For so many reasons, both 2020 and 2021 were years like no other. Between the global pandemic, civil unrest in America, and a presidential election, the world changed. And so, weddings changed with it. But one byproduct of the difficult couple of years were all the ways couples got creative in celebrating their love, even if they couldn’t do it in the way they first imagined. Looking back, here’s how weddings changed over the last two years. 

What We Loved About Weddings the Last Two Years

Curious where you can listen and learn from us? As we open up enrollment for our community of creatives in Educate | Empower | Encourage we wanted to share all of the spots online for you to dip your toes in the water with us and get a feel for who we are and what […]

Podcast Roundup

Last week, one of our favorite publications, BRIDES, released their Best Planners in America list and we are humbled and thrilled to have been included in this coveted distinction. It is a blessing to be able to do what you love, but to be recognized as one of the best is nearly beyond words. We […]

BRIDES Best Wedding Planners in America

With the new year (and engagement season!) upon us and in full swing, we’re turning our eyes toward the fabulous fashion that is set to come our way in 2021. To get a pulse on all things bridal, we went straight to the source and asked Gabrielle Hurwitz, owner & founder of Gabrielle Hurwitz Bridal […]

Bridal Fashion

The minute holiday decorations start going up, we know that our favorite season of the year is about to start: engagement season! Even more than Valentine’s Day, the end of the calendar year is the time when most couples decide to take the first step in making their union official. In that spirit, we’ve found […]

Our Favorite Engagement Ring Trends

In our Dreamy Domestic Wedding Destinations series, we highlight our favorite wedding destinations and venues across the country. In our third edition, we’re heading out west to the Rocky Mountain Range for the most breath-taking spots to exchange vows. Caldera House  Forget all of your negative associations with wood-paneled walls, because this is definitely not […]

Dreamy Domestic Wedding Destinations: Rocky Mountains

With Thanksgiving upon us, naturally it’s a time to take a breath, step back and enjoy the fruits of our labor, both in our personal and professional relationships. During such a tumultuous season, the biggest blessing we have experienced has wholeheartedly been the creation, development and growth of our Educate | Empower | Encourage community […]

Gratitude

It is a special treat to celebrate alongside each and every one of our couples and y’all, Maggie and Andrew are no exception. This former Miss Arkansas and her Memphis-based Student Body President beau are as pretty on the inside as they are on the outside. Did somebody say “power couple?” Yup, that’s them!  Anyways, […]

Maggie + Andrew: An Arkansas Engagement Session

We know more than anyone that prepping and packing for a destination wedding involves a lot of organization pre-takeoff. There’s so much to consider: footwear, and formalwear, then accessories and hair tools. Not to mention checking the weather for any last-minute surprises. After all, no one likes to be unprepared halfway across the country—or the […]

Carry-On Essentials for Destination Wedding Guests

When we began working with Margaret and Matthew on their wedding, we knew it would be something very personal and unique. They were living in Los Angeles and planned to hold their wedding on her family’s farm retreat in Central Alabama. Margaret’s parents spent much of their time traveling from their home in Dallas to […]

Artful Gathering: A private residence intimate boho wedding