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Beach Wedding at Sunset

My Life· Travel

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21 Nov

Hello! Yesterday Jon and Corey got married on a beach in Boca Grande! It was the most gorgeous setting for a wedding and the timing with sunset was perfection. They had wedding photo booth which made every guest so happy! Then, by opting for a photo booth at your Birmingham wedding, you will add an element of excitement and fun to the occasion.

Once we made the decision to hire a bar for our wedding, the search began. Finding a company that met our needs was crucial. We ultimately chose a fantastic company specializing in mobile bar hire services with a wide selection of drinks. Our guests still talk about how much they enjoyed the experience.

For a trusted supplier, look no further than https://www.pictureblast.co.uk/photo-booth-hire-birmingham/, where you will find high-quality photo booths that cater to your specific needs. This interactive feature will keep your guests entertained and leave them with cherished memories of your special day. And if you’d also love to have a variety of photo booth rentals for your wedding, then click here to rent!

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Everything from the bride’s dress to the live wedding band to the food and the décor were beautiful and perfect for a beach wedding. Corey was gorgeous and glowing, but I only have this picture from a distance…

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Since the wedding was outside I wore leaf earrings to be nature-y.

Okay, I just like them and hadn’t worn them before. (I actually have another very similar pair, I didn’t realize until I got these home.)

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They were putting the finishing touches on the reception area when I got there and once the sun set it was amazing.

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Congratulations to Jon and Corey!!! Marriage us a  marathon not a sprint. (<- I have a full explanation for this I might go into one day, but basically when you hit the wall you can quit and start over from scratch or you can slow down, assess, pray, eat something, let people cheer for you and keep going.)

 

Now it’s time to check in for Pile on the Miles! It’s the last week. Are you going to hit your goal??

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Keep it up. Push yourself. This is the last week!!

I’m following along with everyone on Instagram by checking the #RERMiles tag. I love it!!

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This week’s POTM Challenge is sponsored by Timex! They make awesome watches, but more importantly they make SPORTS WATCHES that can help you track your workouts, time, steps, calories and more.

Today they are giving one challenger an IRONMAN Essential 10 Mid Size watch. This girly design made me realize that even though there is so much running gear out there for women, 96% of running watches still look very masculine. I kinda love the fit and the detail on this one…

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Go here to get more info or buy the IRONMAN Essential Watch.

Follow @Timex on social media here:

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Don’t forget to update Twitter and Instagram with #RERMiles

Question: What is your Pile on the Miles Check-in for today?

Disclaimer: Timex is providing the prizes for POTM this week. All opinions are my own. Closes tomorrow at 9pm PST.

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  1. Annie says

    2016-11-27 at 2:28 pm

    Cycle class today!

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    2016-11-22 at 1:47 pm

    Monday’s check in: Barre class (1 hour)

    Reply
  3. Hadas says

    2016-11-22 at 1:24 pm

    unplanned rest day…

    Reply
  4. Jenn @ Fairest Run of All says

    2016-11-22 at 12:17 pm

    Easy week but more runs!

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    2016-11-22 at 8:40 am

    Well, it was supposed to be a yoga day, but it was an off day instead. Sometimes it’s sooo hard to get back out there at night!

    Reply
  6. Emily says

    2016-11-22 at 7:45 am

    Rest day today. Definitely needed it after the craziness of yesterday!

    Reply
  7. Abby says

    2016-11-22 at 7:22 am

    3 miler!

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  8. Nicole J says

    2016-11-22 at 6:11 am

    I was snowed in yesterday so did not make it to the gym. I was going to do a video workout at home, but I was lazy and did not. I did, however, shovel a lot of snow and moved a lot of boxes…that must count for something :-p

    Reply
  9. Michelle B. says

    2016-11-22 at 6:06 am

    3.33 miles at the gym and then a heavy quad day.

    Reply
  10. Christina says

    2016-11-22 at 5:51 am

    I did 3.5 miles, ab work, and some back strength training.

    Reply
  11. Andrea says

    2016-11-22 at 4:10 am

    4 easy miles at sunset!

    Reply
  12. Stacey says

    2016-11-22 at 3:55 am

    POTM workout for today was 15 minute arms strength workout and a 15 minute thighs strength workout!!

    Reply
  13. Katie B says

    2016-11-21 at 9:44 pm

    30 minutes of walking with my 20+lb backpack (on campus).

    Reply
  14. Kendra says

    2016-11-21 at 9:25 pm

    Cute watch. Monday’s are by far my heaviest day. 5 1/2 30 degree outdoor miles, taught an hour strength class, 3 ellipticle miles and taught a 45 minute hiit tabata class.

    Reply
  15. Eve says

    2016-11-21 at 8:45 pm

    Love how Demi I EVER the watch is!

    5 miles of hills today puts me at 61 miles for the week. 9 days to get in another 14 miles to meet my original goal of 75 for the month!

    Reply
  16. Juliet says

    2016-11-21 at 7:28 pm

    Love the earrings! And I second the marathon not a sprint comment. I did 60 minute spin class today and I am SORE

    Reply
  17. Jenn Frost says

    2016-11-21 at 7:24 pm

    Body pump class then 3 miles on TM

    Reply
  18. Kristin Bowers says

    2016-11-21 at 7:04 pm

    Took a long walk today to help recovery from a half marathon this weekend!

    Reply
  19. Katie says

    2016-11-21 at 6:57 pm

    3 miles in the cold!!

    Reply
  20. Amanda says

    2016-11-21 at 6:34 pm

    3 easy miles!

    Reply
  21. Bridget Chamberlin says

    2016-11-21 at 5:53 pm

    7 miles today with 7x800s in the middle 🙂 Felt awesome (after it was done of course)

    Reply
  22. Leah says

    2016-11-21 at 5:34 pm

    I’m going to a spinning class.

    Reply
  23. Tal says

    2016-11-21 at 5:33 pm

    Walk throught central park!

    Reply
  24. Alex says

    2016-11-21 at 5:32 pm

    Rest day today!

    Reply
  25. Amy says

    2016-11-21 at 5:21 pm

    30 minutes on treadmill after work.

    Reply
  26. j says

    2016-11-21 at 5:10 pm

    16, 500 steps today and yesterday.

    Reply
  27. Jessica says

    2016-11-21 at 5:05 pm

    Walked. It was a rest day.

    Reply
  28. Debbie Breck says

    2016-11-21 at 5:04 pm

    Spinning tonight after work!

    Reply
  29. Cheryl says

    2016-11-21 at 4:56 pm

    10 miles on our exercise bike. All of central NY has been in the midst of a snowstorm all day so I wasn’t leaving the house.

    Reply
  30. Sarah B says

    2016-11-21 at 4:56 pm

    I ran 3 miles with my husband this morning! I am now in my car waiting to go to yoga (got here way too early for once).

    since my husband and I trained for two marathons together and countless halves and shorter races, we actually had this quote/reading during our wedding.

    “Sprints and marathons are two distinctly different races. In a sprint, one of the most critical elements is the start. Runners practice for hours on end getting into those little blocks and bursting out the very nanosecond the gun goes off. Why? Because if you falter in the start, you don’t stand a chance of winning the race.

    On the other hand, the starts of marathons are not that important at all. Most runners are just standing around waiting for the gun to go off. Truth is, you could fall down, have three guys run over you, get up, and still win the race. It’s not the start that is so important; it is the endurance.

    Today, many believe marriage is like a sprint, that the start is what is critical. I never cease to be amazed at how many struggling couples point to the start as the reason for their struggles. “We were too young.” “We didn’t know each other for very long.” “We didn’t have enough money.” They are convinced that the poor start is the reason for their troubles, but they are wrong. Marriage is not a sprint; it is a marathon. It is not the start that leads to a failed marriage, but the unwillingness to endure the race.

    You don’t do marathons quickly. You have to spread out your energy over time. Endurance is what empowers a couple over the long haul. It will enable you to push through old familiar conflict zones for the ten-thousandth time without quitting; you just keep going and going. . . That’s endurance. It makes marriages last.”

    Reply
  31. Siny says

    2016-11-21 at 4:56 pm

    Core work today!

    Reply
  32. Heather says

    2016-11-21 at 4:48 pm

    Got a nasty sinus infection so there will be several rest days in my future

    Reply
  33. Jim Leatherby says

    2016-11-21 at 4:47 pm

    85 minutes on the elliptical today.

    Reply
  34. Stephanie B Weeks says

    2016-11-21 at 4:44 pm

    60 min spin and 2 miles on the treadmill followed by weights

    Reply
  35. Tara @ Run and Live Happy says

    2016-11-21 at 4:44 pm

    I walked 2 miles today with my dog!

    Reply
  36. Laura says

    2016-11-21 at 4:42 pm

    Incline-walked 1.3 miles today!

    Reply
  37. Amy says

    2016-11-21 at 4:24 pm

    On day 21, I got 21,000 steps in! I walked 3.5 miles this morning on the treadmill, and the rest of my steps are from my usual walking during the day while I am teaching. I also walk for 20 minutes on my lunch break every day after I eat.
    You looked beautiful at the wedding, Monica!

    Reply
  38. Erinn says

    2016-11-21 at 4:03 pm

    Cardio circuit with weights and some ab work! Ran out of daylight to run 🙁

    Reply
  39. Julie says

    2016-11-21 at 3:40 pm

    No running today due to hubster’s schedule and no one to watch the little. Did some body weight work and stretching. Starting to fall off my goal slightly but have hopes in making a comeback!

    Reply
  40. Katie Talbot says

    2016-11-21 at 3:16 pm

    Strength training. Shoulder day!

    Reply
  41. Nicole Park says

    2016-11-21 at 2:39 pm

    Rest day!

    Looooovvveeee your earrings!!!

    Reply
  42. Tracie says

    2016-11-21 at 2:36 pm

    4.5 miles today

    Reply
  43. Becky @ Ok, So Here's the Plan says

    2016-11-21 at 2:29 pm

    30 minute strength workout for me today.

    I love those leaf earrings!

    Reply
  44. Sassypants says

    2016-11-21 at 2:21 pm

    Ripped in 30 workout this morning. What a pretty wedding, and you look stunning!

    Reply
  45. Amy says

    2016-11-21 at 2:19 pm

    I did work and mom stuff all day. Planned on a run, but decided to get Thai takeout and chill out on the couch the rest of the evening. #reallife

    Reply
  46. Samantha L says

    2016-11-21 at 1:43 pm

    2.5 treadmill miles today! And taking the kiddo swimming later 🙂

    Reply
  47. Melissa says

    2016-11-21 at 1:11 pm

    Today was a 3 mile walk and when I am home, stretch and strengthen per Hal Higdon’s 10k plan 🙂

    Reply
  48. Kat says

    2016-11-21 at 1:07 pm

    21dfx upper this morning!!

    Reply
  49. Chloe says

    2016-11-21 at 12:30 pm

    3 miles after work!!!

    Reply
  50. Alicia says

    2016-11-21 at 12:26 pm

    Spin class and a kettle bell workout!

    Reply
  51. Jessie N says

    2016-11-21 at 12:13 pm

    2 mile run followed by 5 miles on the bike!

    Reply
  52. Elizabeth says

    2016-11-21 at 12:12 pm

    21 day fix extreme

    Reply
  53. Paige c says

    2016-11-21 at 11:44 am

    Yoga today

    Reply
  54. cathy says

    2016-11-21 at 10:53 am

    body pump class

    Reply
  55. Gina B says

    2016-11-21 at 10:28 am

    Crossfit WOD: 20 min AMRAP 10 thrusters, 10 pull ups, 10 burpees over the bar, 10 cal row.

    Reply
  56. Melissa H says

    2016-11-21 at 10:21 am

    Great wedding pics! 30 min strength session and a walk for today!

    Reply
  57. Lindsey @livinglovingrunner says

    2016-11-21 at 10:02 am

    6 morning miles 🙂

    Reply
  58. Julie says

    2016-11-21 at 10:02 am

    Crossfit this morning!
    A good mix of strength and cardio to help me sweat out this cold

    Reply
  59. Heather says

    2016-11-21 at 9:56 am

    Couch to 5k week 3 day 3!

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  60. Meredith says

    2016-11-21 at 9:54 am

    4 miles to squeeze in at lunch!

    Reply
  61. Amanda says

    2016-11-21 at 9:53 am

    Rest day for me. Maybe some Pilates when I get home from work tonight.

    Reply
  62. Mendy says

    2016-11-21 at 9:50 am

    3 mile walk. Check.
    3 mile bike ride. Check.
    Puttering. Check.

    Reply
  63. Tracy says

    2016-11-21 at 9:50 am

    Cross training with some Jillian Ripped in 30, phew, wish me luck.

    Reply
  64. Heidi says

    2016-11-21 at 9:40 am

    I ran 8.5 miles outside today!

    Reply
  65. Kelsey Miller says

    2016-11-21 at 9:15 am

    Today will be a walk day. My long run in the cold on Saturday wore me out!

    Reply
  66. Katherine says

    2016-11-21 at 9:13 am

    33 minutes of strength training!

    Reply
  67. Anne Mcgee says

    2016-11-21 at 9:12 am

    50 minutes on my trainer…and now a full day of teaching elementary PE

    Reply
  68. Karien @ Running the Race says

    2016-11-21 at 9:06 am

    Finally went back to the beach for an awesome 5 km run after a week of tsunami threats and fears. Happiness 🙂 .

    Reply
  69. Chiara says

    2016-11-21 at 8:40 am

    4 km run and a circuit workout:-)

    Reply
  70. Courtney says

    2016-11-21 at 8:29 am

    I went for a 2 mile shake-out run this morning and going to a crossfit class later this afternoon!

    Reply
  71. Melissa H. says

    2016-11-21 at 8:14 am

    5 miles after work today. I normally go to CrossFit on Mondays but it’s taper time for my half marathon this Saturday.

    Reply
  72. Alicia says

    2016-11-21 at 8:04 am

    Made it to the gym this morning for 30 minutes of biking and 30 minutes on the treadmill.

    Reply
  73. Erin M. says

    2016-11-21 at 7:52 am

    It’s freezing and windy here today, so I did a low impact workout this morning.

    Reply
  74. Elena says

    2016-11-21 at 7:51 am

    3 miles today (with speed drills incorpoated) and will take the dog for a mile or so walk later on!

    That wedding looks beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  75. Mary Hauser says

    2016-11-21 at 7:50 am

    No miles today, but a good Jillian Michaels workout kicked my butt!

    Reply
  76. Heather D. says

    2016-11-21 at 7:38 am

    Rest day today!

    Reply
  77. Kim N says

    2016-11-21 at 7:33 am

    3 miles are on the list to do tonight after work

    Reply
  78. Allison Keskimaki says

    2016-11-21 at 7:28 am

    Cardio conditioning class at the gym this morning – we did it all: AirDyne, rope slams, medicine ball slams, TRX stuff. It was a good one! A short run is on the agenda for this afternoon.

    Reply
  79. Jen says

    2016-11-21 at 7:22 am

    5 miles last night and yoga this morning! Namaste.

    Reply
  80. rose says

    2016-11-21 at 7:20 am

    Yesterday i ran, which I mentioned when I checked in before, and last night I had curling league, so that was fun.

    Today is gym day.

    Reply
  81. cass says

    2016-11-21 at 7:06 am

    6.5 miles this morning!

    Reply
  82. Corrinne W says

    2016-11-21 at 6:59 am

    5 miles super early this morning! It was 15 degrees!!!! The coldness might explain the negative splits!

    Reply
  83. Jessie says

    2016-11-21 at 6:48 am

    I went on a 45 minute run this morning. My goal was to run 5 days a week, & so far, so good!

    Reply
  84. Erin says

    2016-11-21 at 6:46 am

    Another elliptical day followed by Power Sculpt yoga class.

    Reply
  85. Kendra says

    2016-11-21 at 6:39 am

    I am running today, probably just 3 miles.

    Reply
  86. Jeffrey says

    2016-11-21 at 6:38 am

    At work today so I did lots of stretching, strength training and rode the stationary bike for 30 minutes.

    Reply
  87. Caitlin says

    2016-11-21 at 6:35 am

    Rest today, spin tomorrow!

    Reply
  88. Marissa Mooney says

    2016-11-21 at 6:16 am

    10 today!

    Reply
  89. Alana says

    2016-11-21 at 6:08 am

    PR’d at a half yesterday (!) so today I did an easy spin class.

    Reply
  90. Marisa says

    2016-11-21 at 6:01 am

    Three mile lunch run.

    Reply
  91. Rachelle says

    2016-11-21 at 6:01 am

    4 miles after work. Last week life interfered too much and I only got in 2 days of running. This week is going to be much better!!

    Reply
  92. Mary says

    2016-11-21 at 5:57 am

    It looks like it was a beautiful wedding!!

    My check in: 20 minutes stair stepper, 20 mins bike, 15 mins strength training. I’m having some reoccurring heel issues so I’m not getting in the miles like I wanted, but still trucking along!

    Reply
  93. Caroline says

    2016-11-21 at 5:57 am

    ran a solo 10K this morning as the sun was coming up!

    Reply
  94. cath/waterloo says

    2016-11-21 at 5:52 am

    it’s cutback week, so had a fun and ez cardio-in-the-gym session this morning, and some core work. what a beautiful wedding!

    Reply
  95. sarah says

    2016-11-21 at 5:49 am

    Beautiful wedding! I ran 4 miles on Sunday and took a charity FlyWheel class at 6 last night. Today is a rest day for running, but taking Barre at lunch.

    Reply
  96. Autumn says

    2016-11-21 at 5:42 am

    Abs class and volleyball!!

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  97. Jen says

    2016-11-21 at 5:39 am

    Wow that reception looks amazing!

    Today will be a treadmill run (freezing and super windy here) and a little stairclimber to finish things off.

    Reply
  98. Kendra Jones says

    2016-11-21 at 5:38 am

    Rest day today!

    Reply
  99. Rhonda H says

    2016-11-21 at 5:31 am

    Camp gladiator boot camp!

    Reply
  100. Heidi S says

    2016-11-21 at 5:09 am

    Half marathon training starts today and I have 5 miles on the schedule

    Reply
  101. Corinne says

    2016-11-21 at 5:02 am

    Would like to reach 4 miles today.

    Reply
  102. Catherine B says

    2016-11-21 at 5:01 am

    I did a 8 mile tempo run.

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  103. Sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

    2016-11-21 at 5:00 am

    No check in. Just wanted to say that wedding cake slice looked yummy! And I agree that any relationship is a marathon not a sprint. 🙂

    Reply
  104. Jodi f says

    2016-11-21 at 4:42 am

    20 mins cycle and upper body

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  105. Natasha says

    2016-11-21 at 4:34 am

    SO glad I took a rest day yesterday…weather was misery (50mph winds and cold) and today I feel so much better. Indoor home workout though since it’s still gross outside.

    Reply
  106. Anagha Bharadwaj says

    2016-11-21 at 4:22 am

    Yoga day! I am wayyyyy too excited 🙂

    Reply
  107. Ginger says

    2016-11-21 at 4:11 am

    I ran a half yesterday so today is a rest day.

    Reply
  108. Mary Lynne says

    2016-11-21 at 4:10 am

    Yoga this morning. Body pump after work.

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  109. Mary says

    2016-11-21 at 4:07 am

    Hitting my 3 miles today no matter what! Got kind of side tracked last week but this week it’s on.

    Reply
  110. Stacey Raymond says

    2016-11-21 at 3:48 am

    3 miles easy!

    Reply
  111. Kylee says

    2016-11-21 at 3:21 am

    20 minute elliptical followed by 25 minute weight lifting workout.

    Reply
  112. Richard Wall says

    2016-11-21 at 3:19 am

    Nada for me. It’s a rest day.

    Reply
  113. Maggie says

    2016-11-21 at 3:07 am

    3 easy miles this morning!

    Reply
  114. Connie Peters says

    2016-11-21 at 2:24 am

    Monday = 3 miles

    Reply

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