Cody & Amber in the Honey Silk

A woman with a strong sense of herself and her vision. She is a woman who embraces the natural beauty in herself and doesn’t fear nor apologize for being bold or different.

My general everyday look isn’t too fussy and I wanted my wedding day look to feel just the same. My goal was to be elevated while still feeling and looking like myself. So going in I wanted soft neutrals for my makeup; the number one thing I was concerned about was making sure that my freckles weren’t hidden under a bunch of makeup, that’s why finding my makeup artist was such a relief. All her products are clean and eco-friendly and she definitely gets the idea of a glowing soft makeup look. My hair was a bit more tricky because I have A LOT of it. I wanted to make sure that everything was loose and as natural looking as possible; nothing too stuffy. To avoid being overwhelmed by my locks we put it in a loose low bun with flowing pieces around my face, and for the reception I took it all out, threw it in a quick half up half down ponytail with my big bow in the car on the way to the second venue!

We met and began dating in Boston. So while we were in the area visiting family we decided to jaunt around town one afternoon after lunch with friends. As we were beginning to make our way back to the train he stopped me right in the spot where we met for our first official date, dropped down to one knee and asked me to marry him. I was shocked! I didn’t even think he had a ring!

We had two main priorities, for the day to reflect us as a couple and for everyone to have a great time. We wanted everything to feel thoughtful but relaxed and for people to party their pants off on the dancefloor. Most of our vendors were friends which I think really translated into how much love was put into the details.

My main concern was for my skin, hair, and nails to be healthy. So I made sure to drink lots of water, implemented a new skincare routine, added some collagen to my smoothies, and tried to do everything in moderation. There were no crazy restrictions because I felt there was no need to have any added pressure on myself in such an overwhelming time. The week of, I got a facial and other than that I just tried to keep my stress levels down by asking for help from those around me that I could trust.

Let go of the little things. In the end all that matters is that all of your favorite people are gathered together to celebrate you and your partner. Bask in the abundance of love and make as many memories as possible.