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A very special lady in our office turned the big 3-0 yesterday, so today we’re celebrating by sharing 30 of our favorite things about her! Feel free to add your own favorites in the comments! :)

From Marissa:

1. Kristin loves monograms just as much as I do.
2. She uses the term “cheeseburger hungry.”
3. She rocks cowboy boots and pearls to the office.
4. She has a heart for helping people realize their full potential.
5. She’s always game to join in on 90’s music singsongs.
6. She focuses on finding joy through gratitude, and helping others do the same.
7. Even though we live hundreds of miles apart, Kristin has become one of my best friends, which just shows how big her heart is.

From Nicole:

8. Kristin has an amazing Southern drawl.
9. She says “squeeze” instead of “hug.”
10. She loves Carolina about as much as I do.
11. She sends handwritten notes for any ole occasion, including just when she’s thinking of you.
12. She makes everyone feel comfortable as they are and treats them like a good friend.
13. She is super organized (and an Excel pro!) and she loves office supplies and the start of school, too (even though she’s no longer in school).
14. She always brings cookies when she visits the Chapel Hill office, and they are always delicious.
15. Kristin has a big, open heart and is constantly loving on everyone.
16. She rocks spring colors any time of the year.

From Emily:

17. This girl has never met a stranger. You feel like her best friend after just five minutes with her.
18. She has amazing hair!! Always. Super jealous of this fact.
19. Kristin takes her marriage seriously and is open about the sweet things she and Kyle do for each other.
20. Her excitement is contagious. She loves to be excited, especially for other people!
21. She loves to learn, and has soaked things up like a sponge since starting at SW. I feel like she’s always been a part of the team.
22. Though Kristin is incredibly well-dressed and -accessorized, she’s not too cool to sport some ridiculous pajamas or an all-out Christmas apron.
23. She’s generous with her hair teasing knowledge.

From Lara:

24. Kristin is driven and unafraid! She came up to me the first time I met her, at our first Gingerbread Barn event, and said, “Hi, my name is Kristin. I love reading your blog, I’ve had you in my prayers (I had just given birth to Grace) and I would love to work for you.”
25. She is passionate. Her energy and zest for life are contagious!
26. She is a visionary, always looking ahead to grow our company so we can help more couples celebrate love.
27. Kristin’s love of the South and her family lights my heart on fire!
28. Gracie loves her. : )
29. Kristin baked us chocolate chip cookies when she came for her first interview. She is a great baker!
30. I trust her. In every sense of the word. She has become a great friend and support and I love her dearly!

We love you, KNW! Happy 30th!

emily Written with love by Emily
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  1. avatar Kristin reply

    Mercy, y’all!! This is beyond words. Thank YOU!!! xoxo.

  2. avatar Chandra Verbic reply

    I love that Kristin texts Lincoln pictures of the cows in her backyard. I love that she’s my accountability partner. I love her encouraging texts and messages that always seem to come at the right time. I love that after spending only two days with her she has made me feel like we’ve been friends forever. Happy 30th KNW!!!

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Did y’all feel like this week went by really slowly? It was a great week in the Southern Weddings office. We’ve been getting lots of fun props in for our upcoming V6 shoots and have been designing some pretty new things for Lara’s shop! Still, I think, something about this week took its time. That’s okay with us, though, as it allowed us to soak in all the beautiful weddings we featured!

We’ve been enjoying everyone’s opinions and experiences in the middle name vs. maiden name debate. Though some Southern traditions dictate replacing your middle name with your maiden name, we like that there’s more flexibility these days. Weigh in here.

Pollen has officially taken over Chapel Hill, but we can’t be too depressed about it since it means flowers are blooming! We are very lucky to have beautiful blooms like the azalea in the South.

April’s Southern Bride of the Month is getting married tomorrow, y’all!! We loved hearing about Sarah’s wedding, so be sure to give her some love and offer up some advice for her biggest question.

We can’t get enough real weddings!

Lauren + Michael’s wedding was bold and beautiful — proving to us that winter weddings can be full of color and life! See it here.

Jessica + Chris may not have met in a traditional way, but their wedding deeply wove in traditions that honored family. Take a look here.

Shannon + Victor’s wedding is definitely swoon-worthy. The mix of classic and contemporary was the perfect way to style a wedding based off the couple’s personalities and their celebration of family. See it here and here.

Caitlin + Jared approached their wedding with the mindset that “less is more.” We love the way their Southern touches look against the plantation backdrop! See it here.

A big hug and congratulations go out to all the belles and beaus who are getting married this weekend!!

Before y’all head out to celebrate the weekend, be sure to stop by our Facebook Friday for an engagement session by Katie Lamb.

Happy weekend, my friends!

nicoleyang Written with love by Nicole
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The ranks of our Blue Ribbon Vendors are swelling daily! We wanted to take a minute to introduce you to some of our newest additions, because we just know you’ll love them! Without further ado…

Andi Mans Photography is based in Orlando and has a boundless enthusiasm for life, love, photography, and her couples!

We love the selection of gowns at Bellissima, a couture shop in Salisbury, NC.

Blush by Brandee Gaar is a full-service design and coordination firm based in Orlando. She loves to pluck details from the love stories of her couples!

Eric Boneske and his team deliver beautiful images and a fun experience for their clients around the country from their home base in Wilmington, NC.

To me, there’s something about Jessica D’Onofrio’s images that feel cinematic, filled with rich colors and epic moments. She is based in Dallas.

Karen Stott and her husband have a huge heart for their couples, and it shows in their images. They travel throughout the Southeast shooting weddings.

La Gartier makes some of the most beautiful and unique garters I’ve ever seen (and psst – you have to go check out the seersucker one in their gallery!).

Lauren Rosenau is a storyteller, and a lover of light, love, and travel. She is based in Charlotte, NC.

I love that Leigh Pearce believes in wedding styles, but never themes. She is also passionate about her couples and the great state of North Carolina! (She’s based in Greensboro!)

MMD Events is a designer and producer of weddings and events – they specialize in florals, lighting, draping, lounge furniture, specialty bars, and custom event decor! They are based in Tampa, FL.

To check out all of our Blue Ribbon Vendors, just click over to the full directory! You can search by category or state to find your perfect match.

Vendors, if you’re interested in getting involved, just fill out this form and Kristin will be in touch! Ladies, we would love to hear if you’ve hired or used any of these talented folks!

emily Written with love by Emily
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  1. avatar Sarah Dobson reply

    La Gartier is honored to be listed among such creative and unique wedding industry professionals!

  2. avatar Andi Mans reply

    I am THRILLED to be part of your amazing team and beautiful work! Thank you for having me as a blue ribbon vendor, it makes me smile cheek to cheek :) xo! – Andi

  3. avatar Carolyn reply

    Lauren Rosenau is my wedding photographer! She took absolutely beautiful pictures of my fiancé and I for our engagement session and I can’t wait to work with her on our wedding day! We were so nervous and she made us feel super comfortable. I highly recommend!

    • avatar Kristin reply

      Carolyn!! Thanks for sharing!! We are so excited for your upcoming wedding!

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