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it’s a gloomy Friday afternoon here in #houston ... getting some last minute #wedding prep out of the way before the big day tomorrow! i’m so excited 🍂 #fallwedding #fallbride #hellopumpkin #bridetobe #houstonweddings #houstonbrides https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nWCewB45d/?igshid=1fcu8qldkwm4r

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i’m dreaming of a #rosegold Christmas 🌲 it’s a little surreal seeing Christmas decorations up at our local @homegoods stores, but it’s good having extra time to collect and prepare. this will be our first Christmas as husband and wife, so everything has to be extra special 💍 #homegoodshappy #homegoodsfinds #casalavalley #christmasdecor #baubles #christmasornaments #christmastree #MARRYchristmas (at Marshalls & HomeGoods) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4M3_l3BNyi/?igshid=p8efgk4aenjs

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it’s officially #spookyseason at #casalavalley 💀🎃👻 while pete is off on his bachelor weekend, i decorated, put away some gifts from our @zola registry, and did some cleaning 🧹🧼🧺🧻 can’t wait for him to come home and enjoy the revamped digs ... #zola #marriage #weddingcountdown #buildergradeupgrade #homedecor #homegoodsfinds #targetdollarspot #halloweendecor #happywifehappylife https://www.instagram.com/p/B30Q3ZaB5hx/?igshid=1ntnx8nyuzci9

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#herefortheboos #savannahgeorgia #bacheloretteweekend (at Savannah City Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3NMaVoh9Wp/?igshid=ugt8d8nfe3iq

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brunch & shopping in #savannahgeorgia with my #ghoulfriends 👻 #bacheloretteweekend #girlstrip (at North Historic District, Savannah) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3NGW31BH0L/?igshid=1wzh0co95n26

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tomorrow we’re taking off and heading to #savannah for my #bachelorette weekend! i am so grateful for my wonderful matron & maid of honor for putting together this trip. it’s the home stretch, y’all! #weddingcountdown #bridetobe #mrsallylavalley #girlstrip #southernbride https://www.instagram.com/p/B3I_-XhBsxl/?igshid=st2f7hi5uyh2

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this beautiful sunrise greeted me on my way to work #goodmorning #finallyfriday #morningcommute (at Briar Forest, Houston) https://www.instagram.com/p/B27ylayBUnr/?igshid=zoj76404sdys

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must be the season of the witch 🖤 #halloweentimes #halloweenhomedecor #homegoodsfinds #spookyseason #happyfallyall #blackonblack #witchythings https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zOqOVB1Fb/?igshid=1ek0tuau9em7m

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have y’all tried the pumpkin cream cold brew at @starbucks yet?? holy moly it’s good 🎃🍂 #autumn #caffeineaddict #starbucks #happyfallyall https://www.instagram.com/p/B2w3oSsh77d/?igshid=115c14g1c6a6e

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our first couple of dates were spent watching the #houstonastros in the #worldseries ... we shared our first kiss when they became world champions ... now for the third year in a row, @astrosbaseball are the #alwestchamps 💙⚾️🧡 who knows? maybe they’ll #takeitback in time for our wedding? it would make a wonderful gift #casalavalley #weddingcountdown #fallwedding #houstonsports (at Minute Maid Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2wmg-QBsGY/?igshid=1tra3luhxy9j5

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Legend has it the shape of the coupe was modelled on the breast of the French Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI of France, but the glass was designed in England over a century earlier especially for sparkling wine and champagne in 1663. The @tryguys lies to me! (at Public Services Wine & Whisky) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2sycx_Bkqs/?igshid=1d9dn2rqapu72

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i want them all #pumpkinseason #itsfallyall #autumnintexas (at Sprouts Farmers Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2sE-0jhxKy/?igshid=17amhtifivavz

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C H I C A G O

in may of 2019, pete and i went to chicago for a wedding. at least that what we were supposed to be doing there. my beloved aunt passed away the day we were scheduled to leave so we cut our trip short by 3 days in order to come back and attend her memorial service and be with family. however, while in the windy city, we had the best weather - after their recent heat wave, i can only attribute this blessing to my aunt, making sure we had a wonderful time.

chicago was a lot more fun this time around because (1) it was not raining which made sightseeing much easier, (2) it wasn’t lolla weekend which meant fewer youths running around and clogging up the sidewalks, and (3) i wasn’t with my parents, i was with my best friend, and what more could you want?

we spend the first day visiting the field museum, meeting sue the t-rex, walking along the river and splashing in the water, seeing the artwork at the art history museum a la ferris buller, and admiring the architecture along the river on a boat tour. i also got to get together with an old college girlfriend of mine who was in town and it was lovely to catch up.

the second day, we were lucky enough to visit the hamilton exhibition and despite our tour time of 10:30am, there were hardly any crowds or lines, so we were able to make the most of our time reading every plaque and poster, soaking up all the history, listening to all the music, and just marveling at the awesomeness that is lin manuel miranda and his vision.

before heading to the airport to fly back home, we stopped for lunch at the hancock tower - the view from the 96th floor was absolutely incredible and was the most romantic backdrop to our lunch of beers and flatbread. shortly afterwards, we hopped into our uber, grabbed our things from the hotel, took the blue line to o’hare, and flew home.

if you want to know specifics, by all means just ask. i’ll tell you one thing - if you have the chance to go to chicago, go! it’s so much fun and it’s one of those places you’ve got to experience at least once in your life. this has been a post.

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#tbt to chicago. we were blessed with the most amazing weather! it was perfect for sightseeing - the bean, field museum, architecture boat tour, hamilton the exhibition, walking along the river ... just perfect #travelgram #chicago #windycity #summervacation #travelbuddies #chitown #hamilton (at The Bean) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2mAP7mhTCc/?igshid=8ka15h9yzb3e

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my wonderful mom and girlfriends threw me a parisian themed #bridalshower including a macaron tower from @toutsuitehtx and a crepe station from @sweetparis 💕 i am so grateful for such wonderful people in my life ... only 53 days until i become #allylavalley 👰🏽 #weddingcountdown #polaroid #instantsnaps #lavieenrose https://www.instagram.com/p/B2iU8F0hG8K/?igshid=nmgiaa1wyrr0

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my fiancé and i volunteered to help at our church’s confirmation classes as small group leaders ... i am super grateful for the chance to start our life together by helping strengthen others in their faith 🕊 #sundayservice #catholic #marriageprep #couplegoals #casalavalley #walkbyfaith (at Saint John Vianney Catolic Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2cZ4OSBkMR/?igshid=1ez16qlczufjm

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my sweet friend gave me this spooky wedding skeletons and i absolutely love them 💀🖤💀 #halloweendecor #homegoodsfinds #weddingshower #weddingcountdown https://www.instagram.com/p/B2b00WhhILo/?igshid=1dvnziferiyk5