Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? πŸ“š
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ I'm not going to *just* share my faves or least faves, but instead I'm going to share some of the fun stats from my reading year so far! 🀎
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- Out of the 30 books I just *HAD TO* read this year, I've read 24
- Out of my numerical goal of 120 for the whole year, I've read 119
- I've rated 44 books with 4.5/5 stars (hence my struggle when someone asks for a favorite from the year so far)
- I've read 16 ARCs from 12 different publishers (this makes me want to bawl with happiness because this was such a massive goal for me when I began book blogging!)
- I've participated in 10 buddy-reads
- I've added 38 books to my shelves (either purchased by me after I read and loved a book, given as a gift, or sent by a generous author/publisher)
- I've discovered that there's a chance I *might* like romance more than fantasy now and that's totally okay!
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What has your reading looked like in 2022? β˜•οΈ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? πŸ“–
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When I found out that GALLANT had The Secret Garden vibes, I was really excited because that was one of my favorites as a kid ⛲️ I think it would be really neat to see this story retold by a few other authors as well (looking at you, Marissa Meyer) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
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🐎 Misty of Chincoteague
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Long story short, I joined bookstagram in 2020 because I love books and I love talking about books, but I never had a space to do that πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ After years of fashion blogging and feeling out of place because of my interests, I wound up on this side of IG and realized that it felt like home 🀎
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I schemed up a name (something to do with coffee and books that didn't have the words "coffee" or "books" in it), took a few photos, created a profile, and went to town πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It wasn't long before I completely FELL IN LOVE with the supportive community, safe space to find new books and talk about the ones I love, and really cultivate my photography skills (which had been lying dormant for far too long) πŸ™ˆ
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour β˜•οΈ), reviewed incredible books, launched my own line of merch, and made tons of new friends 🫢🏼 When I begin to feel down about the numbers or the lack of inspiration, I remind myself of why I started in the first place and I find myself falling in love all over again πŸ₯Ή
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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey πŸ“š
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Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author and which book made you fall in love with their work πŸ“š
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A couple months back, I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of The Wonderland Trials by @saraellawrites... and I immediately fell head over heels in love 😍 Needless to say, I instantly added her entire backlist to my TBR πŸ™ˆ
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) πŸ˜• It seems like each time I pick one up, I'm either completely uninterested in the story or it just falls flat - but The Wonderland Trials absolutely blew me away! 🀯 If you're looking for something that really stands out amongst the rest, you certainly need to pick this one up! 🫢🏼
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Have you read any great Alice in Wonderland reimaginings? πŸ‡ 
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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In my world, every month is #pridemonth and I always, always have queer books on my TBR (not just white mlm, but a wide range of lgbtqia+ stories) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It's important to me to constantly be diversifying my shelves, learning more about the people around me, and continuing to create a safe environment for everyone in my little corner of the web 🀎
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My goal for June was to pack my TBR with as many queer books as I could in CELEBRATION of Pride Month, so I've already read 4 books with lgbtq rep:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Also, catch me counting down the days until when I get to see my babies on-screen again (can we get a season 2 premiere date, please?) πŸ“Ί
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To answer my own question, Genya is my very favorite Shadow and Bone character 🀍 In fact, I have plans for a Genya tattoo in the near future πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Do you have a favorite book dedication? ✍🏼
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me πŸ‘€ Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🀎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Is there a book you've read this year that is unli Is there a book you've read this year that is unlike anything else you've ever read? πŸ“–
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When I read THE ATLAS SIX in April, I was blown away by how unique it was! 🀯 I have never in my life read another book like it and that's part of why it got 5 stars from me ⭐️ Sure, it started at a slower pace but the further the story progressed, the more fascinating it was (and the pacing at the beginning made far more sense because it led to absolute BRILLIANCE) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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🐝 The Starless Sea
πŸŽͺ The Night Circus
πŸ’ƒπŸ» Where Dreams Descend
πŸͺΆ The Raven Cycle
πŸšͺ The Ten Thousand Doors of January
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Wedding · May 30, 2018

#WeddingWednesday: Choosing a Theme

This post is in partnership with WeddingWire. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that support The Espresso Edition.

Whew – it’s been a hot second since I shared a #WeddingWednesday post, and I open this one with a picture of a boring fireplace?

Let me explain: I’ve got a lot to share with you guys, but I thought I’d start with the most exciting – we officially have our venue! We are less than six months away from the big day, and while we booked this venue pretty quickly after getting engaged, I just didn’t want to share it until I was 100% set on my vision for the space! Last week I went back to tour it with some of the people who will be involved with decorations in November. We measured, plotted, and began planning some of the practical things, and soon I’ll be getting with those same wonderful people to work on mastering the theme!

I’ve been turning toΒ WeddingWire like crazy throughout this process. They helped me find this venue in the first place, and that was a miracle in and of itself! This beautiful location fit my budget and my expectations – and I can’t wait to transform it into a bohemian dream! Yep, that’s right. Bohemian is the new rustic, and I’m not mad about it! Don’t get me wrong, there will certainly be some delightful rustic elements, but I’m focusing heavily on the bohemian theme.

Okay, so I was Pinterest-ing wedding inspo for quite some time before even getting engaged, and I knew I wanted this ethereal vibe for my day, but when I picked the venue, I knew I would need some help with where my decoration direction was gonna go. I’ll be including lots of greenery, with tulle, candles, and gold accents. I guess you could say it’s “modern bohemian?” Again, I went straight toΒ WeddingWire. I readΒ this article and suddenly felt like I had all the knowledge to be my own wedding planner. πŸ˜‚Β Then, I hopped back on Pinterest and started a true mood board for what I hoped my wedding would look like! Keep scrolling to see what inspired me!

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Now, I feel like the biggest thing is starting the shopping process. It can get overwhelming when you’re looking for tulle, flowers, candles, and more. If you’re a bride-to-be like me, you may want to check out this post all about the most unexpected places to find decor! I’ve already discovered that this is a very handy guide – and I’ve found a lot of neat pieces I’ll definitely be including in my day!Β Now it’s all about actually doing theΒ shoppingΒ (but that’s the fun part, right?)! I can’t wait to transform the empty space below into the wedding venue of my dreams!

Let me know how you decided on your venue, and if you have any budget-friendly tips for decorating!

In: Wedding · Tagged: bohemian wedding, bride to be, engaged, i do, mood board, Pinterest, rustic wedding, wedding, wedding decor, wedding theme, wedding wednesday, WeddingWire

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Comments

  1. Donna says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:49 AM

    I’m so excited to see this venue transformed. It’s going to be stunningly perfect for you, Stephanie!!

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  2. Nailil says

    May 30, 2018 at 11:03 AM

    These images are beautiful. I’ve never planned a wedding but I do think that choosing a team is the most important part.

    Xx, Nailil
    http://thirtyminusone.com

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  3. Oh to Be a Muse says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:51 PM

    Oh I’m so happy that you found your wedding venue! I hope you decorate it just like these Pinterest inspirations. I love the hanging curtains and the lights. Stunning!

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  4. Thomas Falkenstedt says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:48 AM

    What a wedding you have awaiting you in less than 6 months from now! I absolutely love the bohemian with a hint of rustic and the venue itself is just stunning. And no, you didn’t start with a “boring fireplace”, I think that’s a key element to get the rustic feel to it as well. May it fill the place with warm feelings as much as love will fill the hearts of not only you, but your guests.
    Thomas xx

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  5. Donna says

    May 30, 2018 at 12:42 PM

    I’m so excited to see this venue transformed. It’s going to be stunningly perfect for you, Stephanie!!

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  6. Lauryn Hock says

    May 30, 2018 at 1:48 PM

    Choosing a theme is definitely one of the hardest parts! I love the inspo you have here, though! <3

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  7. Taylor Aube says

    May 30, 2018 at 2:28 PM

    all of these photos are so gorgeous!

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  8. Jasmine Vargas says

    May 30, 2018 at 2:36 PM

    We’re doing a fall theme since our wedding is in September. I want the pumpkins, fall leaves, caramel apples and even s’mores. Because duh it’s fall lol

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  9. Danielle says

    May 30, 2018 at 2:37 PM

    Okay this is literally a DREAM! I can’t wait to see how your special day turns out!

    xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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  10. Oh to Be a Muse says

    May 30, 2018 at 3:44 PM

    Oh I’m so happy that you found your wedding venue! I hope you decorate it just like these Pinterest inspirations. I love the hanging curtains and the lights. Stunning!

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  11. Meghan says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:51 PM

    OMG so pretty! I’m keeping my wedding details hush hush because I don’t want to drop too many details yet…but I am DYING over your venue’s vibes!

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  12. Thomas Falkenstedt says

    May 30, 2018 at 4:31 PM

    What a wedding you have awaiting you in less than 6 months from now! I absolutely love the bohemian with a hint of rustic and the venue itself is just stunning. And no, you didn’t start with a “boring fireplace”, I think that’s a key element to get the rustic feel to it as well. May it fill the place with warm feelings as much as love will fill the hearts of not only you, but your guests.
    Thomas xx

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  13. Rita says

    May 30, 2018 at 4:50 PM

    Sounds like a beautiful plan. Love all the inspiration pictures. Specially loving the table set up and lights.

    Rita | http://www.styleroundtheclock.com

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  14. Rachel says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:52 AM

    Loving all your inspo! I seriously cannot wait to see how your venue turns out with all of the decor.

    Rachel
    http://www.hello-her.com

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  15. Ruthie Ridley says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:52 AM

    Choosing a theme is huge and something I wish I did more of for our big day!!

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  16. Meghan says

    May 30, 2018 at 8:09 PM

    OMG so pretty! I’m keeping my wedding details hush hush because I don’t want to drop too many details yet…but I am DYING over your venue’s vibes!

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  17. Rachel says

    May 30, 2018 at 9:30 PM

    Loving all your inspo! I seriously cannot wait to see how your venue turns out with all of the decor.

    Rachel
    http://www.hello-her.com

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  18. Ruthie Ridley says

    May 30, 2018 at 9:37 PM

    Choosing a theme is huge and something I wish I did more of for our big day!!

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  19. Kileen says

    May 31, 2018 at 2:57 AM

    Wow all of these look absolutely beautiful!!! Love the inspo!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  20. Liz says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:52 AM

    We actually only looked at one venue and decided that it was the one lol! I cancelled all the other appointments. It was a beautiful lodge in the mountains and five years later, I don’t regret that decision πŸ™‚

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  21. Christina Beauchamp says

    May 31, 2018 at 8:07 AM

    It’s hard to choose a wedding theme let alone plan it. I’m so happy for you that you have found your wedding style inspirations! They are all beautiful and I bet you will have the most memorable wedding! Congratulations in advance!

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  22. KatWalkSF says

    May 31, 2018 at 10:30 AM

    Such a challenging choice! Thanks for all the great tips!

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  23. maggie says

    May 31, 2018 at 10:48 AM

    What a beautiful idea! So cute and I love the s’mores stand ha

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  24. Liz says

    May 31, 2018 at 11:29 AM

    We actually only looked at one venue and decided that it was the one lol! I cancelled all the other appointments. It was a beautiful lodge in the mountains and five years later, I don’t regret that decision πŸ™‚

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  25. Deborah says

    May 31, 2018 at 12:09 PM

    What a pretty theme! I’m sure your wedding will be so gorgeous!

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  26. Amanda says

    May 31, 2018 at 4:02 PM

    I love reading your wedding posts, as being newly engaged they totally help give me ideas. We booked our venue already and I’m excited to delve into planning. I think our tastes are pretty similar so I am totally going to check out your inspirations. Can’t wait to see how your wedding comes together!!

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  27. Emily says

    May 31, 2018 at 5:20 PM

    Ah such an exciting time! I got married 7 1/2 months ago and we were quick to pick our venue! Definitely go for whatever feels like “you” and don’t worry about anyone else!

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  28. lydia says

    May 31, 2018 at 7:33 PM

    Oh my gosh, I am literally SO excited to see how this all comes together. I know it’s just going to be more than amazing. I love all the inspo you have going on. Ahhh!

    xo, Lydia

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  29. Taylor Mobley says

    June 1, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    This is so gorgeous. I got married two years ago and the venue was the first thing we picked!

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  30. Sharon Wu says

    June 1, 2018 at 10:27 AM

    that’s a gorgeous venue and so many great decorating ideas! love the rustic vibes — feels so cozy! <3

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  31. Candace says

    June 1, 2018 at 10:33 AM

    You’re making me so excited to pick out our venue! I am glad you babes found yours dream space. I have been using WeddingWire faithfully for wedding ideas and tips!

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  32. Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    June 1, 2018 at 8:56 PM

    All of this inspo is amazing! I can’t wait to see how you transform your venue into your dream wedding! WeddingWire is a wonderful source of information, it helped me find my makeup and hair artist!

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  33. theeyetraveler says

    June 1, 2018 at 10:41 PM

    these themes are so beautiful! you should do a wedding gift guide!

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  34. Sara says

    June 3, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    I can’t wait to see this venue come to life! I agree that the process can be overwhelming, which is why I was so thankful for our wedding planner haha and all the resources like Pinterest and Wedding Wire to help create and narrow down my vision!

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  35. Kasey | Running in Heels says

    June 3, 2018 at 1:51 PM

    How exciting! I love this step, it’s crucial to your overall wedding!

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  36. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:18 AM

    WOWEE that venue is absolutely STUNNING – you’ve got me wanting to get married all over again!!

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  37. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    June 3, 2018 at 8:01 PM

    WOWEE that venue is absolutely STUNNING – you’ve got me wanting to get married all over again!!

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  38. Sara Magnolia says

    June 3, 2018 at 9:14 PM

    I love the direction you’re headed with all of this decor! Good luck planning, it goes by so fast!
    XO Sara

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  39. Sarah K Tripp says

    June 4, 2018 at 12:45 AM

    Such great inspo! Love the tips!

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  40. Tanvi Rastogi says

    June 4, 2018 at 7:55 AM

    Loving all your inspiration. It is going to be fabulous.

    β₯ tanvii.com

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  41. Nataly says

    June 4, 2018 at 9:12 AM

    These images are so pretty! Makes me want to plan my wedding again!

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  42. Deddeh says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:18 AM

    Omg!! This post makes any girl wants to get married. So beautiful.

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  43. Jessica says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:54 AM

    oh those drapes are perfection!! wish i could get married again!

    xx jess
    http://www.goldenswank.com

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  44. Deddeh says

    June 4, 2018 at 10:10 PM

    Omg!! This post makes any girl wants to get married. So beautiful.

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  45. Ashley DTKAustin says

    June 4, 2018 at 10:19 PM

    This literally makes me miss wedding planning!! My first wedding was outdoors and super rustic looking. All of these photos remind me of back then!

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  46. Jessica says

    June 5, 2018 at 2:01 AM

    oh those drapes are perfection!! wish i could get married again!

    xx jess
    http://www.goldenswank.com

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  47. Alexis says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:25 AM

    I love all of these photos! We got married last April and we didn’t have a set theme, we just knew we wanted something vintage, yet elegant.

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  48. Alexis says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:10 PM

    I love all of these photos! We got married last April and we didn’t have a set theme, we just knew we wanted something vintage, yet elegant.

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  49. Taylor Mobley says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    This is so gorgeous. I got married two years ago and the venue was the first thing we picked!

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  50. Sharon Wu says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    that’s a gorgeous venue and so many great decorating ideas! love the rustic vibes — feels so cozy! <3

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  51. Sara says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    I can’t wait to see this venue come to life! I agree that the process can be overwhelming, which is why I was so thankful for our wedding planner haha and all the resources like Pinterest and Wedding Wire to help create and narrow down my vision!

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  52. lydia says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    Oh my gosh, I am literally SO excited to see how this all comes together. I know it’s just going to be more than amazing. I love all the inspo you have going on. Ahhh!

    xo, Lydia

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  53. Deborah says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    What a pretty theme! I’m sure your wedding will be so gorgeous!

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  54. Emily says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    Ah such an exciting time! I got married 7 1/2 months ago and we were quick to pick our venue! Definitely go for whatever feels like “you” and don’t worry about anyone else!

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  55. theeyetraveler says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    these themes are so beautiful! you should do a wedding gift guide!

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  56. Candace says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    You’re making me so excited to pick out our venue! I am glad you babes found yours dream space. I have been using WeddingWire faithfully for wedding ideas and tips!

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  57. Kasey | Running in Heels says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    How exciting! I love this step, it’s crucial to your overall wedding!

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  58. Laura || Walking in Memphis in says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    All of this inspo is amazing! I can’t wait to see how you transform your venue into your dream wedding! WeddingWire is a wonderful source of information, it helped me find my makeup and hair artist!

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  59. Amanda says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:04 PM

    I love reading your wedding posts, as being newly engaged they totally help give me ideas. We booked our venue already and I’m excited to delve into planning. I think our tastes are pretty similar so I am totally going to check out your inspirations. Can’t wait to see how your wedding comes together!!

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  60. Sara Magnolia says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    I love the direction you’re headed with all of this decor! Good luck planning, it goes by so fast!
    XO Sara

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  61. Sarah K Tripp says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:19 AM

    Such great inspo! Love the tips!

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  62. Christina Beauchamp says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:52 AM

    It’s hard to choose a wedding theme let alone plan it. I’m so happy for you that you have found your wedding style inspirations! They are all beautiful and I bet you will have the most memorable wedding! Congratulations in advance!

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  63. Kileen says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:52 AM

    Wow all of these look absolutely beautiful!!! Love the inspo!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  64. maggie says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:52 AM

    What a beautiful idea! So cute and I love the s’mores stand ha

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  65. KatWalkSF says

    August 21, 2019 at 12:52 AM

    Such a challenging choice! Thanks for all the great tips!

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  66. Taylor Aube says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:48 AM

    all of these photos are so gorgeous!

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  67. Jasmine Vargas says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:49 AM

    We’re doing a fall theme since our wedding is in September. I want the pumpkins, fall leaves, caramel apples and even s’mores. Because duh it’s fall lol

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Have you done a mid-year reading check-in yet? πŸ“š
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What a wild year 2022 has been so far πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« I've found new favorite authors, made progress on my original TBR, checked out some great backlist books, and hit some super exciting goals! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ I'm not going to *just* share my faves or least faves, but instead I'm going to share some of the fun stats from my reading year so far! 🀎
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- Out of the 30 books I just *HAD TO* read this year, I've read 24
- Out of my numerical goal of 120 for the whole year, I've read 119
- I've rated 44 books with 4.5/5 stars (hence my struggle when someone asks for a favorite from the year so far)
- I've read 16 ARCs from 12 different publishers (this makes me want to bawl with happiness because this was such a massive goal for me when I began book blogging!)
- I've participated in 10 buddy-reads
- I've added 38 books to my shelves (either purchased by me after I read and loved a book, given as a gift, or sent by a generous author/publisher)
- I've discovered that there's a chance I *might* like romance more than fantasy now and that's totally okay!
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What has your reading looked like in 2022? β˜•οΈ 
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Which of your childhood favorites would you like t Which of your childhood favorites would you like to see reimagined? πŸ“–
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When I found out that GALLANT had The Secret Garden vibes, I was really excited because that was one of my favorites as a kid ⛲️ I think it would be really neat to see this story retold by a few other authors as well (looking at you, Marissa Meyer) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Some of the other stories I loved as a kid that I'd like to see "adulted" are:
πŸ‘‘ A Little Princess
πŸ§žβ€β™‚οΈ Aladdin
 🐁 Stuart Little (it could be cute okay? like some kind of fantasy?)
πŸ‘’ Madeline
⚜️ Rumplestiltskin (I've only seen this done once and I wasn’t obsessed so I need more!)
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🐎 Misty of Chincoteague
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Long story short, I joined bookstagram in 2020 because I love books and I love talking about books, but I never had a space to do that πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ After years of fashion blogging and feeling out of place because of my interests, I wound up on this side of IG and realized that it felt like home 🀎
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I schemed up a name (something to do with coffee and books that didn't have the words "coffee" or "books" in it), took a few photos, created a profile, and went to town πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It wasn't long before I completely FELL IN LOVE with the supportive community, safe space to find new books and talk about the ones I love, and really cultivate my photography skills (which had been lying dormant for far too long) πŸ™ˆ
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Now, I'm thrilled to have connected with favorite authors, created my own hashtag (hey there #perfectespressopour β˜•οΈ), reviewed incredible books, launched my own line of merch, and made tons of new friends 🫢🏼 When I begin to feel down about the numbers or the lack of inspiration, I remind myself of why I started in the first place and I find myself falling in love all over again πŸ₯Ή
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Thank you for being part of my bookstagram journey πŸ“š
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Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author Tell me your most recent "new-to-you" fave author and which book made you fall in love with their work πŸ“š
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A couple months back, I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of The Wonderland Trials by @saraellawrites... and I immediately fell head over heels in love 😍 Needless to say, I instantly added her entire backlist to my TBR πŸ™ˆ
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Lately, I've been feeling a bit disappointed with fantasy (which has always been my favorite genre) πŸ˜• It seems like each time I pick one up, I'm either completely uninterested in the story or it just falls flat - but The Wonderland Trials absolutely blew me away! 🀯 If you're looking for something that really stands out amongst the rest, you certainly need to pick this one up! 🫢🏼
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Have you read any great Alice in Wonderland reimaginings? πŸ‡ 
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Recommend me an underrated queer book! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
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In my world, every month is #pridemonth and I always, always have queer books on my TBR (not just white mlm, but a wide range of lgbtqia+ stories) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ It's important to me to constantly be diversifying my shelves, learning more about the people around me, and continuing to create a safe environment for everyone in my little corner of the web 🀎
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My goal for June was to pack my TBR with as many queer books as I could in CELEBRATION of Pride Month, so I've already read 4 books with lgbtq rep:
πŸ¦‰ Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
🌎 The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
πŸ“Ί The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
🌌 Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefluer
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I'm currently reading 3:
πŸ«– A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
🩸 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
πŸ–Œ Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li
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 And I have 2 more on my immediate list:
πŸ₯€ Malice by Heather Walter
β˜€οΈ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌 β €β €β € Favorite Shadow and Bone character? 🦌
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I'm officially considering this Shadow and Bone week, between celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book and finding out about Ben narrating the Demon in the Wood audiobook! πŸ₯‚ 
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Also, catch me counting down the days until when I get to see my babies on-screen again (can we get a season 2 premiere date, please?) πŸ“Ί
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To answer my own question, Genya is my very favorite Shadow and Bone character 🀍 In fact, I have plans for a Genya tattoo in the near future πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Are you as excited for the audiobook and season 2 of the show as I am? 🀩 
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Do you have a favorite book dedication? ✍🏼
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I've found a few recently that have definitely stood out to me πŸ‘€ Sometimes a dedication sets the mood for the book and that's something I really love! 🀎
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A few that have blown my mind recently are:
πŸͺž GALLANT (pictured) by VE Schwab
πŸ‘‘ FOR THE THRONE (actually, both of The Wilderwood books have fabulous dedications) by Hannah Whitten
πŸ›« EARLY DEPARTURES by Justin A. Reynolds
πŸ“– THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig
πŸ’” ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART by Stephanie Garber
πŸ₯˜ WITH THE FIRE ON HIGH by Elizabeth Acevedo
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Is there a book you've read this year that is unli Is there a book you've read this year that is unlike anything else you've ever read? πŸ“–
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When I read THE ATLAS SIX in April, I was blown away by how unique it was! 🀯 I have never in my life read another book like it and that's part of why it got 5 stars from me ⭐️ Sure, it started at a slower pace but the further the story progressed, the more fascinating it was (and the pacing at the beginning made far more sense because it led to absolute BRILLIANCE) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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I don't read much dark academia, so recommend some titles to me (THAT AREN'T AS WELL KNOWN) that you've enjoyed! πŸ›
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Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vib Do you enjoy books that are less plot, more ✨vibes✨?
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I definitely do! 🫢🏼 In the past few years, I've read more and more books like this and they always leave me feeling utterly fascinated (and maybe a little confused?) πŸ€” I gotta say that writing reviews for them can be a bit tough, but reading them is a lot of fun πŸ™ˆ
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Books I enjoy that are no plot, just vibes:
🐝 The Starless Sea
πŸŽͺ The Night Circus
πŸ’ƒπŸ» Where Dreams Descend
πŸͺΆ The Raven Cycle
πŸšͺ The Ten Thousand Doors of January
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I definitely do! πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ One of the most pleasant surprises when I opened up GALLANT was seeing the hauntingly beautiful pieces of art inside πŸ–€ It made the story feel more alive and helped me understand the way the character's mind worked 🧠
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πŸ“° Unique chapter breaks (I read a basketball book that was divided into 4 quarters, and a book about an actor divided into acts, things like that)
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