If you’ve hung around here much, you’ll know I’ve been married twice. The first time was in 2007 and the second in October 2018. You wouldn’t believe how much the wedding planning process has changed in 11 years. Quick & Simple Wedding Planning In 2007 the planning process felt much different. Putting together a wedding…
On Monday, October 14th, the all-inclusive Monte Cristo Ballroom abruptly closed the business down leaving couples without a wedding. The heartbreaking chaos of the last few days for these couples included scrambling and changing their wedding plans and/or dates. In an amazing effort, the wedding community has banded together to help these couples reinvent their…
What happens when you combine peanut butter, bacon and everyone’s favorite King of Rock? Boss Mama’s Kitchen and the Elvis Burger happen. On a recent date night with my husband, we ran into Jen with Boss Mama’s Kitchen and got a taste of her fantastic eats! I knew I’d want to find the truck again,…
Networking has been a major factor in my business, and I met Korrine online through a local networking group. The funny part of this story is when she messaged me through IG, because there was a woman at her kid’s school who looked just like me. Low and behold, our kids DO go to the…
Always on the hunt for AMAZING PIZZA? If your answer is yes, I got you boo. Today we’re chatting with Sirius Wood Fired Pizza. I was honored to meet owners Holly & Chuck Preble at the January 2019 Tacoma Wedding Show. Lucky for me, my booth was placed right next to theirs, which helped out…
It’s always an honor when couples choose to book you without meeting first. It’s the ultimate level of trust. For Karrie Michelle Floral Design and I, we both had the honor of helping make Jazmine and Dominic’s Seattle Elopement Dreams come true. When Jazmine showed me the stunning bouquet that Karrie designed for her, I…
The Pacific Northwest home to the gorgeous San Juan Islands and getting married on them is such a marvelous romantic idea! Of course, destination weddings and island weddings both pose some special circumstances and possible complications. I’ve gathered some awesome tips from the best of the best in the wedding industry to help you plan…
Just like shooting at golden hour, romantic sunset portraits are quickly becoming a thing every photographer yearns for. Brides and grooms long for those picture perfect moments of bliss together. But what’s the deal behind the sunset portraits? Romantic Sunset Portraits offer Beautiful Light First the thing I think of when someone suggests romantic sunset…
There are so many options in Washington for intimate PNW wedding planning! With the small number of people you can basically do a “pop-up” wedding wherever you want. The fewer people that are attending, the more options you have for locations. I’ve gathered a few of my favorite ideas below! A really neat AirBNB I…
Looking for a fun, fabulous first look idea? Many fun fabulous first look ideas can be found on Pinterest, but these are my favorites! From the common “stand here and tap him on the shoulder” to more creative ideas, I’ve brainstormed a short list to help spark your own ideas! Common First Look The most…