The Story of Mr. Runway Chef

love story

While I try to keep things from getting too personal around here, it is often difficult as I cover so many aspects of my life. As much as I enjoy writing I also try to keep things from getting too wordy. However, this story I’m sharing is without a doubt the most personal, and the closest to a novel, I have ever gotten on the blog. But I’ve decide to share it for several reasons-it’s funny (no really, it is), it has to do with one of the main RC topics, fashion (it may not seem like it, but I promise it does), oh ya and I get to talk about this one guy I know, who just so happens to be my biggest supporter and one of the main reasons why RC is where it is today :)

While many of you know Mr. Runway Chef as the man who takes my photographs, cooks with me, usually never stops talking and is often on the receiving end of my jokes (Sorry babe!), most of you don’t know much else about him or how we met. I thought it would be fun to put the spotlight on him a bit mostly because he is such a big part of RC. Oh ya and tomorrow we hit the 6 month mark (holy $%$%@$@!!).

love story- groom at wedding

My first job after college happened to be in retail. I won’t say where I was working, but my manager at the time was always telling me I was too good for the store and how I needed to work in higher-end fashion. When she “forced” me to apply at BCBG Max Azria, I never thought much about it. And when I landed the job, I was only excited because I thought of it as a next step in my fashion career. While it’s not often that people say jobs change their lives (especially in retail), this job literally changed my life.

One day, in strolls this guy and…..wait for it……..you thought I was going to go all T.Swift and say “Baby it’s a love story, just say yes!” Wrong! I was actually incredibly busy with a huge client, so while he didn’t take my breath away (at first) it’s safe to say that me (and my yellow heels) did take his breath away. Long love story short, my manager’s boyfriend was his friend, they set us up on a date and now here we are livin’ the good ol’ married life. Who knew retail could give you more than a minimum wage paycheck? And that your favorite designer could secretly double as a husband finder??

So Mr. Azria, thank you for allowing us to meet. And Mr. Runway Chef, thank you for being your sneaker obsessed, shopping-on-Poshmark-more-than-me, picture taking, food loving, Runway Chef marketing, life-of-the-party, always-sleeping-like-a-bear self. I couldn’t do any of this without you….Also, thank you for no longer dressing like this. That is all!

Runway Chef love story

P.S. I know he is kind of ridiculous, but you should all make sure to follow Mr. RC on Instagram and Twitter, because, well, he is ridiculous!

P.S.S. For all of you that have been asking, I know it’s been 6 months, but I promise the wedding pictures will all be shared soon.

(The first two images were taken by Lesley of Kensington Blue)

Bridal Shower

Since many of our guests were from out-of-town, my wedding shower wasn’t the typical 3 months before the wedding, but instead the day before (in case you haven’t noticed by now, I rarely do what you would consider “typical”). Nonetheless, I think it ended up working out for the best, as it allowed all the ladies to have a relaxing afternoon together, a “calm before the storm” if you will. My good friend Penelope graciously hosted, and she did a spectacular job! A huge, huge thank you to her for a lovely afternoon!

Me & the Mr.

A delicious salad spread

Lovely friends

Heavenly desserts

Pretty ladies

Opening gifts

Rehearsal “bouquet” made of the ribbons from the gifts at the shower

Guests mingling

Testing out my bow “bouquet” as a hat (a possible option for the Kentucky Derby??!)

My amazing and beautiful friend who put this whole shower together!

Me and my brother before the rehearsal dinner later that night

I am wearing- Dress: BCBG Max Azria via Nordstrom Rack, Shoes: Zara, Jacket: Vintage, Necklace: Borrowed from my MOH, Bag: Chanel.

*A side story concerning my dress- I knew I had to incorporate BCBG Max Azria into my wedding one way or another. See basically, they’re the reason I am now a married woman (and they don’t even know it!). A few years back, I was working at BCBG, when the Mr. came into say “Hi” to his friend’s girlfriend (my coworker). She introduced us, and well, the rest is history. So thank you BCBG for helping me find the love of my life! Who knew there was more to retail jobs then just a little ol’ paycheck?! *

*Most of the above images are mine, but I did include a few taken by some of my friends*

 

Happy Hour

This week’s happy hour is extra happy because…..

The Mr & I are legally hitched!!!

We celebrated with a small treat :)

Later in the week, we got to indulge in a lobster dinner at a super fun surprise birthday party….

That also included clam chowder (served in these cute cups) and an ice-cream truck (which I forgot to snap a picture of)!!

Hope you’re all enjoying your week!

Wedding Details

Wedding planning is stressful. And just so we’re clear, by stressful I mean-your math skills become non-existent (making you think you have about 75 more guests than you really do), your reasoning becomes questionable at best (it’s totally normal to wear the same thing 5 days in a row…..wait, WHAT?!), you frequently confuse Nutella with an actual meal, and you may or may not remember the last time you washed your hair (kiiiiidddddiiiinnggggg….kinda, sorta, maybe). So who wants to elope??!

Jokes aside, the Mr. and I have really enjoyed coming up with some of the fun details for our big day and we’re so excited to see it all come together. This is just a bit of what’s inspiring us…

 Pretty colors & cake Pops via

Incorporating our favorite game via

Glittery branches to spice up a DIY decor project via

A fun touch for a signature cocktail via

Simple bouquets via

A touch of sparkle via 

Soft & romantic table decor via

Touches of berries, greenery & dark purple make pale pink flowers more fall appropriate via

Ruffled cake via

Whimsical decor via

Engagement Photos

A huge part of my life is currently consumed with all things wedding…and by huge I mean “the-wedding-has-taken-over-my-body-and-soul-and-made-me-forget-I-even-have-a-life”. With that being said, I thought it only appropriate that I share some snippets here & there of wedding preparations. (PS I vow NOT to turn this into a wedding blog!)

We were beyond lucky to be able to have our engagement pictures snapped by the amazing Ian Holmes while we were in Paris (more on that trip later) and we could not have asked for more incredible shots. Here are just a few of our favorites….

I’m wearing-Banana Republic necklace, Express tank top, thrifted jacket, Forever 21 skirt, Steve Madden Shoes

I’m wearing: Bebe dress & Steve Madden Shoes

A big thank you to Ian and Catherine for a wonderful shoot! If any of you are ever in Paris & want some photos taken, make sure to look Ian up!

*all photos were taken by Ian Holmes*