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5 Tips for Thriving in Your First Year of Marriage + Our Wedding Video

Sharing our honest, tried-and-true relationship advice for strengthening your marriage

LifestyleAnna SmithAugust 14, 2019wedding, anniversary, wedding anniversary, first year, first wedding anniversary, first anniversary, first year wedding anniversary, first year of marriage, marriage, marriage tips, tips, tip, advice, marriage advice, marriage tips for couples, couples, couple, healthy, relationship, relationships, 5 tips, thriving, surviving, loving, love, thriving in your first year of marriage, thriving marriage, happy marriage, happy relationship, marriage blog, marriage advice for couples, marriage tips for couple, relationship advice, relationship advice for couples, our relationship, our marriage, wedding day, wedding plan, wedding planning, wedding planner, wedding shopping, wedding photos, newlywed, newlyweds, our wedding, dream wedding, fairytale wedding, beach, beach photography, beach couple, beach couples session, beach photo, beach photos, how I edit, edit, editing process, tutorial, our advice, our tips, for couples, how to, how to survive, how to survive your first year of marriage, how to survive your first year as a couple, newlywed tips, newlywed advice, navigating your first year of marriage, first anniversary wedding, priorities, prioritize, love language, love languages, present, partner, support, how to thrive, how to thrive in your first year of marriage, how to thrive in your first year as a married couple, moving in together, having kids, conversation, communicate, communication, arguments, fighting, fighting fair, 5 tips for thriving in your first year of marriage, 5 tips for surviving your first year of marriage, 5 tips for thriving in your first year as a married couple, 5 tips for surviving your first year as a married couple, post wedding, post wedding blues, post-wedding blues, post wedding checklist, newlywed checklist, what comes next, after wedding, after I do, after "I do", after the wedding, next chapter, growing, growing your relationship, strengthening your relationship, strengthening your marriage Comments

How We Had Our Dream Wedding on a Budget

5 tips for having your dream wedding while staying within budget

LifestyleAnna SmithNovember 1, 2018dream, wedding, budget, budget friendly, affordable, options, plan, planning, destination, destination wedding, canadian, rockies, canadian rockies, alberta, alberta canada, canada, lake, lake louise, national park, bride, groom, mr, mrs, mr and mrs, bride and groom, husband and wife, wifey, wedding planning, wedding day, wedding shopping, summer wedding, fairmont, fairmont chateau, hotel, weekday, weekend, flexible, flexibility, bridechilla, bridezilla, relax, married, engaged, engagement, tips, helpful, tricks, how, how to, dream wedding, dreamy, fairytale, fairy tale wedding, fairy-tale, fairytale wedding, budget planning, setting budget, budget calculator, budget tips, budget tricks, wedding planner, wedding plan, priorities, brunch, food, menu, meals, vendors, compromise, decide, decisions, our wedding, gown, bhldn, bridal, the bride, the groom, photography, travel, expenses, fly, budgeting, honeymoon, getaway, getaway car, wifey jacket, jacket, leather, leather jacket, calligraphy, calligraphy jacket, embellished jacket, art, convertible, bmw, rent, app, saving, save, money, finances, debt, credit card, pay, payment, payments, drive, travel guide, mountains, mountain, trees, nature, wander, wanderlust, traveling, blogger, blogging, bloggers, blog, travel blogger, travel blog, honeymoon car, roadtrip, road trip, map, gps, adventure, explore, exploring, trip, hotels, cars, bmw convertible, veil, wedding photos, wedding photography, canada photography, canadian mountains, glacier, glaciers, windy road, kiss, love, happy, happiness, romantic, romance, poses, just married Comments

Our Wedding Vows and Reading

Sharing our personalized vows and the reading we chose for our wedding day

LifestyleAnna SmithSeptember 26, 2018wedding, bride, groom, groomsmen, grooms, bridesmaid, maid of honor, bridesmaids, brides, dress, canada, canadian, venue, mountains, august, summer, summer wedding, outdoor, outside, photographer, photography, photos, white, veil, promise, promises, vow, vows, personal, personalized, ring, rings, band, bands, officiant, story, relationship, marriage, married, wife, husband, wifey, hubby, mr, mrs, mr and mrs, hartman, anna, sam, guest, guests, reading, grandma, vow books, lettering, etsy, fairmont, chateau, destination, destination wedding, travel, wander, roam, wanderlust, honeymoon, explore, wedding day, wedding planning, future, inspiration, love, commitment, purpose, meaning, meaningful, kiss, ceremony, reception, tradition, traditions, traditional, modern, unique, perfect, dreamy, dream, fairytale, best, pink, blush pinkComment

Our Wedding in the Canadian Rockies

A peek into our fairy-tale wedding at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

LifestyleAnna SmithSeptember 14, 2018wedding, wedding day, wedding planning, wedding shopping, lake louise, canada, canadian, bride, groom, bridal, bridesmaids, bridal party, lake, alberta, country, us, brunch, morning, rockies, mountain, mountains, snow, summer, august, hiking, tourists, planning, big day, special, love, romantic, romance, happy, joy, tears, dress, veil, shoes, heels, bhldn, photography, photos, photographer, passport, planner, jacqueline, jade, makeup, hair, trial, style, white, blush, hairstyle, curled, relaxed, princess, castle, ceremony, reception, rehearsal, dinner, party, breakfast, pinterest, inspiration, favorite, favorites, portraits, portrait, getting ready, ready, champagne, ring, rings, marriage, married, song, playlist, dance, first, kiss, altar, aisle, bridesmaid, groomsmen, best man, maid of honor, dresses, pink, theme, color, color palette, colors, anna elizabeth, lifestyle by anna elizabeth, fairmont, fairmont chateau, chateau, sam, pamper, excited, happiness, honeymoon, vancouver, national park, banff, moraine, emerald, park, flowers, florist, florals, suit, summer wedding, couple Comments

DIY Distressed Denim Wifey Jacket

Sharing my story of how I fell in love with an $800 denim “Wifey” jacket online, and made my own dupe for under $50

LifestyleAnna SmithJune 28, 2018diy, fashion, wifey, engaged, marriage, wedding, married, wife, husband, create, creative, easy, affordable, cheap, budget, budget friendly, do it yourself, blush, pink, millennial, monogrammed, hubby, wedding shopping, wedding day, wedding planning, celebrate, milestone, nyc, new york, new york city, instagram, inspiration, pinterest, tutorial, steps, how, how to, iron, iron on, patch, patches, etsy, denim, distressed, ripped, torn, jewel, jeweled, jewels, jewelry, diamonds, diamond, bling, glitz, glitter, bedazzle, future, goals, goal, relationship, his, hers, closet, wardrobe, jacket, shop, simple, quick, weekend, fun, craft, crafty, crafting, girlfriends, bridesmaids, bride, bridal party, bridal, destination, planning, planner, blonde, balayage, long, hair, white, neutral, classic, classy, cozy, comfort, casual, comfy, ootd, date night Comments

My Most Meaningful Wedding Purchase Yet

A quick update on wedding planning and what our most meaningful purchase has been so far

LifestyleAnna SmithApril 25, 2018wedding, wedding day, wedding shopping, wedding planning, bride, fiance, fiancee, planning, ring, rings, band, bands, diamond, diamonds, engaged, engagement, proposal, propose, shop, shopping, photography, love, romance, romantic, marriage, meaningful, relationship, hubby, wife, husband, wifey, blonde, hair, jewelry, baltimore, local, sale, champagne, photoshoot, styled, style, fashion, pink, blush, coat, drape, jeans, white, heels, nude, neutral, classic, traditional, trend, trendy, timeless, celebrate, process, planner, to-do, prep, meritage, meritage jewelers, jeweler, jewelers, consultant, stone, stones, emerald, cut Comments

Engagement Journal: Month 8

Diving deeper into our wedding planning journey and where we're at 8 months after getting engaged in Toronto

LifestyleAnna SmithMarch 6, 2018engaged, engagement, wedding, wedding day, wedding shopping, wedding planning, journal, personal, proposed, process, plan, organize, hitched, fiancee, fiance, flats, pink, fun, love, romantic, planning, planner, stress, money, management, budget, tool, home, pom pom, pom poms, shoes, yosi samra, gifts, party, countdown, destination Comments

What I Learned about Shopping for a Wedding Dress

Sharing my personal dress shopping experience + 10 tips for future brides

LifestyleAnna SmithJanuary 14, 2018wedding, wedding planning, dress, dress shopping, wedding shopping, shopping, shop, buy, gown, veil, lace, beaded, tulle, white, blush, ivory, champagne, girls, best, learned, tips, advice, bride, brides, bridal, fiancee, fiance, engaged, engagement, georgetown, dc, maryland, boutique, lovely, lovely bride, bhldn, anthropologie, wedding day, budget, body, positivity, positive, happy, glowing, glow, summer, destination Comments

Rescue Dogs and Wedding Gowns

A styled shoot supporting a local non-profit for animals

LifestyleAnna SmithDecember 3, 2017rescue, rescue dogs, puppies, puppy, dog, dogs, barcs, animal, animal shelter, non profit, non-profit, organizations, donate, volunteer, baltimore, local, love, holidays, bridal, bride, brides, dresses, gowns, gown, dress, wedding, wedding planning, groom, grooms, suit, suits, makeup, hair, styling, style, calligraphy, suite, park, patterson, florals, floral, flowers, bouquet, veil, photography, fall, winter, outdoor, group, community, collaboration, creatives, stylist, event planner, dog handling, dog care, dog mom, floral crown, floral leash, floral collar, family, jewelry Comment

Engagement Journal: Month 4

An update on how wedding planning is really going; all the behind the scenes decisions and moments so far

LifestyleAnna SmithOctober 16, 2017wedding, wedding planning, engaged, engagement, shoes, heels, pretty, journal, update, bride, bridal, planning, event, planner, venue, stress, stressful, tears, anxiety, true, real, truth, overwhelm, love, happy, relationship, mrs, future, groom, plans, secret Comments

My Top 5 Favorite Podcasts

Sharing the top 5 podcast channels that I can't get enough of recently, and what makes each of them so unique.

LifestyleAnna SmithOctober 4, 2017podcast, podcasts, channels, episodes, castbox, favorite, best, inspiring, inspired, inspiration, motivation, self help, business, entrepreneur, women, support, emotional, funny, bride, mrs, wedding, wedding planning, engaged, health, healthy, lifestyle, goals, new year, resolutions, routine, morning, love Comments

5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring

Sam is sharing his experience with choosing the perfect engagement ring and what went on behind the scenes of his proposal

LifestyleAnna SmithAugust 18, 2017engaged, engagement, propose, proposal, mrs, married, hubby, ring, diamond, jeweler, tips, helpful, advice, sam, canada, wedding, wedding planning, proposing, girlfriend, significant otherComment

Engagement Journal: First Month

The story of 'how he asked' and our first month of being engaged

LifestyleAnna SmithJuly 6, 2017proposal, proposed, ring, engaged, engagement, wedding, toronto, canada, travel, journal, plans, wedding planning, update, life, relationship, love, married, fiance Comments