The Aisle File Engagement Gift Idea

Here is my quick & easy engagement gift 

"The Aisle File"

The file allows them to keep all of the wedding things in one place. Notes, lists, contracts, invoices, contact info etc. 

Supplies that I chose: 

Last Name initial letter of the newly engaged couple (Hobby Lobby)

A bridal magazine {this one came with a bonus honeymoon guide} (Target)

 Notebook & Pens to start the lists and planning (Target)

2 mini bottles of Korbel Champagne  (Liquor Store)

One magazine file box (Target)

Select Your Tissue Colors {these are what I had on hand}

One for the Bride & one for the Groom

Choose a font you like, print and cut it out. That simple!

I made this tag in PowerPoint. I drew a rectangle and filled it with this picture. Added text to say "Congratulations On Finding your Perfect Match!" Tied it with some string I had and ta-da!

The "H" wouldn't fit in the box, so I left it out to the side.

Top View

This is a super easy and DIY gift idea that any bride-to-be will appreciate!

The 4th According to my iPhone

{Some table decor to get in the spirit}

On the 3rd there was a country concert with Justin Moore & fireworks after at the Waterfront on the Ohio River!

Started my 4th of July off right, at the gym. Then ended up with a cakepop becase it was the instructors birthday. At least I worked out for an hour, right? There should be a rule against your gym giving you sweets. {weakness}

  

Peer Pressure... we made 3pm whiskey and waters. 

Went to my parents for dinner and played cards with my Gran. She tried so hard, bless her heart. 

and this pie. oh em gee. YUM {raspberry & blackberry}

Went to a friends house that had tons of fireworks. {um I pretty sure I looked like a scared 3 year old hiding behind a car} 

Zzz.. got to sleep with this cute fella. {aww}

Weekend Rewind

     

Friday was laid back... Andrew and I went to the gym for a late night sesh. 

See those sassy leopard pants? {ow ow} Got those bad boys at Kohls! They automatically make you workout harder. Swear. 

Andrew's nephew had his 8th birthday party on Saturday. Ever need birth control? Go to a kids birthday party. MY LORD they have too much energy.

Later that night, we had a surprise engagement party to attend for one of our closest couple friends.  

So Surprised! {seriously, she had no idea}

We all pitched in and got them Tiffany & Co champagne glasses for their wedding! 

The whole gang

60 West is known for their martinis...YUM!

I had the "white gummy bear" and "leggo my mango"

        

It was mainly couples if you couldn't tell. I feel like all of my friends are married, engaged or in a relationship. Sorry boys, don't come looking my way for single friends :(

Everyone dancin' to the Wobble!

{wobble baby, wobble baby, wobble baby, yeah}

and...

hello hangover Sunday! woo hoo! {not}

That night the engaged couple, Katey & Victor came over for Taco Sunday! We talked about what happened the night before and all the drama it consisted of. Good thing Andrew & I left when we did. ;)

Fashion for the Fourth

You don't always have to go literal for holiday fashion. Keep is classy people. You can also venture out to different shades of the holidays colors. Take a risk!

ASOS Sunglasses - Fringe Necklace - Gold Belt - Madden Girl Sandals - Cutout Heart Ring - Anchor Chambray Shirt - Gap White Cut Off Shorts

Since nails are such a big deal these days, I thought I've give you some ideas! All you need is red, white, blue and a little sparkle!

Some fun facts about 4th of July/Independence Day:

More than 81 million Americans will partake in a BBQ

31 places nationwide have "Liberty" in their name. {Most populous is Liberty, Missouri with 29,149 people}

$218.2 million of fireworks were imported from China in 2012.

$3.8 million of U.S. imports of American flags in 2012 and $3.6 million were made in China. 

50 U.S. flags are flown 24 hours at the Washington Monument.

3 notable Presidents have died on Independence Day {Thomas Jefferson, John Adams & James Monroe}

Americans will consume over 150 million hot dogs.

2 of america's greatest national symbols were made overseas: Liberty Bell was cast in England & The Statue of Liberty was crafted in France.

Biggest beer selling holiday!

CHEERS TO THAT!

Have fun & be safe at your 4th of July celebration!