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Happily Ever Johnson:Just Engaged, so now what?

Happy Snowy Friday!! The snow is really starting to come down and it looks like I'll be snowed in for my birthday! I can always celebrate another weekend but was looking forward to this weekend. Well I hope you got the chance to watch my engagement story. You can see that post HERE!! Well I'm bringing the first post to my new series, Happily Ever Johnson(that is going to be my new last name lol). I'll be taking you guys along the whole planning process until the big day. Since we just engaged we've been doing a lot of talking about everything. It was just like where do we start with the whole process?? I found The Knot.Com and that website is just amazing!! It has everything and is very helpful! You can view different venues, make your guest list, and view pictures of just about everything. I love that it gives you a to-do list for things you should be doing every month up until the big day. Here is a snap shot of our checklist.



They have so many articles and just full of so much information so I don't feel so overwhelmed. We first thought about the budget which is the most important thing. You have to know what you can spend and the limit you want to set. I think this is very important! I really want a nice wedding within our budget. We next talked about a date. We wanted to have enough time to plan and enjoy the whole process so it will be Spring 2017! We also started selecting the wedding party and compiling our family and friends list. It just seems like a lot but I am up to the challenge. I decided to take on planning the wedding myself and with some help from family. I'm just so excited. My fiance also brought this planning book and mug for me. I love how hands on he is with this process.


I can't wait to get into this book!! I hope you guys stay safe and warm wherever you are and see you on Tuesday!!


~**Drea Notes**~

I tried the new Latte Macchiato at Starbucks. I like it with a pump or two of Vanilla.

I hope this is the only big snow storm we are getting this year! Lol!













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  1. Lily (Beauty With Lily)January 22, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    So happy for you! You are going to have the best time, I know I did! Enjoy it all!
    xo, Lily
    beautywithlily.com

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    1. Naturalle DreaJanuary 24, 2016 at 11:09 PM

      Thank you Lily! I'm already enjoying planning so far lol!

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  2. B @ The Sequin NotebookJanuary 23, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    Oh my goodness, you're ENGAGED!!!! Congrats! Can't wait to follow along with the planning!!!

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  3. Elle SeesJanuary 25, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    can't wait to hear how the book is. congrats again!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 26, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    So exciting! Props to the fiance for being all hands on as well to all this.

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    1. Naturalle DreaJanuary 27, 2016 at 11:46 PM

      I love that he is involved and it makes it a little easier to plan. Thanks for reading Jackie!!

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  5. PilarJanuary 27, 2016 at 10:51 AM

    Congratulations Drea! So happy for you!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 28, 2016 at 3:30 PM

    Congratulations on your engagement! :)

    Ursula

    www.blueridgebeautyblogger.com

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