FROM A WEDDING VENDOR & FORMER BRIDE

inspiration, tips, & value

Welcome to my blog! Here you will find my best kept wedding inspiration, tips, and value from things I learned while planning my own wedding to things I learned while working as a vendor!

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Behind the Design

real weddings

Anna and Mackenzie

Elevated Cottage

Melanie & Tyler

Enchanted Garden

Jillian & Michael

Winter Elegance

recent posts

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Part 2 – The Reception Have you ever attended a wedding and either got frustrated about something or thought to yourself, “I would have done it differently?” We probably all have at one point or another, so when you are finally in the position of planning your own child’s wedding, keep all those things in […]

For Couples, Planning Tips

Venue Shopping With Your Guests In Mind: The Reception

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Melanie, Tyler, I hit it off from the very first consultation! And no wonder, they are high school sweethearts who love the shore, just like Joe and I! 

Inspiration, Real Weddings

The Mill Lakeside Manor, Spring Lake, NJ

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Have you ever attended a wedding and either got frustrated about something, or thought to yourself, “I would have done it differently?” We probably all have at one point or another, so when you are finally in the position of planning your own wedding, keep all those things in mind!

For Couples, Planning Tips

Venue Shopping With Your Guests In Mind: Cocktail Hour

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Joe and I got engaged in April 2019 and were set to get married July 2020 and then COVID hit. After many back and forths, we made the decision to still get married in July 2020 even though we postponed our reception to July 2021.

For Couples, Inspiration, Planning Tips

Should you do a First Look or Not?