There's Something about Southern Pines

Downtown Southern Pines

There’s just something about Southern Pines….. I have had the pleasure of living in this lovely town for almost a month and am quickly falling in love with this “New England Style meets Southern Charm” kind of town. Since graduating from Saint Mary’s College in 2007, I have had the pleasure of living in seven states in less than six years; from Connecticut, where I grew up, to Arizona where I recently moved from, and everywhere in between. Such is the life of an Army wife! Of everywhere I have had the pleasure of residing, my home state of Connecticut and the magical city of Savannah, GA are by far my favorites, until…….maybe now.

Windy Road of New Milford CT

Connecticut is known for its windy roads, its rock walls, its New England styled down towns, and its country clubs. It is a getaway from the large cities surrounding the little state, and an amazing place to grow up. Savannah is infamous for it’s haunting history, its beautiful southern streets and squares and local shops and dining. When I found out that my husband and I were getting stationed at Fort Bragg I had no idea that I would find the perfect combination of my two favorite places right outside the gates of the 82^nd Airborne Division! The windy roads of Southern Pines bring me right home to Connecticut as I pass pristine golf courses and horse farms. The charming down town and strong local pride in farm fresh dining and boutique shopping bring me back to Savannah City Market.

Savannah City Market

Now that I have found my perfect place to live, it is time to start my perfect career. The day after I graduated from Saint Mary’s, I was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army. For the five years that followed, I met wonderful life-long friends, experienced and overcame challenges I never could have dreamed of, and traveled to places I would never otherwise go. My time in the Army is a time in my life that I cherish and would never trade for all the money in the world, but it was not my true love. I lived for the weekends. I planned weekend “get-away”s for our friends, 

BBQs, holiday parties, Bachelorette and Bachelor parties, scavenger hunts, themed parties, you name it. When I wasn’t hosting, I was helping friends plan their parties and events. When it came time to plan my own wedding, I realized that I didn’t just love planning but that I had a knack for it. Unfortunately, during my wedding planning process, my full time job did not allow me enough time to plan the wedding of my dreams. Thankfully, with the help of a Wedding Planner, I was able to put my dream wedding to fruition and discover exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I decided that I wanted to be to other brides what my wedding planner was to me. I will always remember that my wedding day was total bliss because all the stresses of planning and coordination of moving pieces was completely handled, and I was guided through my day on cloud nine.

Once I made the decision to separate from the Army I was given the opportunity to intern for a local wedding planner in Savannah. This only reaffirmed that I had made the correct decision to follow my dream. I loved every minute of it. Seeing a bride’s dream come true, and knowing that I contributed to the happiest day of her life made me almost as happy as I was on my own wedding day. The next step was easy: enroll in a Professional Wedding Planning Course, become a Licensed Professional Planner and open a business that contributes to the happiest day in everyone’s life : their wedding day!

 

I knew my perfect career, I found and now live in my perfect city, and I can’t wait to help you plan your perfect day, and what better place to do so than here in this beautiful and charming city!

Yes…..There is definitely something about Southern Pines…..