I have a ton to be thankful for this year, but nothing more than the incredible community of wedding bloggers, photographers, event professionals, and amazing friends who have been a part of getting Hey Wedding Lady where it is! When I first started, I thought that blogging was a solitary profession – I subscribed to the theory that bloggers worked from home, in their pajamas, and sent words and photos out into the ether. It’s safe to say that I learned in a hurry that no matter how great the content, no blog will survive in a vacuum. There are the incredible, talented photographers, designers, coordinators, florists, venues, designers, and other professionals who have sent me their work to feature in these pages. There are the amazing readers who visit and share and ask me where to find that one sparkling dress – it’s here, by the way!
I have been so blessed in both of those regards, but today I am most grateful for my amazing community of fellow bloggers – these ladies have taught me an incredible amount about what it means to not only run a blog, but how to run it well and with integrity. They’ve supported Hey Wedding Lady by commenting, sharing, liking, pinning, and tweeting, certainly, but also through words of encouragement, experienced advice, and sometimes just by listening to me vent. I’ve had the incredible privilege of being featured on several of their blogs, and had the honor of featuring their work on mine.
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To each and every one of these incredible ladies I want to say – thank you! I could not be more grateful for your support, your tutelage, and in so many cases, your friendship. I’m so honored to be able to count myself as one of you!
Lena of A Crimson Kiss, Erika of Artfully Wed, Tamika of Bajan Wed, Natalie of Bayside Bride, Esther of Belle and Chic, Elizabeth of Bridal Musings, Sara of Burnett’s Boards, Amy of Chic Vintage Brides, Storm of Confetti Daydreams, Sukey of Dress for the Wedding, The lovely ladies of Elizabeth Anne Designs, Lauren of Every Last Detail, Stephanie of Fab You Bliss, Laura of Floridian Weddings, Amy of Fly Away Bride, Megan of Glamour and Grace, Alexandra of Heart Love Always, Criss of Kiss My Tulle, Gee of Knotsvilla, Christie of Mountainside Bride, Jasmine of My Hotel Wedding, Krisstin of On the Go Bride, Shafonne of Pretty Pear Bride, Charmaine of Rustic Folk Weddings, Sandra of Simply Peachy, Jen of Something Turquoise, Jessica of Storyboard Wedding, Heather of Style Unveiled, Lauren of Swooned, Angelica of The Bridal Detective, Hayley of The Bride Link, Jessica of The Budget Savvy Bride, Chrissy of The Perfect Palette, Chelsea of Tidewater and Tulle, Liana of Wedding Party App, Jemma of You Mean the World to Me
Nice post, I am going to follow your website
I’m dragging behind in making my rounds (CANNOT wait for January!), and this completely ended my awful day into such a nice one. I’m so grateful to know you! Cat moms aside (because that’s a given), you’re inspiring and a heckuva hilarious person with a good heart! 🙂
And P.S. Yes. I noticed you alphabetized that list all gorgeously tidy-like. Will you pseudo-marry me?
Oh Chelsea, I know the feeling! Hence my super late response… So glad that it gave you a little glow, and yes, there was an Excel spreadsheet involved in making sure everyone’s fabulous blog was alphabetized!
Obviously our pseudo-wedding is going to be gorgeous!
Thanks for the shout-out, Ariana! Pretty much every inspiration board you make becomes my new dream wedding. Always a pleasure to share your work 🙂
And we are so thankful to have your amazing creative talent in teh community! So glad I know you!
Aww – likewise, Christie! Your blog is such an amazing source for gorgeous mountain weddings as well a wonderful resource for building a great professional network and community! I really hope we get the chance to meet at your mountain retreat soon!
Awww, Ariana, aren’t you the sweetest!! This really is a wonderful community and meeting people like you who are always encouraging is one of the greatest things about this industry! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!xoxo
Thank you, Tamika! I always love visiting Bajan Wed and seeing what gorgeous inspiration you have dreamed up – so glad to count you as one of my community and my friends!
Ahhhh what an absolutely beautiful soul you are Ariana! Thank you so much for being such an awesome part of the wedding blogosphere. It’s always such a pleasure seeing your name in the comments at the bottom of a post, and reading your kick ass blog posts. Happy Thanks Giving to you xxx
Same to you, Storm! You’re always so wonderfully positive and I always know I’ll find elegant and utterly gorgeous inspiration on Confetti Daydreams! xoxo
What an incredibly sweet (and true!) post. Wishing you the very happiest Thanksgiving!
Wishing you one too, Lena! Thank you so much for all of your sweet support and gorgeous inspiration!