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One day late, but today’s Wedding Photo Friday is a thankful post. One filled with love, gratitude, happiness, friendship, and memories.  The pilot and my wedding day is one that is still so fresh in my memory (and one in his, too).  We still find ourselves thinking of the fun we had, the love we felt and that everything was worth it.

I promise, I’ll be recapping the wedding…it’ll just be after the holiday season.

Lisa Hessel Photography

Although today’s couple featured on “Engagement Photo Friday” is already married – they recently went out with my fave photog to take a few anniversary shots.  And, as Lisa mentions on her blog, this was the engagement session Ashley and Robin never had.  How could I not share photos, taken in the Fall, at one of my favorite spots in St. Louis (an apple orchard).  Happy Friday!




Photos courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography

While I start working through some of the fabulous real wedding submissions thanks to Two Bright Lights, I had to toss in a version of my own “Thursday Purseday.”  This set is brought to you straight from our wonderful wedding photographer, Lisa Hessel.  We opted to have our gals carry clutches instead of bouquets. It was a little bit more practical (like me). Plus, the flower is a brooch the girls can remove and use the clutch in its plain version (or with the flower, if they so choose).

I had the clutches made from a seller on Etsy, Babbs Boutique. And, I couldn’t recommend her more!


Photo courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography

P dot S – Full recaps will be coming up soon, including honeymoon details. All over on Weddingbee!

I happened to be a two shoe bride on my wedding day. While, I love those Kate Spades, lets face it, my feet could not handle 12 hours in heels. It was only natural to buy a red pair of TOMS to sport during the reception. And, let me tell you. TOMS are pretty much the comfiest shoes I have ever own. And, I love every single pair in my closet. Especially this red pair.


Photo courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography

This morning’s Tuesday Shoesday features a pair of my absolute favorite shoes. Which, happen to be my very own wedding shoes, captured by the always talented, Lisa Hessel. I bought these shoes before I bought my dress, and had them in my closet for a good year before my wedding day.


Photo courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography

For more Tuesday Shoesday goodness, hop over to Swatchbook Weddings, Simply & Forever, SWOONOVERIT, Meant to be Sent, Life in the Super Burbs, Brancoprata, Postcards and Pretties, Magnolia Rouge, Jan Schill, and The Demoiselle!

Today’s Wedding Photo Friday is brought to you courtesy of the fabulous Lisa Hessel. Not only is this pretty lady an awesomely talented photographer, but she’s a wonderful friend. A wonderful friend, who captured some of the best memories from our wedding day I will never forget. Here’s just a sneak peek from our wedding day.




Photos courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography

A couple after my own heart. AKA they are both wearing TOMS. Need I say more?


Photo courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography

For more Tuesday Shoesday goodness, hop over to Swatchbook Weddings, Simply & Forever, Magnolia Rouge, SWOONOVERIT, Meant to be Sent, Life in the Super Burbs, Slice of Lime Design, April Foster Events, Jan Schill, Bellwether Events and Weddings and Pretty Things!

Boy, have the past two weeks been a blast.  The Pilot and I got married:




Photos courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography

And, we headed off for nearly two weeks in Greece for our fantastic honeymoon.  Recaps and honeymoon details will be found over on Weddingbee, as soon as they are prepped and ready. So stay tuned!

As for what’s next? Stay tuned – we have a giveaway coming up (one that I’m quite excited about) and a TON of real weddings in the works! I’m glad to be back, and hope you’re glad to be reading up on the Landlocked Bride again!

Boy do I love Summer. But, I happen to love watermelon more (and, Fall). But still, this shot should make anyone love Summer.


Photo courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography

I’ll admit, it’s the first I had heard of this when thumbing through the latest post on my own photographer‘s blog, but when I thought about it, I was really drawn to the idea. A ring warming ceremony.

A tradition in which the wedding bands are tied together, and then passed along to the wedding party, family and friends. As it passes from one person to the next, each “warms” the rings with a prayer or a blessing.




Images courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography