marriage, Thoughts

Navigating Love & Marriage from Different Backgrounds

I come from a broken home. A blended family. Whatever you want to call it. My parents weren’t together. And growing up, I always thought I’d end up with another man who came from a broken home. It always seemed like having your parents together was almost like an elite club that you had to… Continue reading Navigating Love & Marriage from Different Backgrounds

Bridal, Thoughts, Wedding Planning

Celebrating My New Last Name While Saying Goodbye to My Old One

Officially Mrs. Crystina Thompson. Lugo-Beach is now the last name of my past. It's an emotional process, but it's a decision I'm so glad I made. For those who knew me growing up, I was always pretty set on the fact that I would never get married. It didn't feel like a priority to me,… Continue reading Celebrating My New Last Name While Saying Goodbye to My Old One