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Wayfair Wedding Registry

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Wayfair. The opinions and text are all mine.

I've been a long-time fan of Wayfair, especially when I first started upgrading my home decor. My first bedroom bedside tables were actually from Wayfair!

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This year, with a wedding underway, I've decided to partner with them to write about some of my favorite recommended picks from their wedding registry!

Brian and I recently moved into our first house in January, and furnishing has been on my mind 24/7. The Wayfair Registry was SO fun to look through because they have so many styles, from the more practical items to premiere brands that have always been on my wishlist. Even though they have over 8 MILLION items, you can narrow down your selections by browsing and clicking on an item with a style that catches your eye, and then go through the "Compare Similar Items" carousel. That's how I found all my picks for the roundup!

Don't worry about putting big-ticket items on your wishlist either because Wayfair Registry offers a “group gifting” option, where guests can contribute a dollar amount to items like sofas, large appliances, or home renovation needs like lighting fixtures, plumbing materials and more! Without further ado, here are my roundups.

Kitchen 

My kitchen is currently all white panels, white subway tile backsplash, black farmhouse sink, with a large gray marbled countertop. To be honest, kitchen items are not something we shop often for. We have some kitchen utensils that have been with us since our college days! To bring our kitchen together, I've picked these items:

  

  

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Dining

Like with the kitchen, dinnerware and serveware purchases were not an area we focused on because we rarely hosted in our small apartments. Now that we have a house, it's time to upgrade and set the table properly!

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Living Room

Decorating my space has been a favorite hobby of mine for the past year. Now that we have a home, I have so much more room to be creative! I can finally get rid of our cheap barstools, hang more art on the wall, and put plants in more corners! We also want more rugs to warm up the rooms.

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Bedroom

Our bedroom is one of my favorite places to decorate! Now that the room is much bigger, it's taken so much longer to fill the space. Here is my wish list for what I think would complement the rest of the room really well!

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Bath

Our apartment bathroom used to be a huge mess. With a house, we started off on the right foot (got vanity trays, matching bath mats, installed a nice towel hook). We want to keep improving on our space for both our master bathroom and powder room!

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Office

With our house came our first official office space! I've already started on some items, but there's so much more I want for the area.

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Just an FYI, you can create multiple idea boards on Wayfair, which is exactly what I did to save all of my picks while coming up with these roundups! Also, Wayfair Registry offers free shipping on all orders shipped directly to the couple, the convenience of white glove delivery for large items, an extended 90-day return policy, access to dedicated registry specialists who offer personalized support and guidance, and more! If you're an engaged couple like us, I highly recommend using Wayfair Registry!

 

PS - use promo code WFKL25 for $25 off your registry purchase of $50 or more!

The Little White Dress - David's Bridal

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of David's Bridal. The opinions and text are all mine.

With my upcoming wedding and all the festivities that come with it, I was thrilled when David's Bridal approached me about their Little White Dresses! My sister actually got a beautiful gown from David's Bridal for her wedding last year, so I already held them in high esteem! Not only do they have a variety of casual dress styles that are on trend, but they're also super affordable.

I picked out this elegant Off-the-Shoulder Flounced Short Lace Dress, which I think is perfect for a daytime bridal shower! I've been loving lace lately, so the details really caught my eye.

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David's Bridal

My initial thought of the dress when it was on the hanger was that it was quite casual, but once I put it on, I felt dressed up! It really makes you feel so feminine!

David's Bridal

If you're looking for dresses for events surrounding your wedding, I think David's Bridal should be the first place to look! They're known for outstanding value, and with so many occasions throughout an engagement, you can count on their selection of dresses!

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2017 Recap with Michelob ULTRA

2017 was such a big year! I traveled a lot just from my blogging opportunities, and Michelob ULTRA was one of my favorite partnerships of the year. I officially became an ambassador for Michelob ULTRA last March. It was an amazing partnership that really vibed with my definition of balance when it comes to fitness and fun! Here is what the partnership consisted of:

New York City

Michelob ULTRA flew all 18 nationwide ambassadors to New York for a kick-off event that consisted of SoulCycle, brunch, yoga/bootcamp, and a cool-down happy hour. I loved meeting everyone in this partnership, and it really showed how Michelob ULTRA loves to go all out when they host their fitness events!

 

Workout Wednesday

On Michelob ULTRA's Instagram stories, they feature "Workout Wednesdays" in which ambassadors show their workouts of the day and how they spend time with friends and family. It was so fun to be a part of this because I got to show "a day in the life": I work full-time, make time to work out, and also hang out with friends after. It was also inspiring seeing all the other workouts ambassadors do and how they find a balance between that and quality time with their loved ones!

Silent Disco Yoga

In the summer, Dallas Fitness Ambassadors hosted a Silent Disco Yoga: Michelob ULTRA edition. The concept is so cool - you put on headphones to hear the instructor while music plays. To outsiders, it's a huge group of people doing yoga in silence! Afterward, there were free drinks at a Michelob ULTRA bar and a Michelob ULTRA photobooth!

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US Open of Surfing

I think one of the coolest events was the US Open of Surfing! We got to take a surfing class (my first time ever), and then watched the surfing events from the ULTRA Surf Deck! There was also a yoga class on the beach hosted by Mellie Cay and a fun Fit Crawl outside of the deck!

Anti-Resolution

Michelob ULTRA also has this amazing Anti-Resolution campaign that means ditching the New Year's Resolution mindset and committing to your goals no matter what day of the year. This really resonated with me because I don't believe in setting a start date in the future if you can commit to something in the present. A few ambassadors got to make really cool anti-resolution videos, writing out what resolution they're already actively living today!

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There were so many other cool events I wish I had time to attend, like Fitness on the Rocks in Colorado or the Miami Vixen Workout in Florida! Overall, there were over 20 nationwide events in the Live ULTRA series last year! I'm so proud to partner with such a fun brand, and I can't wait to attend more events in the future!