So a couple of months ago, Danielle came to me with a crazy good idea (as she usually does) and was like: “What if we did an audio guest book, but for vendors, and we posted sound bytes from it in a summer Instagram series?” And I was like: “Why not, let’s do it” (as […]

CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve officially chosen your forever soulmate. <3 *cue swoons and sighs* If your left hand is suddenly feeling a little heavier, the floodgates should be opening any minute now. That is, the million opinions from friends and family, endless questions about the wedding day, and an Instagram feed full of wedding inspo, must do’s, […]

I’m a wedding planner, so obviously I am passionate about weddings. The vision, the timeline, the vibes. But I’m even more passionate about MARRIAGE. Specifically, I am passionate about planning for the marriage, not just for the wedding day. I am passionate about this season of life that we love to call your Engagement Era. […]

If you’re newly engaged, you’ve probably asked yourself some version of this question:  What exactly does a wedding planner do?  Or maybe:  What are the responsibilities of a wedding planner, really? From the outside, wedding planning can look like mood boards, venue tours, and someone making sure the flowers show up.  But in reality, a […]

When I was in kindergarten, my teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up.  I told her I wanted to be a flower shop owner.  Why you may ask? Well, I believed that flowers brought people happiness and I wanted to make others smile.  Now, you would think that I would […]

One story we hear time and time again is Catholic couples booking their reception venue before starting marriage prep… only to find out that you won’t finish Pre-Cana in time for your wedding date. Now, you have the infamous dilemma: do you give up your dream venue or your sacred ceremony?  As a wedding planner, […]

So you just got engaged! First of all, congrats! Second of all, BEWARE of the venue that advertises a “wedding coordinator included” with the rental fees. 90% of the time, this “perk” is actually a venue coordinator disguised as a wedding coordinator. I’m not saying don’t book the venue (so don’t panic if you already […]

So you’re OFFICIALLY engaged and excited to plan your special day… Until the big, daunting question arises: what kind of wedding planner should I hire?! And what is even the difference between a wedding planner vs a wedding coordinator? Well, you’ve come to the right place and we are so glad you asked! In order […]

To Have or Not To Have a Wedding Gap If you’re getting married in a church, choosing your wedding timeline can be especially challenging. Aligning church and reception timing, sorting through travel times, and still making sure the day doesn’t feel rushed.  If you’re here, you’ve likely reached the point where you need to make […]

Step 0: Stop and celebrate. Seriously, DO NOT skim over this step! Pause everything! Before spreadsheets, before Pinterest boards, before venue tours… have you truly taken the time to celebrate this milestone yet? If not, this is your sign to step away from wedding planning for a minute and be fully present in your engagement. […]