Honestly, I wasn’t planning on having a bridal shower. Nothing in our relationship has followed tradition, and we like it that way. I’m also very picky and the last thing I wanted was a stack of Tupperware. I know, I know! I’m terrible! But, when my mom’s friend, Melissa, offered to throw me a shower, I threw out the idea of a couple’s shower. I’m so glad we did this! Since we had a destination wedding this was the perfect opportunity for family and friends that couldn’t travel to Mexico to come celebrate our marriage. There was wine & beer & food. All of our favorite things.

The modern, bridal hat trend is going strong! The bridal hat trend is going strong. I have always, always worn hats. I have a few favorites that are always in rotation, so when it came to our courthouse wedding, I knew a bridal hat was the perfect way to add a little personality to my simple, white wedding dress. Here is the hat I wore on my wedding day along with some other modern, bridal hat favorites.