Our Butter Yellow & Brown Love Story: From Prom to Red Carpet (and how we kept it real)

Okay so I was looking through old photos the other day, you know how it goes, you start scrolling and then suddenly it’s 3 AM and you’re deep in the archives. And I stumbled upon our prom pics from 2011. Like, way back. And then I saw a pic of us from our first red carpet event this year, and I just had to share this realization with you guys bc it’s kinda wild. I mean, I love a good full-circle moment, but this one? This one hit different :,)

It hit me like a ton of bricks, actually. From prom 2011 to our first red carpet in 2025 (yeah, I know, time flies and I’m still trying to figure out where the last decade went hahah), it looks like butter yellow and brown have always been our thing. Like, always. I didn’t even realize it until I put the pictures side-by-side. It’s like some subconscious style choice we’ve been making for over a decade. And honestly, it made me smile sm. It’s just so… us.

The Prom Days: Butter Yellow & Brown, Baby!

So, prom 2011. Gosh, that feels like a lifetime ago, but also just yesterday. I remember the dress hunt like it was yesterday. I wanted something that felt special but also just… me. And I found this dress, it was this beautiful butter yellow. Not too bright, not too pale, just that perfect, soft, happy yellow. I loved it. And Tanner, bless his heart, he was always down for whatever. He got a brown tie to match. I mean, we were peak high school fashion, right? Looking back, I can’t help but laugh a little bit at the hair, the makeup, the whole vibe. But also, I look at those pictures and I see two kids who were just so excited to be together. So excited for the night, for the future, for everything. I remember feeling so pretty, and so loved. And Tanner, he looked so handsome in his suit. He always does. He’s always been my hype man, even back then. He made me feel like the most beautiful girl in the room, even if I was just a gangly teenager with a questionable spray tan hahah. It was simple, it was sweet, and it was us. And apparently, it was butter yellow and brown.

Fast Forward to the Red Carpet: Still Our Colors

Okay, so now fast forward to 2025. Our first red carpet. Can you even believe it? I still can’t. I was freakin out, ngl. Like, what do you even wear to something like that? It’s not prom, it’s a whole different ballgame. I wanted to look chic, sophisticated, but still feel like Lo. I didn’t want to wear something that felt like a costume. And after trying on what felt like a million dresses (Tanner was a saint through that whole process, bless him), I found it. This gorgeous, elegant dress. And what color was it? You guessed it. Butter yellow. I swear, I didn’t even think about prom when I picked it out. It just felt right. It felt soft and warm and happy, just like that prom dress all those years ago. And Tanner? He wore a brown suit. A really nice, tailored brown suit. And when we stood there, side-by-side, on that red carpet, all fancy and grown up, it was like looking at a grown-up version of our prom picture. The same colors, the same feeling. Just a little more sparkle, a lot more life lived, and three beautiful girls waiting for us back home. I looked at him, and he looked at me, and we both just smiled. It was one of those moments where you just know. You just know that some things are meant to be. And that feeling? It’s priceless.

The Evolution of Style (and Us)

It’s funny how your style evolves, isn’t it? From high school dances to red carpets, from casual dates to now, raising our sweet girls. My style has definitely changed. I’ve learned what works for me, what makes me feel confident, what makes me feel comfortable. But some things, like my love for soft, warm colors, have stayed constant. And I think that’s kinda beautiful. It’s like, even as we grow and change and experience new things, there’s still this core of who we are that remains. And for Tanner and me, that core has always been about just being ourselves, together. We’ve been through so much, and we’ve grown so much, but at the heart of it all, we’re still those two kids from prom. Just a little wiser, a little more tired (hahah, thanks kids), and a whole lot more grateful.

Keeping It Real Through the Years

I think what I love most about this whole butter yellow and brown realization is that it speaks to something deeper than just clothes. It’s about consistency. It’s about finding your person, and sticking with them through thick and thin. It’s about having a foundation that’s so strong, so real, that even when everything else changes, that core connection stays the same. Tanner and I, we’ve always tried to keep it real. We’re not perfect, by any means. We have our moments, just like any couple. But we always come back to each other, always support each other, always laugh with each other. He’s my rock, my best friend, and the best dad to our girls. And I couldn’t imagine doing any of this without him. Whether we’re in butter yellow and brown, or sweats and messy buns, we’re us. And that’s what matters.

What This Means to Me Now

Looking at those pictures, from prom to the red carpet, it’s not just about the colors. It’s about the journey. It’s about how far we’ve come, and how much we’ve built together. It’s about those little moments that become big memories. It’s about realizing that sometimes, the simplest things, like a favorite color combo, can hold so much meaning. It’s a reminder that even when life gets crazy (and with three girls, it’s always crazy!), there are these beautiful constants. These anchors. And for me, that’s Tanner, and our family. They are my butter yellow and brown. My comfort, my joy, my everything. And I’m just so incredibly grateful for it all. So next time you’re scrolling through old photos, take a moment. You might just find a little piece of your own story, a little thread that connects everything, and it might just make your heart burst like mine did :,)