When we were on our honeymoon we had some long talks about family traditions and ideas for our first year of marriage. We wanted to start some fun special annual traditions. Since our first Christmas we've had the tradition of making a fort a week or two before Christmas.... it's called Fort Christmas. So this year we built our special fort and added a new tradition to the mix...
I loved the idea of 12 Dates of Christmas (inspired by Rockstar Diaries). We each wrote down six small dates, mixed them up and sealed them! Each day we will have a small date to enjoy... they are simple things that will make these next twelve days extra special. I can't wait to open them each morning! xo. elsie
Eee!! Elsie you're so creative and inspiring - I can't wait to get married so I can share my creativeness with my man. Love the Fort Christmas idea and the 12 days idea - so cute!! You guys are the sweetest couple! :)
Hope you're having a great week!
Natalie Brooke
Posted by: Natalie Brooke | December 13, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Looks like a magical time will be had by you and the hubs! We've been married almost 10 years, and three kids later we're still trying to get some Christmas traditions in place. How perfect to start right away!
Posted by: Faith @ Ordinary Mommy Design | December 13, 2011 at 04:13 PM
I absolutely adore this! I think my love and I are going to do this for next year, since we're moving in really soon. :) Thanks for the adorable inspiration.
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline
Posted by: Jacqueline | December 13, 2011 at 04:14 PM
This is so unique! I can't wait to start some amazing and fun traditions once I'm married. Looks amazing!You are just so dang creative
Posted by: Kathryn Shaw | December 13, 2011 at 04:15 PM
How precious!!! Love everything about this.
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Posted by: Shannon | December 13, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Oh goodness! I think my husband and I are going to have to start this!
Posted by: Kelley | December 13, 2011 at 04:21 PM
That's an awesome idea! Enjoy your first Christmas as a married couple Loulou Downtown
Posted by: Loulou | December 13, 2011 at 04:25 PM
Super sweet idea! It's important to make time for dates, even when you live together/are married :)
Posted by: Frk. Vrang | December 13, 2011 at 04:31 PM
seems nice :)
-Georgia
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Posted by: Georgia | December 13, 2011 at 04:33 PM
What a precious idea!!!
Love it!
Smiles,
The Joyful Thrifter
Posted by: The Joyful Thrifter | December 13, 2011 at 04:34 PM
so sweet...i have to show this post to my boyfriend...
Posted by: Kiti | December 13, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Aww this is such a cute idea!! I think next year my hubby and I will start an advent calendar with cute little ideas in them =)
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Posted by: Julie | December 13, 2011 at 04:36 PM
This is such a great idea! Have an amazing Christmas as a newly married couple!
Posted by: Lauren Helen | December 13, 2011 at 04:39 PM
love this idea! so so sweet :)
Posted by: Laura | December 13, 2011 at 04:42 PM
I LOVE the 12 dates of Christmas!! It's the cutest and sweetest thing! I can't wait to do that someday when I find someone special! :)
Posted by: Kristi | December 13, 2011 at 04:43 PM
you guys are so cute!!
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Posted by: Petite and Hungry | December 13, 2011 at 04:43 PM
love this idea!
Posted by: Natalie | December 13, 2011 at 04:44 PM
Love your traditions, they're so sweet. The twelve dates of Christmas is a brilliant idea! Hope you two have a wonderful December. :]
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | December 13, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Aww! What a fantastic idea. I'm getting married next year and might have to do something similar for our first year of marriage. New traditions are so fun!!
Sarah
http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sarah Stright | December 13, 2011 at 04:48 PM
That is a lovely idea.
Posted by: Seriously Sassy Mama | December 13, 2011 at 04:55 PM