while ago, but we haven't been feeling the temperatures in North Carolina until recently. After what felt like the hottest summer we've had in a long time, I am proud to announce fall's arrival. What does this mean? Crisp air, delicious tea, bundling up, pink noses, cute boots, and best of all... the holidays! Hm, I think I'll make any excuse to snuggle closer to my husband!

Thanksgiving was fantastic! Mum is the best cook in the world and she did not disappoint this year. I honestly dream about her Thanksgiving meals (especially the pumpkin souffle)! I have so much to be thankful for and I do not take it for granted for even a second. Each moment on this planet is precious to me and I am blessed with the best of family and friends.

It is tradition for our family to pick out our Christmas tree the weekend following Thanksgiving. This year was a little different because Corey and I picked out our first tree, just for us! It is quirky and adorable and I am overdosing on its delicious aroma as we speak.

Ah, I am a Christmas nut. Let the decorating and festivities begin!

Splendid Fall Weddings

I wasn't able to get many photos, but I did snag this shot of the bride looking out the window while her guests arrived. The dress was PERFECT for her! I also had to get a photo of the bouquet, which was very appropriate for fall and had some really unusual flowers! I loved it!

I was a bridesmaid in a wedding this weekend for dear friends of ours. I met the groom over five years ago right when I started college and he has been a very supportive friend to me. It has been wonderful to see him fall in love and find such a beautiful person to spend the rest of his life with. She sure made a gorgeous bride! The entire evening was magical and they even hired a caricature artist to draw pictures of the guests (um, AWESOME!).

The hubby got this shot of the other bride and groom from their October wedding since I was in this wedding party too. I love they way her dress cascaded down!

My close friend from band in high school got married this fall as well. She used apple red as her color scheme and it was very pleasing to the eye! She also picked a great mate who is a super down-to-earth fellow. Corey and I definitely approve! As you can see, their wedding was outdoors and they had such pretty sunlight coming through the trees during their ceremony. I wish I could have gotten more photos of both of these special days, but I was too busy having fun!

Ah, I love weddings. :)