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Music is one of the most important components of an event. And I mean any event, but ESPECIALLY weddings. Even the music that is playing while your guests are eating dinner can help set the mood and tone for the rest of the evening. It can also help tell a story or represent your personalities. […]

How to Pick the Perfect Wedding DJ or Band

May 18, 2020

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Jessica & Austin Saturday, January 11, 2020Empire MillsMadison, GA Our Planning Time Together Jessica and I started planning together 6 months before the wedding. She had already clued me in on her color-scheme and some other design ideas before this, so I was SO excited to get started. Her vision was classic black-tie with a […]

Jessica & Austin- 1.11.20

Apr 23, 2020

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I bet you $1 million that if you’ve recently gotten engaged and someone asked you how wedding planning is going you’ve answered with something like “it’s great, I just don’t know where to start!” Am I right?  If this is you, don’t worry, EVERYONE feels this way – especially during our current COVID-19 situation. But […]

How to Start Wedding Planning while Social Distancing

Apr 7, 2020

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Kathleen & Josh Saturday, September 7, 2019The Ruins at Kellum ValleyCleveland, GA Our Planning Time Together Kat and I started planning together just a few weeks before the wedding. Kat actually went to high school with my husband, Alex, so we were both super excited when she called and asked if I could help tie […]

Kathleen & Josh 9.7.19

Mar 31, 2020

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Jordan & Justin Saturday, December 28, 2019Empire MillsMadison, GA Our Planning Time Together Jordan and I started planning together 6 weeks before the wedding. Our 6 weeks together was even more special because we actually went to college together at Georgia College & State University! It was so fun to get to not only help […]

Jordan & Justin 12.28.19

Mar 23, 2020

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Okay, I know January is typically the month of setting goals, but honestly, we took some much-needed time off in January, so guess what? Now we’re talking goals in February/almost March. Today I want to do a little “year in review” for 2019 and talk about what goals we have set for 2020! Goal setting […]

J & J Year-in-Review & 2020 Goals

Feb 27, 2020

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Siera & Boone Saturday, November 2, 2019Hyatt Regency Grand CypressOrlando, FL Their Story A few years ago, Siera & Boone were both geology students at the University of Alabama. They had a lot of classes together, but really started to click when they were in geochemistry together. They continued to hang out as friends for […]

Siera & Boone- 11.2.19

Jan 4, 2020

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Why are wedding vendors so expensive? Once you start wedding planning, the first thing you’ll want to do is start looking at vendor options. You’ll look at photographers, videographers, planners, venues- all the things. But you’ll soon figure out that these vendors are not cheap. And when this realization hits you, you may be a […]

Why are Wedding Vendors so Expensive?

Dec 18, 2019

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Brittany & Shane Saturday, June 29, 2019Bass Lake FarmsCulbert, Georgia Their Story Brittany and Shane first met at a party that Brittany’s brother was hosting a few years ago. After their first date at Andretti’s where they raced go karts, they pretty much knew this was it. In April 2019, Shane popped the question and […]

Brittany & Shane – 6.29.19

Dec 16, 2019

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Okay, who here thought acne would go away once you became an adult? This was something I believed to my core and sincerely prayed for as a teen. One day, when I turned into an “adult” my skin would magically become as clear and luminous as the movie stars. Guess what? This DIDN’T happen. And […]

How to Prep Acne-Prone Skin for your Wedding Day

Dec 3, 2019

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