It's Big Fat TODAY Wedding Day! Less than a month ago, we found out my sister Kaitlin and her fiancé John were finalists to win a dream wedding on the TODAY Show, and after America said "I do" to the newly engaged couple, they had just two weeks to plan their entire wedding(!), which aired live March 24, 2016 on NBC. What everyone saw on the show was obviously incredible, but gearing up for the wedding was just as much fun. I wanted to share a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of what the …
Archives for March 2016
Kaitlin’s 5 Favorite Stella & Dot Pieces from the TODAY Show
Shopping for two weeks of TV appearances is not easy. Thanks to Stella & Dot stylist Marni Smith, Kaitlin was decked out in the cutest new jewelry and had something fun and pretty to wear for each of the My Big Fat TODAY Wedding segments leading up to the big day. The bride-to-be was all about layering pieces. Lots of dainty gold necklaces, stacking and wrap bracelets, and statement earrings. "It was so fun to get dressed up and go on the show every day," Kaitlin says. "I'm going to …
Pre-Wedding Q&A with Kaitlin and John
Wedding week is HERE! The voting is done, and now it's time for Kaitlin and John to tie the knot in front of all of America! With just a few days left leading up to the wedding, I wanted to capture how they were each feeling before the big day. It's been a long, crazy two weeks of wedding planning, but after five years, Kaitlin and John are ready to make it official and spend forever together. …
Day 5: Kaitlin and John’s Big Fat TODAY Honeymoon
Day 5 was the last day of voting! The rings, dresses, cakes, flowers, favors and cocktails have all been chosen, and with all the little details worked out it's time to think about the honeymoon! This category was definitely the most over-the-top of anything we've seen so far. The three destinations up for voting: Hawaii, Thailand and Greece. Option 1: Hawaii This 10-day getaway includes five days on Kauai filled with a helicopter tour, fishing expedition, Lu’au and lots of lounging by …
Kaitlin and John’s Big Fat TODAY Wedding Signature Cocktail Recipes
On day 4 of voting, America also voted on another important aspect of the wedding (or of the reception at least): signature cocktails. All three options are something I would LOVE, so I figured I'd share the recipes so my friends and I can recreate them at home later if we're feeling fancy. …
