...Life changes.
Maybe you've noticed my blogging has become erratic. Suddenly. Well, there was a reason! Suddenly.
That reason was a red-headed young man who came into my life in April and never will leave it, Lord willing.
On July 29, I promised to become Mrs. Dustin Clay.
We are planning a 1950s style October wedding, and are in the throes of early wedding planning.
What this means for the blog? I may be able to give you sneak peeks at my various wedding-related projects throughout the next few months, but due to a Certain Upcoming Event and a million things to do, as well as all the normal upheaval of this totally life-changing time, blog posts may continue to be erratic for a while. :-)
(I did get this 1950s dress finished in time to wear it for our engagement photos, though! It's the same pattern as this one, in a summery version without a contrasting yoke.)
My beautiful, beautiful ring. It's vintage style...he must know me pretty well. :-)
God is so good, and has blessed us in too many ways to count - and continues to do so, even in small things. He cares even about the details and dreams in our lives, and I am continually overwhelmed by His kindness toward me.
Most of all these blessings, more wonderful than even my girlish hopes and dreams of a future husband...Dustin.
Life will be too short to spend it with him.
A big and wonderful congratulations. You look very contented in these photos. Are you planning on making your own dress? I made mine when I got married (your married name will be the same as my husband's first name!)
Posted by: Kaitlyn | 08/07/2016 at 01:22 AM
Congratulations! I am very happy for you both! Have fun planning your wedding.
Posted by: Trudy Callan | 08/07/2016 at 05:18 AM
Congratulations! That's so exciting! Wishing you both the very best!
-Emily
Posted by: Emily's Vintage Visions | 08/07/2016 at 09:01 AM
Oh squeeeeeee!!!! I am so thrilled for you both!!! Oh congratulations and so many blessings! I will be praying that the wedding plans go smoothly and that you will find only happiness and joy through the whole process!! Huzzaaaaaah!!! Oh I'm so excited for you Kristen!!!
Blessings!
Gina
ps.... Love your dress with the cowboygirl boots! Adorable!!
Posted by: Gina | 08/08/2016 at 08:15 AM
Thank you all for the kind best wishes! Yes, Kaitlyn, I'm making my dress. I have the muslin finished so I'm ready to cut into the real thing when I get the fabric for it, which is exciting!
Thank you, Gina! I knew you'd be excited. :-)
Posted by: Kristen Stoltzfus Clay | 08/10/2016 at 08:24 AM
Oh, Kristen! My heartiest congratulations to you! May the Lord bless you both in your life together!
~Annie
P.S. The photos are beautiful!
Posted by: Annie | 08/11/2016 at 10:52 AM
Oh, my...that is sudden...met in April, engaged in July and will wed in October!? (This October?) I wish you both all the best and hope you have many happy years together :)
Best wishes,
Dee
Posted by: Dee | 08/16/2016 at 08:13 PM
Thank you, Dee!!! Yes, it was rather sudden but perfect timing in many ways. :-) And yes, the date is this October!
Posted by: Kristen Stoltzfus Clay | 08/17/2016 at 07:52 AM
Hope he appreciates what a lucky boy he is!
Posted by: Sissy | 09/03/2016 at 12:08 PM