Orlando was amazing. It was just what I needed; simple & different than the norm. I desperately needed a change of scenery for a while. We stayed at a fabulous resort and enjoyed being a part of the Independent Jewelers Organization show that was taking place at the same time. Brandon's parents are jewelers and own a store in Beaufort, so we were able to help them "work" while in Orlando. This work meant spending a day in the buying room, looking at amazing jewelry on Sunday & picking out new items for their store. (You can imagine how much I loved that!) We were also able to pick out wedding bands ...well, I did at least.
Brandon's parents took us to Universal Studios on Monday, which meant I finally was able to see the "Harry Potter World." It was really a neat thing to experience! Also, while in Orlando, I had my FIRST spa day. I've never splurged on a facial, surprisingly, and seemed to have picked a good place to start. The facial I had was a dream --and now, I'm addicted! I've already been scoping out the menus at the different spas in Charleston. Local gals --got any great recommendations?
Ok...here are a handful of iPhone pics from the trip:
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| OPI Affair in Times Square Manicure -- First trip to Nordstrom! (lots of firsts) |
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| On the left is a display of some of Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry! I got to hold it, too. -- Pool at our resort is on the right. |
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| Brandon brought back the shirt around the waist -- "It's soo fluffy!!" (Please tell me you recognize this quote!) |
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| Laying out at the pool in between spa treatments -- Brandon and I were getting dizzy on the carousal! Thank you all for your votes in that wedding contest. I've decided to surrender! I hate asking people for favors more than anything & felt ridiculous posting it over and over on Facebook/Twitter/Blogger. We gave it a good go at it, but the other finalists seem to have some secret that I'm unaware of & could rack up thousands of votes in a few short days. I've got a wonderful photographer picked out in Charleston & couldn't be happier with our vendor choices so far! Also-- check the blog tomorrow for something exciting! Xo. |
Looks like you had a fun relaxing vaca! Love the nail polish color :)
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Oh my gosh your first trip to Nordstrom... Monumental!!
ReplyDeleteI find my post now ironic since you just surrendered, but yes, those other couples have some major voters on their hands. It looks like yall had a fabulous time!
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Great pics! The Harry Potter castle looks so magical!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about going to Harry Potter world in March with my little sister! I can't believe you've never been to Nordstrom!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures!
ReplyDeletewhat a great vacation. i have been wanting a facial for a while...I guess I will just have to go for it!
ReplyDeleteWhat colour polish are you wearing on your toes? It's lovely. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip! I bet you got to see/try on some fabulous jewelry while you were there. I would love to go to Harry Potter world! Glad you got some time to relax. :)
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Glad you enjoyed your trip and managed to find time to relax and pamper yourself!
ReplyDeleteAww I love Despicable Me!!
ReplyDeletevoted! Love the pics!
ReplyDeleteYOUR FIRST TRIP TO NORDSTROM?!!! did you die? i loveeee that place!
ReplyDeleteps- ill be in charleston this weekend, wonder if ill run in to you again? seems to happen every time haha!
loving all the pictures!!! That's really neat that they had Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry there!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great trip! Jealous you got to lay out! :) Which photographer did you decide on? We've only got 3 things booked so far and our photographer (Juliet Elizabeth) is one of them! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like y'all had an amazing trip! Love your pics girl! xoxo
ReplyDelete"It's so fluffy" is by far my favorite part of Despicable Me! Such a cute movie! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd my husband and I want to go to Harry Potter World so bad! And I've never had a facial either. I want one so badly! Looks like you had a fun trip! :)
That's crazy - I was in Orlando at the SAME time and at Harry Potter world the SAME day as you!!! Looks like you had a blast!
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing getaway!! looks like y'all had the best time!! do i spy a LV neverfull? i'm asking for one for our anniversary -- do you prefer the neverfull or the speedy...i can't decide!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSounds fantastic! First trip to Nordstrom?? I can't believe that, it is my most favorite store in the world. Do they not have them on the east coast?
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