Mountains & Valleys

May 16, 2017 by Annie McDaniel

The past year has been a major reality check for me. Maybe people close to me knew I had some growing up to do, but I sure was blind to it. God is growing me up. And He doesn't do that on the mountain top. I have lived in fear of the valley, of loss, of death, of real pain, of those ugly trials that test you to your limit, but, after meeting those fears head on, I am praying now to embrace, not avoid them when I inevitably meet them in the future. For I do not want to be undone in the valley, I want to be made whole.

Wedding Budget Breakdown: Part 2

October 04, 2016 by Annie McDaniel

In this post I will break down how we were able to pay for our rehearsal dinner, wedding, and honeymoon for less than $10,000.
At the end of the day, however much money was spent, however many guests attended, however many slices of cake eaten, we were husband and wife.
And because of that, it was the very best day.

Wedding Budget Breakdown: Part 1

September 27, 2016 by Annie McDaniel

As of this coming weekend, Matthew Darling and I have been husband and wife for 6 months!
It's been great and it's been hard.
All relationships bring challenges to the table and one of the hardest things we have done as a couple is plan our wedding.
So. Many. Decisions.
That's why I thought it may be helpful to share our experience for any soon-to-be-married couples out there who are feeling overwhelmed by the process.
We made multiple spreadsheets and kept very close track of each step of the process.
Now I am able share it, so I can help YOU have the best day too!