This is where I share all my takeaways from weddings I've captured over the last five years of my career. A culmination of advice, inspiration, and beautiful imagery. Thanks for stopping by.

YOUR GUIDE for ALL THINGS WEDDINGS

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Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting, memorable times in a couple’s life, but let’s be real—it can also be one of the most stressful. Between juggling guest lists, vendors, and timelines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Enter: the wedding planner, your soon-to-be superhero. You might be wondering, “Do I really need a […]

Hiring a Wedding Planner is One of the Best Decisions You Can Make

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This was my first time in Minnesota and my very first destination wedding. The weather was amazing! It was absolutely nothing like the heat and humidity that I’m accustomed to in Houston. Jessica and Andre actually live in Houston but most of their family is in Minneapolis so they felt it only right to host […]

Spring Inspired Wedding At The Essence Event Center in St. Paul MN

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You’ve started the wedding planning process, chosen your venue, set a budget for decor and catering, and now you’re ready to get your guest list together. There are a number of websites that you can use for your guests to RSVP to your wedding. For example Zola, The Knot, WeddingWire, Minted, Appy Couple, etx. Most websites give an option to […]

How to Avoid Extra Wedding Guests

Wedding Ceremony guestseating at The Springs Event Venue in Magnolia Texas

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Small Intimate Wedding Gathering at an alternative venue space

We all expected the year 2020 to be a great year. It’s the year you decided to finally put on your wedding for all your family and friends. You picked the perfect time, the perfect date, and expected the perfect turn out. Eloping is absolutely nowhere on your radar. But what in the world is […]

Should I Elope?

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Are you considered postponing your wedding? If you’ve been planning your wedding and expecting for the day to be within the next month or two (Spring 2020) you’re in for a ride. The reality is, due to the coronavirus, a lot of couples are having to make the tough decision to change their wedding date. […]

Postponing Your Wedding

Bride and Groom sitting at sweethearts table

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