Coming home after a few days away is like entering a whole new world of possibilities.  Stepping away allows me to clear my head, refresh and refocus.  We skipped town for a couple of days last weekend, purposely leaving my laptop cord behind, so we could soak up some sun and Lake Michigan air. It […]

Photo by Shannon Scott {Smug Shots} Tuesday morning I dug head first into some ceremony details and timelines for my August couple.  As I looked through the specifics of the service, I could not help but feel overwhelmingly excited.  Seriously.  There was love displayed on that page! Now we’ve all been to the wedding ceremony […]

Just a little recap from earlier in this story, I was feeling a nudge to leave my comfortable job and to spend more time with my family, while focusing more on what matters in life.  I acted on that, but perhaps I stepped in the wrong direction… (for more, read part 1 here.) It seemed […]

I let fear hold me back.  That’s an honest and open, bold and truthful statement.  I get scared and am unsure of what my next step in life should be. Two years ago (summer 2011), I received a promotion to Dining Room Manager at the restaurant where I was currently employed.  It was a decent […]

I simply adore looking at bridal fashions.  And while traditions stay close to my heart, I cannot seem to ignore the new trends in bridal headpieces.  Simply swapping a tulle hat or adding a floral headband can completely transform your wedding day look. So which look do you prefer? {Traditional veil via Style Me Pretty […]

I was married 3 years ago today.  3 years ago Pinterest did not exist and wedding blogs were yet to dominate the internet planning world.  I purchased bridal magazines and used creations from my very own imagination.  3 years ago I had a wedding filled with rustic and earthy details that have long since been […]

Photo by Hetler Photography Many people hear the words “wedding planner” (or coordinator, etc) and immediately get this vision of someone who is going to come in and take over your wedding day, dictating every decision from venues to colors to day-of timelines –  creating an event that is not even close to representing you […]