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Hello friends! A few weeks ago I found myself chatting with my husband Collin and dear friend Ali Phillips, both fellow small business owners and event industry creatives about how frustrated I was at the lack of a unified voice for those of us in the events & weddings industry. And that sparked an idea […]

Wedding Planning

May 3, 2020

The Illinois Events Coalition

Hello friends! A few weeks ago I found myself chatting with my husband Collin and dear friend Ali Phillips, both fellow small business owners and event industry creatives about how frustrated I was at the lack of a unified voice for those of us in the events & weddings industry. And that sparked an idea […]

Wedding Planning

May 3, 2020

The Illinois Events Coalition

We’re SO excited to see this gorgeous feature in Destination I Do!  The team behind it all was amazing and we so enjoyed collaborating to create this stunning photo shoot in sunny Riviera Maya, Mexico! A Floral Fantasy In Mexico Mexico is known for stunning backdrops and beautiful beaches. What better place to showcase a […]

Destination Weddings, Press Features, Wedding Planning

February 14, 2020

A Floral Fantasy In Mexico, Featured On Destination I Do

We’re SO excited to see this gorgeous feature in Destination I Do!  The team behind it all was amazing and we so enjoyed collaborating to create this stunning photo shoot in sunny Riviera Maya, Mexico! A Floral Fantasy In Mexico Mexico is known for stunning backdrops and beautiful beaches. What better place to showcase a […]

Destination Weddings, Press Features, Wedding Planning

February 14, 2020

A Floral Fantasy In Mexico, Featured On Destination I Do

As a planner, I have to say that mixed gender wedding parties are one of my favorite facets of a modern wedding. Wedding parties have gone from sometimes feeling stuffy and full of obligatory relatives to dynamic, happy, bubbly groups of friends. If all of your closest friends happen to be female, that’s totally great […]

Trends, Wedding Planning

January 21, 2020

Mixed Gender Wedding Parties – All You Need to Know

As a planner, I have to say that mixed gender wedding parties are one of my favorite facets of a modern wedding. Wedding parties have gone from sometimes feeling stuffy and full of obligatory relatives to dynamic, happy, bubbly groups of friends. If all of your closest friends happen to be female, that’s totally great […]

Trends, Wedding Planning

January 21, 2020

Mixed Gender Wedding Parties – All You Need to Know

Working with Gabrielle and Justin was such a wonderful experience. From their individual style, to detail in decor and thoughtfulness towards one another, Gabrielle and Justin complement each other in every way. Their natural eye for design and attention to detail translates cohesively from start to finish. Justin was the most organized and attentive groom […]

Chicago Weddings, Wedding Planning

December 16, 2019

Gabrielle & Justin: A Langham Love Story

Working with Gabrielle and Justin was such a wonderful experience. From their individual style, to detail in decor and thoughtfulness towards one another, Gabrielle and Justin complement each other in every way. Their natural eye for design and attention to detail translates cohesively from start to finish. Justin was the most organized and attentive groom […]

Chicago Weddings, Wedding Planning

December 16, 2019

Gabrielle & Justin: A Langham Love Story

Exciting news! Michelle was recently invited to talk on Essential Wedding Podcast, hosted by Whitney Drake.  The Essential Wedding Podcast is centered around having conversations that will “encourage mindfulness and intention during your engagement season.” With topics ranging from The 5 Love Languages to Must Knows For Booking Your Wedding Photographer, The Essential Wedding Podcasts […]

Podcast, Press Features, Tips, Wedding Planning

November 18, 2019

Michelle on Essential Wedding Podcast

Exciting news! Michelle was recently invited to talk on Essential Wedding Podcast, hosted by Whitney Drake.  The Essential Wedding Podcast is centered around having conversations that will “encourage mindfulness and intention during your engagement season.” With topics ranging from The 5 Love Languages to Must Knows For Booking Your Wedding Photographer, The Essential Wedding Podcasts […]

Podcast, Press Features, Tips, Wedding Planning

November 18, 2019

Michelle on Essential Wedding Podcast

These two were so wonderful to work with! Not only are they gorgeous, but they have the warmest hearts and the biggest senses of humor. They are also so close to their families and wanted to make sure that there was something for everyone at the wedding that we were creating. Their style is pretty […]

Destination Weddings, Wedding Planning

September 4, 2019

Timeless Love: Samantha & Michael

These two were so wonderful to work with! Not only are they gorgeous, but they have the warmest hearts and the biggest senses of humor. They are also so close to their families and wanted to make sure that there was something for everyone at the wedding that we were creating. Their style is pretty […]

Destination Weddings, Wedding Planning

September 4, 2019

Timeless Love: Samantha & Michael

Fall is right around the corner, and you know what that means – sweaters! and pumpkins and crisp weather! And, of course – weddings!  While summer used to be the undisputed “wedding season,” the autumn months are becoming a popular time to get married; according to Weddingwire, 38% of couples got married in the fall […]

Wedding Planning

August 27, 2019

Fall Favorites

Fall is right around the corner, and you know what that means – sweaters! and pumpkins and crisp weather! And, of course – weddings!  While summer used to be the undisputed “wedding season,” the autumn months are becoming a popular time to get married; according to Weddingwire, 38% of couples got married in the fall […]

Wedding Planning

August 27, 2019

Fall Favorites

From the moment I learned that my beautiful, funny, stylish, imaginative client was inspired by both the still life of a dutch masters painting and the romance of “The Ball” painted by Victor Gabriel Gilbert, I was instantly in love with them, their story, and this wedding. To bring to life a wedding inspired by art, […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings, Wedding Planning

August 22, 2019

Old World Romance in NYC

From the moment I learned that my beautiful, funny, stylish, imaginative client was inspired by both the still life of a dutch masters painting and the romance of “The Ball” painted by Victor Gabriel Gilbert, I was instantly in love with them, their story, and this wedding. To bring to life a wedding inspired by art, […]

Destination Weddings, Real Weddings, Wedding Planning

August 22, 2019

Old World Romance in NYC

When it comes to wedding fashion, most of us spend all our time worrying about what brides wear. What kind of gown, maybe a pantsuit? Which shoes – and should all the bridesmaids match? How will they accessorize? But in 2019, gentlemen everywhere are upping the style ante and bringing their A-game to the altar, […]

Wedding Planning

June 5, 2019

The Latest Groom Trends

When it comes to wedding fashion, most of us spend all our time worrying about what brides wear. What kind of gown, maybe a pantsuit? Which shoes – and should all the bridesmaids match? How will they accessorize? But in 2019, gentlemen everywhere are upping the style ante and bringing their A-game to the altar, […]

Wedding Planning

June 5, 2019

The Latest Groom Trends

Every moment of the wedding day deserves to be perfectly captured through pictures. You deserve to have the kind of wedding photo album you will love not just months after the big day, but many years from now as well. You want to be able to look back with your spouse and family, smiling and […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

May 3, 2019

First Look Photos, Should You Do Them?

Every moment of the wedding day deserves to be perfectly captured through pictures. You deserve to have the kind of wedding photo album you will love not just months after the big day, but many years from now as well. You want to be able to look back with your spouse and family, smiling and […]

Tips, Wedding Planning

May 3, 2019

First Look Photos, Should You Do Them?

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