The Benefits of a Receiving Line

Yay for receiving lines! I'm a big fan... Receiving lines are momentary one-on-ones with your guests where you have this wonderful opportunity to meet, greet, and thank each...

On Hand-Crafting the Wedding Invitation

You remember Lisa and Johnathon don't you? Adorable couple. Soon to be married! Well, as graphic designer for MagnetStreet, Lisa has designed lots of Save the Dates and...

Rose-Theme Engagement Session

Remember Lauren and Peter and their rose-themed wedding we shared here... Well, I couldn't resist sharing their adorable rose-themed engagement session as well. Jen Culotta of...

Beautiful Fall Bouquets

To inspire you this fall... check out these bouquets from InStyle Weddings Striking combination of: coelus, lisianthus, Japanese toad lily, jasmine foliage and green hydrangea...

A Place to Unwind

For me, the best time of day is the early morning. It's the only time of day when the house is quiet and I feel that all the world is perfect, peaceful, and my stomach is flat...

Black and White Damask With Green Accent

Damask patterns are gorgeous! They've been around for ages, literally. And when paired with a beautiful color... old world meets modern world in a way that is very exciting...

Real Wedding: Peter and Lauren

our designs YOUR WAY... where I get to show YOU off! Our real wedding today can easily be entitled Traditional With a Twist ... so fun and creative and such a lovely color...

Real Wedding: Dan and Katie

I'm thrilled to showcase Twin Cities wedding and portrait photographer, Jessica Sanders Newbauer and this fun and colorful Minneapolis wedding starring newlyweds... Dan and...

Taper Candles As Centerpieces

Modern yet timeless. Budget friendly too! This table setting just oozes elegance and romance in such a simple way doesn't it? And I love the eclectic look of using a variety...

Non-Traditional Weddings and Compromises

Maybe... you want to elope, wear a red wedding dress, let out your rockabilly side, walk down the aisle in your converse sneakers or carry feathers instead of flowers. Perhaps...

Remembering…

Every year this beautiful "Tribute in Lights" commemorates 9/11/01 by using many many search lights to create these two light columns that are placed next to the World Trade...

Retro Style Cocktail Dresses

Looking for just the right little black cocktail dress for the wedding rehearsal dinner or the honeymoon... or simply as a must- have in your wardrobe? Glamorous. Sexy...