I met Dawn a while ago, through one of the many wedding related Facebook Groups we’re both members of. What started as a professional relationship, quickly morphed into a wonderful friendship. I’ve been blessed to see her grow over these past years, and I’m sure she feels the same. Dawn introduced me to Jamie at…
Spring feels like a time of renewal for me. Honestly after a month of not feeling 100% myself (hello iron infusions and gestational diabetes meds), I’m finally feeling better! I figured that’s a good time to take a look at what’s happening around here. Let’s review what this first quarter of the year has revealed!…
You may remember Karrie Michelle Floral Design’s Vendor Highlight post from last year. Today I want to chat a bit more about my numerous experiences with her and give you a few of my own tips for working with a florist! Vendor Review: Karrie Michelle Floral Design I’ve made it pretty obvious that I already…
It’s hard to find inspiration when you’re not a huge magazine person. Let’s be realistic, most tangible bridal magazines are great resources if: A) you haven’t set a budget and are day dreaming, B) You’re just looking for pretty pictures to inspire you or C) you realize they don’t set realistic expectations and you’re just…
Growing up, my dad branched out from his day job and spent years building his own business. There were times we hardly saw him, but he was always there for our school and sports events. It was a tradeoff that made me really interested in starting my own business. Believe it or not, Markie Jones…
Confession: Jake makes friends a whole lot easier than most people. I almost constantly hear stories about one of Jake’s buddies that does “this thing or that”. Jake has this odd knack for learning about people’s hobbies, and he comes home to tell me about them. I’ll be honest, he does this so often that…
I know ya’ll love wedding dress inspiration, and how hard you search to find that PERFECT gown for your big day. It’s always fun for me to see what you end up selecting. One year, I had about 4 brides arrive in very similar gowns! That was the year the blush pink underlay was super…
It’s not a secret that my favorite couples are those who aren’t “boxed in” by traditions. So it stands to reason that this waterfall adventure chasing couple instantly became my new best friends this weekend. When Gina first contacted me, she wasn’t intimidated by my growing family. It didn’t even phase her, that I would…
If you’ve followed any of my social media for a while, you’ve probably seen my cooking posts. I tend to stick the majority of them on my personal IG, but every so often I slip one into my biz stuff too. Just recently you may have seen my “What’s Cooking” post. This time, we’re going…
By now, I’m willing to bet you’ve seen all the times I’ve mentioned Altimeter Cabin. (If you’re out of the loop, check here, here, here and most recently here). It’s our favorite getaway spot and the perfect spot for your elopement or VERY intimate cabin wedding! Weddings at Altimeter Cabin I’ve loved getting to watch…
Let’s be honest, I do it for the cake – Me, semi-sarcastically at 99% of weddings Now’s the time for cake inspiration. If we’re all being honest, there’s never not a good time for cake. Bad day? Cake. Celebration? Cake. Second Tuesday in January? Cake. But what do you do when cake isn’t your dessert…
What’s a wedding mood? That feeling you get when you walk into a wedding… that’s the best way to describe a wedding “mood”. No matter what mood you’re hoping for at your wedding, many are easy to piece together elements for the perfect day. Below are five popular wedding moods and tips on how to…
