{ Tis' the Season. }

Tis' the season for weddings, and, so many of them this year! Hard to imagine a year ago, Cal and I were rushing around Minnetonka and Minneapolis to finalize final details with our vendors. Even though it was so much work, it was such an exciting time for the both of us. {I was fortunate to have a helpful fiancé.}It was very seldom when planning became stressful; needless to say, I was extremely organized and to the point of being so organized, I surprised our florist {at our first meeting} by pushing away her book of samples of bouquets and saying "I won’t be needing that."

For future Twin Cities' brides out there might find some of these vendors helpful: Our wedding website.

Their prices were affordable and customer service was top notch!

{Our Vendors}

We had the best photographer, too!

{Erica Loeks Photography}

The first time I had ever been frugal {I do mean ever!}, was when we were planning our wedding. Cal and I had an elegant Minneapolis wedding for less than 15K. It is possible!

{ Style Resoultions, Smith Style. }

It's 2010 and it's also time to reinvent ourselves!

OK [!], time to begin with the 2010 Smith-Style New Year Resolutions...

I. Financial Style.
After a new home, wedding, Meggie and the holidays, it's time for Cal and I to take it back a notch and start mega saving. We practically have everything we need and unfortunately, even our impulsive wants. This upcoming Sunday, Cal and I will be going over our budget and expenses and hopefully addressing while eliminating our unnecessary spending. Luckily, we concur together that we rather be sittin' pretty while saving.

For the record, I am not the prominent impulsive buyer in the relationship, it's my husband. Whether that's a good thing or not. Peculiar isn't it?

II. Fitness Style.
Cal and I are both members to a fitness facility. The thing is either I'm not going enough or Cal doesn't have the time to go.We use to work out together and both would like to continue that routine. Early morning or late at night doesn't concern us, all that matter we spend time together while exercising. We just gotta do it!

III. As for just me. Well...
Live like every day was my last -adventurous out of a whim. Find inner peace with myself, loved ones and God. Find a happier and passionate career path. Laugh until I cry.

What's your 2010 Style Resolutions?