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Coffee at home doesn’t have to be boring, I love using my black and decker 12 cup coffee maker to brew 12 cups of coffee and store in the fridge for the week 🧊☕️

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Coffee at home doesn’t have to be boring, I love using my black and decker 12 cup coffee maker to brew 12 cups of coffee and store in the fridge for the week 🧊☕️ LTKHome LTKdayinmylife LTKselfcare

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No one really talks about how weird life can feel after the wedding is over…

After the wedding, even though it was truly the most perfect, God-blessed day I could have ever imagined, I found myself in a really strange place.

My body felt off, my routine felt nonexistent, and my nervous system was completely worn out from months of planning, emotions, and everything in between.

I didn’t expect that part.

I almost wish we had taken our honeymoon right away; or at least sooner, just to give myself that space to come down from it all.

But at the same time, I’m so grateful we still had this trip to look forward to, because it ended up being exactly what I needed.

Slow mornings. Sunshine. Time by the water. Being still. Getting back in the Word. Breathing again.

This trip didn’t just feel like a vacation, it felt like a reset. Like coming back to myself.

And now I finally feel ready to step into this next season with a clear mind, a full heart, and the kind of peace I didn’t even realize I was missing. ✨

#2026bride #honeymoon #postweddingblues #reset #sandalsresorts

#LTKTravel #LTKWedding #LTKselfcare

postcards from curaçao 🇨🇼

#2026bride #married #honeymoon #sandalsresorts #itwasalwaysthecarlisles

Curaçao | Sandals Resorts | Honeymoon | Just Married | SCRL

#LTKWedding #LTKTravel #LTKMens

Every choice was made with intention. 🤍

Instead of buying everything new, I chose to borrow, repurpose, and create. Many of the frames you see have lived in my family for generations. The centerpieces were designed by me, then lovingly brought to life with the help of my grandmother and sisters.

Pearls have been woven into the women of my family since the 1920s, and the pearls you see throughout the details and the ones I wore were passed down from my great grandmother. A quiet heirloom. A legacy of elegance.

Even the modern touches, like the table numbers and chargers, were chosen carefully to complement the vintage gold tones and keep everything cohesive, classic, and timeless.

The entire vision was meant to feel elegant and enduring. An ode to family, history, and the ocean I love, woven in gently and intentionally, never loud, always meaningful. 🌊✨

And from my real floral bouquet to the faux florals throughout the space, every bloom worked together to tie it all up in the perfect wedding bow. 🎀🤍

#2026bride #weddingdetails #ameliaisland #florida

#LTKWedding

you + me + curaçao 🌝

#2026bride #married #honeymoon #sandalsresorts #curaçoa

honeymoon at Royal curaçao sandals resort | Dutch Caribbean

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#2026bride #married #honeymoon #sandalsresorts #curaçao

honeymoonin bungalow views ✨

#2026bride #married #honeymoon #sandalsresorts #itwasalwaysthecarlisles

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Meet me at TPC ☀️ ⛳️ ✨

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The most beautiful mini roses from Publix! I could not help myself when I saw these 😍 #nationalplantaflowerday

#LTKHome #LTKSeasonal #LTKselfcare

POV: You’re still romanticizing your first Valentine’s weekend as husband and wife 🥂

Charleston, part 2.

Breakfast at Callie’s Little Hot Biscuit
Coffee at Sweet Palm
Drinks & dessert at Carmella’s
Dinner at Oak Steakhouse
A stop at The Gin Joint
High Cotton & The Peacock

We walked everywhere, ate everything, and fully leaned into the moment 🤍

If you’re a newlywed or planning a romantic getaway, save this for your next Charleston trip.

#charleston #married #romanticizinglife #valentinesday

POV: Your first Valentine’s Day as husband and wife and you decide to romanticize the whole weekend 🥂

Charleston delivered.

Brunch at Toast All Day
Coffee at Henry’s Espresso Lounge
Rainbow Row walks
Rooftop drinks at The Vendue
Late night donut holes back at our hotel at Liberty Place

If you’re a newlywed or planning a romantic getaway, save this for your next Charleston trip 🤍

#married #charleston #hiltongrandvacationsclub #newlywedlife #romanticgetaway

#LTKTravel #LTKvlog #LTKdayinmylife

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Cover photo by @feliciaaprilphotography

#2026bride #florida #itwasalwaysthecarlisles #ameliaisland

#LTKWedding #LTKMidsize #LTKBeauty

Banana Republic Thrift Store Finds

Shopping at Hope’s Closet in Jacksonville, Florida and made out like a bandit! Banana Republic and Marc Fisher oh my !!

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKValentine #LTKMidsize

Date night done right in Jacksonville 🤍

A cozy night out at Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas featuring a shared bottle of wine, a charcuterie board, prosciutto-wrapped dates, and the ultimate comfort food moment with their mac & cheese. Intimate vibes, great pours, and the kind of place that makes you slow down and savor the night.

Saved from a local. Perfect for date night, wine lovers, and anyone building their Jacksonville go-to list.

#LTKValentine #LTKfoodie #LTKTravel

Mentally, I’m here 🤍✨

#itwasalwaysthecarlisles #2026Bride

#LTKBeauty #LTKWedding #LTKTravel

A dream I get to live forever 🤍

#itwasalwaysthecarlisles #2026bride #ameliaisland #florida

#LTKBeauty #LTKTravel #LTKWedding

HUSBAND & WIFE 🤍

January 10, 2026 was literally the best day of my entire life. Everything leading up to this day was so worth it. I simply will never get over it 🥹✨

#itwasalwaysthecarlisles

#LTKWedding #LTKdayinmylife #LTKBeauty

Consistency always mattered more than perfection. Praise God I never gave up.

Healing takes time. PCOS can feel defeating. Some seasons feel heavier than others.

This journey has gone far beyond what the scale says. Less inflammation. Less daily pain. More energy. More confidence in my body. Feeling better mentally and physically in ways I never expected.

If you’re starting fresh this year or starting again, keep going. Small choices add up. The work you do today might not show tomorrow, but it will show eventually.

Your health is worth the long game.

#pcos #healthyjourney #bridetobe #consistency #2026

Consistency always mattered more than perfection. Praise God I never gave up.

Healing takes time. PCOS can feel defeating. Some seasons feel heavier than others.

This journey has gone far beyond what the scale says. Less inflammation. Less daily pain. More energy. More confidence in my body. Feeling better mentally and physically in ways I never expected.

If you’re starting fresh this year or starting again, keep going. Small choices add up. The work you do today might not show tomorrow, but it will show eventually.

Your health is worth the long game.

#pcos #healthyjourney #bridetobe #consistency #2026

#LTKselfcare #LTKfitnessgoals #LTKMidsize

Under 30 days to “I do” and navigating a Q4 I never expected but feel incredibly blessed to have.

Taking it day by day, lift by lift. And shamelessly plugging that I FINALLY can do a strict pull up 😉

So thankful for my coaches and my future husband for (their best efforts at) keeping me sane through it all. 😝

#LTKfitnessgoals #LTKselfcare #LTKActive

OH WHAT FUN 🤍

Stepped straight into a Christmas dream. 🎄✨
Showered with so much love, spoiled by the sweetest people, and surrounded by so many of my favorite humans.

This season already means so much to me, but celebrating our upcoming wedding during my favorite time of year (and Doug’s too!) made everything feel even more magical. It’s added a whole new layer of joy to this season and made these moments something I’ll cherish forever.

My heart is full, grateful, and so ready for January. 🤍💍

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHoliday #LTKWedding

A Merry Little Bridal Shower!

The bridal shower of my dreams ❤️🎄✨💍

#LTKSeasonal #LTKHoliday #LTKWedding

Homemade Hawaiian roll cheesy garlic bread 🍞

#LTKfoodie #LTKvlog #LTKfitnessgoals

Lately, my time in the Word has felt more like a checklist than true devotion. Watching church when it’s convenient, doing quick devotionals — not out of hunger, but out of habit.

But this morning in 2 Kings 12 & 13, God gently convicted and comforted me:

✨ True worship begins with restoring what’s been broken.
✨ His grace doesn’t depend on our performance — it flows from His unchanging character.

As someone who creates content for a living, I’ve felt burned out. Like I’ve been pouring out creatively but not always from a place of overflow. Today reminded me that the gifts God’s given me — including creativity — aren’t just for clients or campaigns. They’re for Him, too.

Here’s to slowing down, showing up with honesty, and creating from a place of worship again. 🤍

#florida #christiancreator #scripture #bridetobe

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Feeling strong! Love this top from Barbell Voodoo and these matching red workout shorts. The best part is the shorts have pockets!!

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These oatmeal pumpkin spice cream pie cookies are TO DIE FOR! 😍

#LTKHalloween #LTKSeasonal

That’s it, that’s the post.

Strong IS sexy 💪🏽

#LTKMidsize #LTKWedding #LTKFindsUnder50

a wedding in Colorado in the fall is just ✨ would you believe i got this dress from the TikTok shop 🤯 it fit FABULOUSLY and was so comfortable and perfect as a wedding guest outfit! I link a few options to this post!

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THE DARA ERAS ✨

Fun bachelorette theme I did with my girls in Destin FL!

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The most perfect bathing suit for a mermaid theme bachelorette weekend! We took a booze cruise with Crab Island Adventures and it was so much fun!

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Loved this night on my bachelorette weekend in Destin! This Lulu’s dress was PERFECT for the Bride ! 🤍✨

#LTKMidsize #LTKWedding #LTKFindsUnder100

Every bride needs her mermaids 🧜🏼‍♀️🤍✨

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#daraslastsplash #bachelorette #bridetobe #mermaidsandmatrimony #destinfl

DUUUUUVAAAALLLLL! 🐆🖤✨🏈

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Make my protein pumpkin spiced coffee with me! Great tasting way to add more protein into your food lifestyle

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Fun fall transition outfit to work from home in that’s perfect for Florida weather! It’s so comfortable and stretchy

#LTKMidsize #LTKSeasonal #LTKWorkwear

You got this friend 🫶🏽

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