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 […]

“I was nervous, anxious, excited and most of all…happy. I was marrying the woman I love and knew I was able to spend the rest of my life with her.” Photo by Shannon Scott Photography {Smug Shots} A couple weeks ago I shared a post about pleasing everyone on your wedding day, giving  little snippets […]

A couple months ago I got in touch with a bride who had discussed using my services, but never really committed.  Just as a friendly follow-up, I dropped her a little note to say hello and see if she needed any help. Her response was no, she’s more of a DIY bride. Photo by Shannon […]

Wedding season is just around the corner (and has actually already started for some!)  What does that mean for you? For some, that means digging through wedding registries and attending celebration after celebration this summer.  It might mean work is going to get super busy and spending time at the beach will be a distant […]

Women like to be pursued.  We like to feel wanted and loved.  We love the thought of a grand romance. It’s said that women are complicated creatures and men cannot seem to figure us out, but if you treat us right, act like you like us and stay in constant pursuit then we’ll stay happy.  […]

Does this sound like someone you know or (gulp)…you??? “I want this color, and those flowers, and the super expensive dress with the best photographer to capture all my painstaking details, and we better hire an awesome make-up artist so my face can look perfect.  And my bridesmaids, well the can wear what I tell […]

Do you know who you are?  I mean, really know who you are???  Think about what makes you tick, your motivation in life and where you are headed down the road.  Now list three words or phrases that describe you (don’t think real long, just quick, what first jumps into your mind?) Was one of […]

You’re engaged!  Let’s start planning – themes, venues, caterers, bridesmaids, dresses, flowers, colors, invitations, hotel rooms, hairstyles, cakes, bands, churches, officiants, coordinators, linens, photographers… and those are just the first few things that pop into your head! Stop!  Take a deep breath.  Before you think about one more thing, the very first thing you MUST […]