Tuesday, November 13, 2012

N.Ireland- Around Town







this may or may not be part of the view from our reception venue.




N. Ireland was so much brighter than Scotland during our trip,
so S and I tried to take advantage of this extra bit of sunlight
(even though it was still so freezing)
and took a drive around his hometown.
Our favorite spot is down by the harbor.
The boats, the coastline, the lone house on the hill,
it is all very picturesque.
I feel really lucky that we get to have our wedding ceremony in his hometown.
I know all of our American guests will love it,
especially in the summer where there wont (hopefully) be a bone cutting chill in the air that makes your eyes water...
and by eyes water of course I mean cry.
I swear it is like getting freezer burn on your face and inside your ears.
Not that i've ever had freezer burn,
since I dont typically curl up in the freezer with the meats..
but I imagine that is what my chicken sometimes feels like.
I digress.






coat: Zara
Boots: from a random store in the UK (similar here)
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  1. It looks so beautiful! I have never been to Ireland and really want to visit.

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    1. you should visit! it is really stunning.

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  2. Wow! Your venue is going to be so stunning - wedding of the year for sure! And mostly because of the sweetest couple ever getting married :)

    xxx
    Jenna

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  3. Northern Ireland looks so beautiful, and the view from your reception venue is just gorgeous!

    I think I'm familiar with that "freezer burn" feeling. I am definitely not looking forward to winter now that I've been reminded of it. I swear, it feels like you're going to die the closer you walk towards the Hudson in the middle of January with the wind whipping around the buildings.

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  4. dang gorgeous! you and s, and northern ireland too!

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  5. Loving that coat! Great pictures :)
    Ireland looks so beautiful!

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  6. Here in Minnesota we call human freezer burn "frost bite."

    Also im pretty sure my future wedding will have to have its planning stages through the summer or I'll get scared and somehow end up in a bridal parka.

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  7. Wow, you are going to have some absolutely stunning wedding photos! That coast is just beautiful.

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  8. gorgeous...and i'm not just talking about you and the man candy. i can't believe how blue-green the water is up there. too bad it's not for swimming ;)

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  9. Ok, ok. I'm officially jellies (aka jealous) of this wedding to come. I'll live vicariously through ever. single. picture.

    In other news, how is it that you get your PORTRAIT picture to fill out your blog layout? Mine isn't small, but the "x-lg" isn't big enough and "actual size" is huge.

    Heather

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  10. Such Beautiful pictures! Even with the cold it looks like a place I would love to visit one day!

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  11. It's so blue! And green! No wonder boys who grow up there turn into amazing men. *Note to self: raise future sons in Northern Ireland*

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  12. I feel like I get freezer burn also. So....yea. Also...heeeyyyyy sexay lady!

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  13. The photos are gorgeous and with Ireland as the special guest at your wedding it is going to be a stunning and blessed occasion. I may just have to wonder into an Irish pub on the day and have a pint of Guinness and toast to the happy couple.

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  14. ireland looks so magical! i've only been to dublin and your pictures and making me want to go back and see more!

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  15. Ah this is going to be such a beautiful wedding location! I really like your cat eye glasses too :)
    Time Stand Still

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  16. Love these photos! That view is absolutely incredible. Hope all of the planning is going well!

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  17. um, that's an incredible venue!
    lucky lady!!

    xo the egg out west.

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  19. leave it to you to start talking about something as glorious and wondrous as your wedding and then end it with meat.

    #typical

    (;

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  20. these photos are gorgeous! I can't believe that's what you get to look at as you celebrate getting married.

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  21. What a gorgeous setting! And I love the sunglasses on you!

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  22. That is such a lovely picturesque town! Loving your coat!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  23. Beautimus. So excited that you are THIS much closer to making the world's cutest babies.

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    1. hahaha thanks girl! i am definitely excited for babies ;)

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  24. Haha about the rain- one time I came in from walking the dogs in the rain and I told Paul "the rain is STABBING MY EYEBALLS!" He thought I was exaggerating... but no. Cold, tiny rain is MEAN!!

    Gorgeous area, though!!

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  25. You so prettttttaaaaay. Also, love the views. I'm jelly.

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  26. It's all so so pretty!
    You may or may not have the most beautiful view from a reception venue ever.
    xox
    www.camilagcarneiro.blogspot.com.br

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  27. what gorgeous photographs. Its so nice you get to have your wedding in his hometown - although I would warn american guests about the unpredictable nature of the weather in these parts and tell them two outfit options are adviseable - 1 for normal weather and 1 for freezing random summer weather :)

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  28. Going ton London next May! (stoked. beyond.) I will definitely be using your UK styling expertise for my new wardrobe for the trip. And yes a 4 day trip to London warrants an entire new wardrobe.
    I will also be in Paris for 4 days, double "duh" on needing an entire new closet.

    Can't wait to pay closer attention to the weather patterns and your styling choices in the next few months. =)


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  29. you are so beautiful!
    your wedding will be incredible! and even if it's bone chilling cold at least you'll have amazing pictures with an amazing view :)

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  30. and random question, any things you're doing differently for wedding that you wished you had/hadn't done round 1?

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    1. Hey girl! I am answering you here in case others are interested in this answer. Ill probably address this in a blog post at some point (dont know when) but eventually. BUT, there are definitely some things i am doing different. 1. less bridesmaids. I had 7 before and i think it was a mistake. I LOVED my girls, but i think less is less drama. haha. 2. hired someone to help style/plan this time 3. totally different dress. I did not LOVE my dress round 1 at all. I was a lot pickier this time and was more focused on what I wanted instead of what my mom liked ;) 4. Paying more attention to details. Round 1 i was SO lax. I could care less what type of flowers i had, what the paper goods looked like, how it was styled..i just skipped all of the small details and i wish i had maybe paid a little more attention, although i will say round 1 i was much less stressed out because i just cared less. Dont get me wrong, it was a beautiful and an AMAZING evening. SO much fun. I wouldnt take it back. but i would definitely try a little harder in regards to the small stuff. which i am trying to do now. BUT pinterest and blogs were not a part of my world way back then ;) Those are some of the things off the top of my head! :)

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    2. pinterest and blogs are amazing but i'm stressed out thinking about the overload of picture information for whenever/if ever i'm planning my wedding haha


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  31. so THAT is why he wears a beard! cuts down on facial wind chill.

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  32. you look beautiful! and i like the color on your lips... And the wedding reception venue look so lovely... can't wait for the big day!!

    or the day you post pictures to be more direct and clear. ha

    ♥CheChe

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  33. SHUT. UP. MEG.

    Just shut up.

    I can't handle that right now, where it's dark at 4:30pm and I'm single as can be.

    Sigh ;)

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    1. I mean *I live where it's dark at 4:30pm* :)

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    2. oh girl I FEEL YOU. freaking dark SO early. i mean who am i kidding. its dark all day long. the sun doesnt even come out.

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  34. Lovin the poppin pink lipstick! :)

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  35. Such beautiful pictures! You're darling as always :))

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  36. Dude...if only pinterest had been around when I got married. Didn't all of us who got young pretty much have our "mother's" wedding? I want to marry the same man all over again just so we can do something fabulous like this!

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  37. Frostbite in your ears? Hahahaha!

    Seriously, you've never been so beautiful. Absolutely stunning.

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  38. that coat is awesome as is the view.

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  39. You ARE lucky! I want to visit there someday... And ditto Bridget.

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  40. these pictures are stunning! you are beautiful. and oh the viewwwww

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  41. New reader here- my name is Danielle :) I'm loving your blog, and I can't believe how beautiful your fiance's hometown is. Jealous!

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  42. i can't beleive that will be the view from your wedding reception--AMAZING!

    and i can't beleieve i need a light on at like four--i am sure it got darker earlier this year than last.

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  43. you funnyy.

    also- gorgeous! those glassed fit your face so well.

    cheers.

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  44. If I buy that house on the hill, can I come to the wedding?

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  45. Gorgeous (N. Ireland and YOU)! :) That is going to be the most stunning place for a wedding!

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  46. lovely! all of it! since I'm not jetting off to N. Ireland anytime soon, I have coat questions: 1) will it be warm enough in the winter, or is it more for looks (I live in a freezing cold area and need a warm coat), and 2) how do Zara's sizes run (I also live in an area without Zara...sigh)

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    1. Hi Sara! Well I would say it is pretty close to being beyond freezing here and so far i have no complaints. Ask me again when it is snowing. Its pretty thick, and im surprised to say its kept my torso area and arms warm. The downside is i cant layer under it because its very fitted (which i wanted it to be..i want a really well tailored fitted coat). Out of all the coats i have, its by farm the warmest. Its obviously not water resistant, so wouldnt recommend wearing it if its snowing or raining sideways outside.

      I think Zara sizes are true to form. The coat I am wearing is an xs, because again, i wanted something well fitted to my form, and the small was just a little bigger than i wanted. Their sizes definitely do not on the bigger size.

      xxx

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    2. Thanks so much for the thoughtful reply! I ordered it, and cannot wait for it to arrive.

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  47. Northern Ireland looks absolutely stunning. You're making me want to drop everything and get on the next flight, stop it Meg!

    P.S. I want your boots.

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  48. Ah! I love it! That's going to be fabulous!!!

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