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When Hope, from Rialto Theatre , originally shared this couple’s story and asked if anyone would be interested in gifting this couple, it had quick interest. Volunteers and vendors came together to make the day possible. You see, Jose and Kim met in the Army, and have since spent the last five years together in service to […]

This weekend we celebrate the day everything changed! Maybe you have had a traditional family gathering planned since last annum and already have an untouched spring table ready for guests. Or maybe you are more like me and the plans tend not to make it from your head to your hands until the last few […]

Something brides may not often think of in the haze of wedding planning is how to serve the wedding professionals that are serving them. Kindness is in style every day, especially the big day and it should extend to everyone in attendance. From the submitter: “As I entered Annie’s bridal suite there was an overall […]

As fun as hosting pretty dinner parties and hiding pastel eggs may be, this is not what it is about. But my words could never do it justice. So, instead, I’m inviting you to read His Word, whether you dive into the pages of the Bible on your own couch or gather with a group […]

This French destination wedding struck a balance between fancy and fun. From the mother of the bride’s fabulous pink hat to the poolside flamingo float, it is a lesson in marrying formal and casual styles. It reminds me just a bit of the royal wedding last year, which also blended two countries and two styles, […]

Grandma was the flowergirl in Christine and Mike’s intimate wedding. The bride hadn’t even met the photographer and caterer or seen the venue before the wedding day. Her simple requirements were that she wanted an outdoor wedding and to make it all about family. She hired her planner about 2 months from the big day […]

From the photographer: “The beauty of being a wedding photographer… each wedding is unique, each couple has a story, every venue is special, … and no wedding will ever be the same as the last. Being able to capture these ‘once in a lifetime moments’ is what makes us coming back over and over… Each […]

There’s a sweet reason why part of this engagement session took place in a grocery store. Scroll down to see the photos and find out why. Their dog joined them for some cute snaps too! From the photographer: “Julius and Catherine’s love story began when they were 16 and met working at the grocery store […]

Use what you have to make what’s around you beautiful. What a lovely sentiment to apply to life and wedding planning! Here are three beautiful ways to use heirlooms on your wedding day: A vintage wedding gown. Whether you find your gown at an antique shop or use your grandmother’s dress, whether you tweak it […]

There was a surprise waiting on the mountaintop for this couple’s winter engagement session. Rudy and Kayla rode to the top of the mountain to find snow in each direction! Don’t forget to cultivate your relationship while in the haze of wedding planning. You can even make your engagement session an adventure. You could: Visit […]

This photoshoot incorporated hues close to not one, but two Pantone colors of the year – 2018 and 2019, violet and coral! They may not have been exact matches to the color swatches but what a beautiful pair they could be for a spring or summer wedding; colors like a sunset. Scroll to see what […]