I’m a week or so behind, but some girlfriends and I took a weekend getaway down to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina for a birthday celebration + end of summer trip! Kelly, Kate, Lindsey, and I spent a glorious, relaxing weekend at one of my favorite beaches (and Lindsey’s ultimate happy place). It truly was the perfect way to wrap up summer, soak up the sunshine, and then officially kickoff Fall!

We spent most of our time reading on the porch, walking on the beach, biking along the island, playing in the ocean, getting some final rays of sunshine.. and eating way too much spinach dip and copious amounts of seafood (thank you, Oceanic!). These are all some of my very favorite activites.. and spending so much time with some of my best friends sure didn’t hurt!

Here are some pictures from our wonderful beach weekend together…

wine, spinach dip, beach time, + great friends = not much better!

morning walk along the beach

I absolutely adore this picture… and these ladies!

brand new pier + biking!

lunchtime view from Oceanic – complete with dolphins!

What a wonderful weekend trip + end of summer getaway (thank you, Lindsey!!). I’m so thankful for the ability to take weekend trips with friends + come back feeling to refreshed, relaxed, and content! How did you kick off the start of autumn?!