Alex & Austin

On October 1, 2022, Alex married Austin at The Barn at Timber Creek in Farmville. I had the pleasure of working with Austin and Alex for 3 months of coordination preparing for their beautiful day. Over the next few months, we worked together to make many decisions about decor, their timeline and the layout ofContinue reading “Alex & Austin”

Questions to ask during your venue tour

During those first few weeks of planning, the venue is such a key piece in your planning. After your budget and the rough guest count is set, your venue should be your next step. While venue shopping, it is easy to get caught up in what you love or hate physically about the venue. ButContinue reading “Questions to ask during your venue tour”

Unique wedding centerpieces that are not flowers

It is no secret, I love flowers! In a year that has been nothing short of creative new centerpieces are emerging. flowers can be one of the most expensive elements in a wedding depending on your style. Greenery may save you money initially but depending how you want it installed could rack up your priceContinue reading “Unique wedding centerpieces that are not flowers”

Questions to ask your vendors before you hire them

When you are newly engaged entering into the wedding world can be a whole new experience for most brides. The first steps of planning usually involves booking your vendors and securing your date. But when it comes to interviewing, and researching different vendors a lot of brides struggle with what is important to ask upContinue reading “Questions to ask your vendors before you hire them”

From Bride to Mrs.

The time you are engaged is an amazing time. Wedding planning, parties, gifts and endless gawking over your beautiful new ring. When I see someone get engaged the first thing I want to do is buy them a little something, just a congratulations “I am so happy for you” gesture. I always go for somethingContinue reading “From Bride to Mrs.”

Wedding Kisses

Is it just me or has lipstick become obsolete? Masks have totally interfered with my lipstick style. out of habit I have applied my favorite shade with the hope that when I take off my mask it will still be there. Alas, I’ve mostly ended up with kiss prints and smudges on the inside ofContinue reading “Wedding Kisses”

“So what does a day of coordinator even do?”

I get this question a lot. People who have not worked with or seen the work of a coordinator at another wedding, don’t know a lot about what goes into a smooth running wedding day. Why would they? How often do you go to a wedding and study the staff and what their job entails,Continue reading ““So what does a day of coordinator even do?””

Addie and Marshal

On October 3, 2020 Addie and Marshal tied the knot at her childhood home! My joy in life is being able to help people, turns out one of the best ways I can help people is by assisting them on their big day. With every wedding I experience I am more and more grateful forContinue reading “Addie and Marshal”

The wedding is over, now what?

I am not going to lie, getting back from the honeymoon, I wasn’t sure where to begin. Jacob and I got back from our wonderful honeymoon in Punta Cana in early November. The holidays were right around the corner and our house was full of wedding things that now had to find a new home.Continue reading “The wedding is over, now what?”

What No One Tells You About After You Getting Engaged

On June 2, 2018 the love of my life dropped to his knee on Virginia Beach Oceanfront and in one breath said “Will you marry me?”. From that moment on my life changed. Looking back on that happy time, I feel blessed that Jacob went to such length to make our engagement perfect for me.Continue reading “What No One Tells You About After You Getting Engaged”