How to Host a Stunning Wedding for 50 Guests or Less Let’s stroll down memory lane… to mid-2020 when the pandemic shut everything down and the emergence of the micro wedding exploded in popularity. As a millennial business owner, it’s been a crazy ride but we’re definitely becoming experts at pivoting. This particular pivot feels…
Congratulations, you’re engaged!!! Now comes the fun part, planning your dream wedding day. The first question is: How long do you want to be engaged? There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a long engagement, and sometimes they’re necessary when you’re planning a large extravagant bash. However, if you’re just wanting to get married right away, you…
Over the summer last year, I was added to a group on Facebook where disappointed brides were airing all the yuck on the vendors who did them dirty. When the surprise wore off (and I’d thoroughly checked to make sure my name and my vendor friend’s names weren’t in any of the posts) I could…
No we aren’t talking cow-tipping (which I’ve never actually done but I watched once in high school. Cross my heart promise.) but giving that sweet moo-la to those vendors who gave you butterflies. It’s a highly argued about topic, so it’s best to step on the sensitive side. When SHOULD you tip a vendor? Short…
We all know elopements are becoming a much more mainstream now than they were five or ten years ago. Couples are opting to save money and skip the party. But what is REALLY needed to elope? Do you have to opt for a wedding gown, florals or custom vow books? Short Answer: No. Longer answer:…
It’s no doubt we’re all feeling the crunch these last two years, while still trying to maintain the illusion we’re all financially literate. So how in the world are you supposed to pay for a wedding AND a honeymoon? What if you want something else entirely? Enter honeymoon funds: online or in person “fundraising” to…
I’m always on the lookout for adorable local spots to do engagement photos. One of those spots that’s been at the top of my list for a while is Buckley Main Street. You’d better believe I jumped at the chance to shoot there when Rachael + Mario needed a last minute engagement session! Running out…
Wouldn’t you know the most heated social media wedding group discussions stem from a single question? “How do I choose my wedding date?” Every vendor, bride, groom, brooms, former couples and their mothers have an opinion on how to do this. Don’t worry, they’ll make sure you know it too. “Don’t forget to contact your…
The song may not go, “over the Narrows and through the woods” but I can guarantee that route will take you to the prettiest venue on the peninsula. Sunflower Farms Venue the newest in rustic chic locations you’ll find here in the PNW. Jake and I had the incredible opportunity to attend a styled shoot…
Brides and grooms alike dream of that first kiss What is it that makes this moment between new husband and wife teams so special? Is it the anticipation leading up to the moment or is it just the relief that all your planning, prep and dreaming finally come true? Whatever it is, these 2018 first…
An Intimate Elopement at The Tiny Farmstay in Gig Harbor Some wedding days are grand affairs, filled with hundreds of guests, towering cakes, and dance floors that stay packed until midnight. But then, there are weddings like Murphy and Dustin’s—intimate, meaningful, and completely their own. And let me tell you, these are the kind of…
After every romantic elopement or wedding comes the question: What do you do with the dress? For many brides, the wedding dress is one of their largest expenses, coming in second only to the venue, photographer and catering. So what do you do when you CAN’T wear that gorgeous gown you splurged on? Wear it…
