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My Guide For Getting Wedding Ready

June 10, 2019 By Melanie 1 Comment

Wedding dress shoppingHello lovely bride-to-be and congratulations! Or at least I’m assuming if you’ve clicked open this blog post you’re about to tie the knot soon! If not, you’re of course welcome here too and I hope you find this BTS look at how I got wedding ready to be entertaining.

To be honest, this post has been on my to-do list for quite some time, mostly because when I was getting married I had plenty of messages asking lots of questions about the wedding prep process. I did my best to gather together a thorough guide of everything that I did to get wedding day ready. Below you’ll find everything from the beauty treatments I invested in before the big day, to where I shopped for my wedding dress, which platform I used for save the dates, and where I bought all my major accessories. 

If you’re in the middle of planning my biggest piece of advice is to relax and take things in strides. You’re planning the HAPPIEST most wonderful moment of your life and it should be all about you and your partner. Unfortunately drama is inevitable and sadly some relationships may be strained. Just know that it’s all going to work out and at the end of the day, this is a cause for celebration, not stress. 

With that said I think it’s time we take a deep breath and dive right in.

Planning Tools 

Oxford Exchange Wedding

Zola

Not going to lie, when it came to registering for gifts, managing our guest list and tracking RSVPs, Zola was a life saver. Although I did find their collection of Save the Dates and invitations to be no where near as robust as Minted, I do think they made up for this with many other features. Even now, 2 months after the wedding, I’m still using it to order thank you notes and to send all the gifts to Bay and my new apartment. 

Minted

When it comes to beautiful Save-the-dates and invitations, Minted has it all. All the designs are so beautiful and easily customizable. The only downside is that I definitely experienced some sticker shock when it came to purchasing stationary. They charge a premium for foil, two sides, pretty envelopes, thicker paper, etc. There are still plenty that won’t break the bank but be prepared to set aside some major $$ for this expense. I was honestly so tempted to send an e-vite instead but thought that may come off just a wee bit tacky. 

Wedding Wire

There were a few vendors that were on our venues preferred list, which made selection easy. For everything else I used Wedding Wire. As useful as I found it to be, I will say nothing beats a genuine referral and I wish I had done a little more due diligence with certain vendors like our DJ and officiant. Although they were nice enough and had great reviews, I wasn’t as happy with them on the day of. When it comes to DJs especially, pay close attention to the name listed in the reviews. For example, the owner of the company we selected received very high praise but there was very little mention of the member of his team who was available for our wedding day. I trusted that he would be just as good as the owner but despite his professionalism, his DJ abilities fell very short. 

Etsy

I’m pretty sure this is every bride’s go-to site when it comes to finding unique decor and accessories. I love supporting local designers and was so happy to find my earrings, bridesmaid robes, and the majority of my signage via multiple Etsy artists. My only tip would be to order your items far in advance. Since the majority of things are made to order it can take several months for your shipment to arrive. 

Pinterest

I mean, this is an obvious one but it would be a disservice to create a wedding planning guide without including Pinterest. When it came to creating a mood board, gathering inspiration for hair and makeup, and figuring out all the little details, Pinterest was my social network of choice. When Bay first proposed I had a different idea in my head for the wedding but once I started pinning things I realized that I kept coming back to the same aesthetic. White and black, lots of greenery, hints of blush and gold, and an overall modern fairytale aesthetic. I didn’t want bursts of color. I didn’t want shabby chic. I didn’t want it to feel DIY but I also didn’t need it to look grand. I just wanted something that felt fresh but classic, with a vibe that emulated NYC but in Florida… thankfully, our venue the Oxford Exchange checked all those boxes. 

Dress and Accessory Shopping

Kristen Weaver Photography

I did a fair amount of research on wedding dresses ahead of time and knew I wanted to go with something that would make me feel like a princess. I didn’t want anything with too much lace (in fear of looking like a doily) but when it came to a ballgown I didn’t want something that would overwhelm my small frame. At the end of the day, it was important for me to wear the dress, not for the dress to wear me… if you know what I mean. 

Wedding Atelier was the first place I looked and I’m so happy I did. Their studio is very beautiful and I was able to get a private section to try on dresses in front of my mother-in-law and bridesmaid, Brittany. You have to take your shoes off when you enter, which keeps the wedding gowns from getting trampled on and dirty. After trying on about 6 dresses, I decided to try on the Hayley Paige Andi gown that I originally had bookmarked on Pinterest. It was a bit out of my price range so I was reluctant to try it on but of course, as soon as I did, the three of us started crying. It was THE one. 

Thankfully, Wedding Atelier was about to have a Hayley Paige trunk show the following weekend and were willing to give me the discounted price for the dress. It was a done deal and I’m so happy with the way it looked! I ended up getting an affordable veil to complete the look and went shopping for my shoes at Saks. I knew I wanted shoes that I could wear again so opted to spend a little more money and treat myself to some blush pink Manolo Blahniks. 

I did venture to Lovely Bride in the same day since I had already set an appointment and I have to admit, I was a little disappointed in the experience. The gowns were all very lacy or heavily beaded, not my taste at all. All the employees were super kind and the space was very pretty. However, I think it’s better suited for those who are looking for a more bohemian style. 

Bridesmaid Attire

Bridesmaid dresses

In an effort to keep costs lower while also having my bridesmaids wear super lux evening gowns, I knew I needed to turn to Rent the Runway. I’m SO happy I did! I selected three different rose gold Badgley Mishka evening gowns and thought the girls looked absolutely stunning on the big day. The best part was that an otherwise $600+ dress ended up being less than $150 on RTR and they will never have to wear them again. 

For accessories, I turned to Etsy to find matching personalized earrings as well as blush pink robes from Sincerely Sofi Designs that they could wear while getting ready. Kate Whitcomb Shoes generously gifted all 6 girls personalized gold heels that had their names written on one shoe and “bride tribe” written on the other. 

I think the girls looked SO classy and elegant!! I took inspiration from old Hollywood glam for their hair and makeup. I definitely recommend printing out some inspiration photos to give to your hair and makeup artist. The more specific you can be the better! 

Dance Lessons

Bay and I decided to sign up for a private dance lesson with a local dance instructor. Maya choreographed a simple but beautiful dance to our song of choice, “I Get To Love You” by Ruelle. Honestly, this was one of my absolute favorite things that we did before the wedding day. We had 3 sessions and it was such a fun bonding experience. On the day of it made for a very lasting memory and I can’t wait to get the final video back from our videographer. 

If you have the opportunity to sign up for private dance lessons I highly recommend it. Even the simplest of choreography really adds a special element to your first dance as a married couple. 

My Pre-Wedding Beauty Routine

Wedding Planning

With the inevitable stress and busy schedules that go along with wedding planning, the quality of your skin and hair can take a toll. Regular exercise, lots of water, and eating a diet rich in fruits and veggies will obviously help tremendously — but sometimes you  can use an extra boost. I started a really strict skincare routine at home about 5 months out and then a month before the wedding indulged in a few spa beauty treatments. Here’s the rundown of what I used and loved! 

Skincare 

At Home: 

There are quite an array of products that I use and most can be found in THIS blog post (along with some discount codes for ya!). I also added Trilogy’s rose hip oil to my nightly routine as well as Eminence Marine Flower Peptide Serum. I also love Farmacy Beauty’s Honeymoon Glow resurfacing serum and Green Clean Makeup remover. 

Spa Treatments: 

One month out, I received a hydra facial at Organic Elements Spa here in NYC. It was such a great way to get all the gunk out of my pores without damaging my skin (the tool allows for painless extractions). I want to get these on a more regular basis because I noticed an instant change in my complexion. You can save 30% off your treatment if you mention my name at booking! 

About a week before the wedding I had the pleasure of receiving a gua sha facial in my hometown of Bradenton, Florida. Elizabeth, the owner of Pure Skin by Elizabeth, has the cutest little spa and the gua sha facial helped drain lymphatic fluids while also boosting blood circulation, allowing for an overall glow. Not to mention it was incredibly relaxing! 

Haircare

At Home:

If you follow me on Instagram you may remember that after a double process gone wrong, my hair was breaking off mid-shaft only 2 months from my wedding day! I was sooo sad but thankfully found a few things that really helped turn my hair health around. 

First, I really stepped away from heat tools for a good month. No hair dryer. No curling iron. Just good old fashion air drying. 

Second, I invested in some quality haircare products like Olaplex no 3 and the Olaplex shampoo (which is amazing btw). I used the Oribe Masque for Beautiful Color once a week and started taking Sugar Bear Hair vitamins along with HUM Red Carpet vitamins daily. Thankfully by the time my wedding came around my hair, was still fragile, but was no longer breaking off. I didn’t even need extensions since I opted for an elegant up-do. 

In Salon: 

I had the pleasure of getting a holistic hair healing treatment at ABL Hair Studio in Williamsburg. The experience was honestly unlike any other hair salon. The products are all cruelty-free and free of harsh chemicals. Not only was the appointment very personalized and relaxing, but it genuinely left my hair feeling 10x softer and more manageable. I was dealing with some extreme breakage so this was one of the best things I could do before the big day. 

About two weeks before my wedding I received a nano protein treatment at Fox & Jane Salon. Similar to an Olaplex bond strengthener, the Nano protein helps fill the gaps in individual hair strands and strengthen them from the inside out. There was a noticeable difference in my hair texture afterwards and I decided to start getting these regularly.  It’s SO helpful for anyone who regularly colors their hair. 

Final Beauty Treatments

Wedding planning

I definitely recommend getting a professional teeth cleaning and whitening at your dentist prior to the big day. I visited Dr. Lauren Becker about a week before I left for Florida and I had the best experience. The whitening process took about 45 minutes and left my teeth looking so pearly white. If you’re in Manhattan I highly recommend paying her a visit!

There are plenty of amazing nail salons in NYC but there is only ONE that I trust for big occasions. And that’s Paintbox in Soho. They only do manicures and they specialize in intricate designs. They’re definitely on the pricey side, which is why I’ve only been twice: once before I went to Europe (where Bay proposed) and the second time being right before my wedding day. Their gel designs lasted for a full month (both times) without chipping! 

The last thing I did was go to Benefit Brow Bar and get my brows and sideburns threaded. If you’ve never experienced threading before it’s not particularly enjoyable… but it allows for super clean lines and it’s way better for your skin than waxing. I’ve been going there every 2 months for the past 2 years and love it! 

Alright chicadees, that is all for now! I hope you found this post insightful and maybe gained a few ideas as you plan for your big day! Now that I’ve received the photos back from our amazing photographer, Kristen Weaver, I’m going to be doing a blog recap of my favorite wedding day moments. Stay tuned!

With love,

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  1. Stephanie says

    June 13, 2019 at 12:49 am

    Loved tiis sneak peek into your beautiful day!!

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A few years ago I decided to start saving positive messages I receive into a Dropbox folder called #HappyNotes. That folder serves as a reminder whenever Iโ€™m questioning my work and what I share โ€” of the positive impact Iโ€™m making (no matter how small or large).
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And today, Iโ€™m sharing just a few screenshots from that folder because I want you to know that ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ž๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐จ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐š ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ. Thank you to all of you who have shared these with me 
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I also hope this serves as a reminder that ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ, ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐ƒ๐Ž ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ! Even if the affects are unseen, you never know how much of a positive impact you are making. 
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So keep sharing and spreading positivity. We do need more of it in this world โค๏ธ #wordsofencouragement


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๐’๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ฐ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ ๐Ÿ’• {Swipe for gentle reminders and words of encouragement to prioritize your #mentalhealth} 
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โœจ SAVE to reference later and share any that speak to you in this moment. โœจ
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๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ ๐š ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ญ ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐโ€ฆ
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I invite you to:
โœจ close your eyes
โœจ place a hand on your heart and belly
โœจ take 3 slow breaths through your nose and out your mouth 
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Now put down your phone, step away from the computer or tv and do something that brings you joy for as little as 5 min ๐Ÿฅฐ. #mindfulnesspractice
Posting twice in 1 day like itโ€™s 2015 because I Posting twice in 1 day like itโ€™s 2015 because I had the BEST time roaming around downtown Denver with @_withhelen and just felt like sharing something outside of home content. ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ’• 
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After a long winter and with the recent move, Iโ€™ve been spending a lot more time inside so Iโ€™m gonna make a point to do a mini #DenverDay at least once a week! 
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If you missed it, I have a BIG denver guide with lots of recs for my fav spots in the mile high city. Iโ€™ll continue to add to it as I find places that I think you may enjoy! 
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I know you donโ€™t all live here so let me know if these kinds of roundups are something you would like to see? Truthfully, sometimes Iโ€™m so busy โ€œcreatingโ€ specific content that it feels really refreshing to just be able to document things Iโ€™m doing and share it with you on the fly like this. ๐Ÿ˜Š 
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{PS: if you like matcha lattes & treats, Iโ€™ve determined that @milkteapeople has the BEST lineup in Denver} #denverblogger #thingstodoindenver
โœจ A quiet Monday morning after a weekend spent o โœจ A quiet Monday morning after a weekend spent offline โœจ. I didnโ€™t plan on taking a little social media break but the last two days were so busy unboxing the rest of our things, putting together new furniture, making trips to IKEA and Home Depot, and organizing as much as possible. 
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I guess you can say it was a hardcore weekend reset lol but it made waking up in our (almost) finished bedroom extra sweet. ๐Ÿ’•
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Swipe for more little scenes from our around the house since thatโ€™s what my weekend photo dump consisted of! 
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Hope you all are having an amazing start to your week! #homesweethome #phillipshome
โœจ ๐˜๐จ๐ ๐š ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐‹๐ž๐ฌ โœจ ๐˜๐จ๐ ๐š ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐‹๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ โœจ A few things Iโ€™ve learned over the past 8 years of practicing yoga: 
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โœจ Your body is constantly changing. Instead of approaching it with judgement, learn to honor it 
โœจ There is power in stillness 
โœจ Your mat is no place for your ego
โœจ Take time to appreciate the present moment. Youโ€™ll never get it back 
โœจ Have courage and be patient
โœจ There is no such thing as failure, only opportunities for growth 
โœจ lnstead of turning to the world for answers, look inwards and youโ€™ll find that everything you need is already there.
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For all my yogis out there, what is something yoga has taught you?  #MyYogaLife
Winding down with a good book, a glass of water an Winding down with a good book, a glass of water and my go to sleep gummies from @OLLYwellness. #ad ๐Ÿ’ค These have really come in handy on nights when I need just a little extra sleep support (at home or while traveling) without feeling groggy in the morning. 
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Theyโ€™re made with melatonin, L-Theanine โ€” the same calming property in matcha โ€” and botanicals like chamomile to help promote rest and relaxation. ๐Ÿ˜ด You can find them at @target (def recommend their new strawberry flavor ๐Ÿ“)! Have you tried these yet? 
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#OLLYAmbassador #OLLYSponsored  #TargetPartner #Target #liketkit #LTKunder50 @shop.ltk
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Coachella Day 2 calls for two very different outfi Coachella Day 2 calls for two very different outfits, dancing, hanging at the American Express lounge for ear seeding with @wthn, good food and lots of exploring! ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŽกโœŒ๐Ÿผ 
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Iโ€™ll be dropping more BTS on stories soon but in the meantime Iโ€™m currently stuffing my face at the Indio Market tent before Doja Cat & The Weeknd go on stage! ๐ŸŽถ 
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Overall, my first (and probably last ๐Ÿ˜‚) time at Coachella has been a blast! #coachella2022
*Goes to festival once* ๐Ÿฆ‹๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽก {Swipe fo *Goes to festival once* ๐Ÿฆ‹๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽก {Swipe for the full fit and BTS} Such a fun afternoon at #SohoDesertHouse with my babe @alyssabrieloff! Thx  to @amass.botanics for the delicious sips and amazing experience before we head to @Coachella! ๐ŸŽถ #coachella2022
Channeling all the โœจglowyโœจ vibes this sunny mo Channeling all the โœจglowyโœจ vibes this sunny morning with the help of my @ipsy Glam Bag Plus!! (Swipe for a closer look at whatโ€™s inside)  Iโ€™ve been a fan of Ipsy for years and 100% attest that  itโ€™s the best beauty subscription out there. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
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I especially love that as of last year theyโ€™ve been stepping up their clean beauty commitment and are making non-toxic, cruelty-free products more accessible! 
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The Glam Bag Plus is $28 a month and you always get five FULL SIZE products in it. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’„ And considering the products in my bag this month would be $250 if I bought them in store, their subscription is such a steal! 
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Here are the products Iโ€™m using today: 
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๐Ÿ’‹ @Yensabeauty Silk Serum Foundation
๐Ÿ’‹ @111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster
๐Ÿ’‹ @Generationskinaus Kakadu Plum Eye Patches
๐Ÿ’‹ @Roenbeauty Cake Mascara
๐Ÿ’‹ @HipDot Sun Goddess Face Palette 
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Have you tried Ipsy before? #IpsyPartner
Hi beautiful friends! ๐Ÿฅฐ Itโ€™s been awhile sinc Hi beautiful friends! ๐Ÿฅฐ Itโ€™s been awhile since Iโ€™ve let you โ€œtakeoverโ€ my account so letโ€™s make it happen! 
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All you gotta do is leave a comment with a request for any specific content youโ€™d like to see and Iโ€™ll pick a few to create + give you a shoutout when I post. 
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These H&H takeovers are a fun way for me to push myself creatively while bringing YOU something you really wanna see! 
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Examples include: new recipe, plank challenge, matcha making, yoga tutorial, spring activewear styling, houseplant tips, routine vidโ€ฆ or anything else your heart desires
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Ready, set, go! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ 
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{๐Ÿ“ธ: @hnguyenphotography // Set: @popflex_active}
This is what ๐ŸŒธ pink ๐ŸŒธ dreams are made of. Fu This is what ๐ŸŒธ pink ๐ŸŒธ dreams are made of. Fun fact: I went to college in St Pete and always wanted to stay in this very Barbie style resort, so itโ€™s really cool to finally be making it happen! 
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Iโ€™m curious โ€” which town/city did you go to school in? Drop it below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ and swipe for a few more pics from my camera roll
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#vacaymode #pinkpalace #floridatrip #photodump
Meet me in the gardens ๐ŸŒธ {swipe for flamingos a Meet me in the gardens ๐ŸŒธ {swipe for flamingos and gorgeous foliage from todayโ€™s adventure in @sunkengardensstpete } . Anyone else love exploring botanical gardens? Itโ€™s one of my fav things ๐Ÿฅฐ #floridatrip #vacationmode
Donโ€™t ever underestimate the power of even the s Donโ€™t ever underestimate the power of even the smallest kind gesture or words of encouragement. 
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๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐š ๐œ๐ก๐จ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ญ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง. And let me tell you, as someone on the receiving end of comments and messages for years, your kindness is never forgotten. 
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A few years ago I decided to start saving positive messages I receive into a Dropbox folder called #HappyNotes. That folder serves as a reminder whenever Iโ€™m questioning my work and what I share โ€” of the positive impact Iโ€™m making (no matter how small or large).
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And today, Iโ€™m sharing just a few screenshots from that folder because I want you to know that ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ž๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐จ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐š ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ. Thank you to all of you who have shared these with me 
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I also hope this serves as a reminder that ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ, ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐ƒ๐Ž ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ! Even if the affects are unseen, you never know how much of a positive impact you are making. 
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So keep sharing and spreading positivity. We do need more of it in this world โค๏ธ #wordsofencouragement
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