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If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re planning your wedding. I’m probably not the first to congratulate you, but I’ll do it anyway. Congrats! What an exciting time for you and your partner as you get ready to take the next step in your journey together.  There’s just one fun little hurdle between […]

Despite all the amazing and awesome things about weddings, there’s also a not-so-great side: waste. Weddings and events can be incredibly wasteful, some of which is inevitable when you’re hosting an event of a certain size and caliber.  But there are ALWAYS ways to reduce the waste and environmental impact of your wedding. Most of […]

Once you’ve nailed down the basic details for your wedding, an important next step is creating your wedding website! Your wedding website will be the home for all the important details for your wedding and other wedding weekend activities. It also helps provide helpful information for guests on finding accommodation, transportation, things to do, etc.  […]

In honor of Dry January, I’m going to do something crazy and talk about NON-ALCOHOLIC drinks at weddings and events. I’m getting really wild, I know.  Gathering around good food and good drinks is one of the best and most special parts of any event. And it’s one of the biggest things your guests will […]

Part II of An Interview with Seattle Wedding Florist Carolyn Kulb of Folk Art Flowers Last month I had an AMAZING conversation with Seattle wedding florist (and flower farmer), Carolyn Kulb with Folk Art Flowers, who shed some light on all things floral design. If you’re a couple looking to learn more about wedding flowers […]

Bouquet by Folk Art Flowers; Photo Credit: Between the Pine Flowers are one of the few things that you’ll find at EVERY wedding. No matter the size, budget, or style of the wedding, it’s probably guaranteed that you will have some type of flowers.  With flowers, you can showcase your personality and style (even if just […]

When it comes to events, I’m always about making sure that everyone is fed.  Have you ever gone to an event and been like, “Oh good, nothing to eat! Just what I was hoping for.” Ummm, my guess is no. Food is one of the BEST parts about any celebration.  Especially the dessert, which is […]

To inspire your minimoon planning, check out this guide to 6 beautiful minimoon destinations in Washington State.

As a planner and a bride-to-be myself, I would be THRILLED if I could just cancel COVID and the havoc it’s wreaked on weddings everywhere. It seems unlikely that I’ll ever achieve that particular goal…So instead, I’m using my mental energy to think about any takeaways from wedding planning in the time of COVID. Since […]