The Little White Dress - David's Bridal

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of David's Bridal. The opinions and text are all mine.

With my upcoming wedding and all the festivities that come with it, I was thrilled when David's Bridal approached me about their Little White Dresses! My sister actually got a beautiful gown from David's Bridal for her wedding last year, so I already held them in high esteem! Not only do they have a variety of casual dress styles that are on trend, but they're also super affordable.

Shoes: Lace Peep Toe Pump | Recommended accessory: Faux-Leather Floral Clip with Crystals

I picked out this elegant Off-the-Shoulder Flounced Short Lace Dress, which I think is perfect for a daytime bridal shower! I've been loving lace lately, so the details really caught my eye.

My initial thought of the dress when it was on the hanger was that it was quite casual, but once I put it on, I felt dressed up! It really makes you feel so feminine!

If you're looking for dresses for events surrounding your wedding, I think David's Bridal should be the first place to look! They're known for outstanding value, and with so many occasions throughout an engagement, you can count on their selection of dresses!

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2017 Recap with Michelob ULTRA

2017 was such a big year! I traveled a lot just from my blogging opportunities, and Michelob ULTRA was one of my favorite partnerships of the year. I officially became an ambassador for Michelob ULTRA last March. It was an amazing partnership that really vibed with my definition of balance when it comes to fitness and fun! Here is what the partnership consisted of:

New York City

Michelob ULTRA flew all 18 nationwide ambassadors to New York for a kick-off event that consisted of SoulCycle, brunch, yoga/bootcamp, and a cool-down happy hour. I loved meeting everyone in this partnership, and it really showed how Michelob ULTRA loves to go all out when they host their fitness events!

Workout Wednesday

On Michelob ULTRA's Instagram stories, they feature "Workout Wednesdays" in which ambassadors show their workouts of the day and how they spend time with friends and family. It was so fun to be a part of this because I got to show "a day in the life": I work full-time, make time to work out, and also hang out with friends after. It was also inspiring seeing all the other workouts ambassadors do and how they find a balance between that and quality time with their loved ones!

Silent Disco Yoga

In the summer, Dallas Fitness Ambassadors hosted a Silent Disco Yoga: Michelob ULTRA edition. The concept is so cool - you put on headphones to hear the instructor while music plays. To outsiders, it's a huge group of people doing yoga in silence! Afterward, there were free drinks at a Michelob ULTRA bar and a Michelob ULTRA photobooth!

US Open of Surfing

I think one of the coolest events was the US Open of Surfing! We got to take a surfing class (my first time ever), and then watched the surfing events from the ULTRA Surf Deck! There was also a yoga class on the beach hosted by Mellie Cay and a fun Fit Crawl outside of the deck!

Anti-Resolution

Michelob ULTRA also has this amazing Anti-Resolution campaign that means ditching the New Year's Resolution mindset and committing to your goals no matter what day of the year. This really resonated with me because I don't believe in setting a start date in the future if you can commit to something in the present. A few ambassadors got to make really cool anti-resolution videos, writing out what resolution they're already actively living today!

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There were so many other cool events I wish I had time to attend, like Fitness on the Rocks in Colorado or the Miami Vixen Workout in Florida! Overall, there were over 20 nationwide events in the Live ULTRA series last year! I'm so proud to partner with such a fun brand, and I can't wait to attend more events in the future!

Richardson Family Photos

This is the biggest family portrait I've ever shot! I'm normally comfortable with taking intimate portraits, so this was a fun new experience for me. And the Richardsons are one of the best humored family I've had the pleasure of meeting, so it was a joy hiking around Arbor Hills Nature Preserve with them!