Madison and Kieran’s wedding day was full of happy tears, excited anticipation, crazy lightning storms, homemade cheesecake and delicious donuts, and ended with dancing and incredible rain. Madison and Kieran were one of the sweetest couples we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Madison is a full-time nursing student (she was even in a school […]

Okay I’m going to say it: STOP hiring wedding vendors that aren’t licensed or insured. It’s unsafe for you, your wedding, and honestly, your sanity. The main reason that people hire unlicensed and uninsured vendors is because they think they’re getting a major deal. Sure, you’re paying less money for these vendors, but you’re not […]

Katy and Tanor met in Spanish class at their high school in Redmond, Oregon in 2011. Katy was one year older than him, and at the time, not interested in dating a younger man. They did end up becoming friends, but drifted apart in 2014 when Katy moved to Corvallis to attend OSU and Tanor […]

Wondering how to include your pet in your wedding? There are definitely lots of different options, but some of them aren’t going to be possible for everyone. A lot of this depends on venue regulations, your pet’s temperament, the location of your venue, and more. The great thing is that even if you can’t physically […]

Let’s chat all about cocktail hour! Most weddings have something in between the ceremony and reception called the cocktail hour. While most guests know what this means (tehe…drinks and food), many wedding couples have no idea what happens for them during this process. What does this mean for the couple? Well, it kind of depends […]

Wondering what to put on a wedding registry? We get this question all the time. Registries can feel awkward and uncomfortable – it’s basically asking for stuff. However, having a registry can be so helpful and can deter people from bringing random items that you may not want or need. Let’s break down the must-haves […]

Should you have children at the wedding? Honestly, this is totally personal preference! If you’re dying to have kids at your wedding or simply don’t care, then let ’em come! However, if you’re hesitant, worried, or just don’t like the idea, you don’t have to have children there. There’s also some happy mediums that you […]

When deciding on wedding entertainment, you are most likely deciding on a dj or live band. There are definitely pros and cons of each! There are also a few factors to decipher on when deciding between a dj or live band, like budget, theme, wedding goals, etc. Pros of a DJ: Cons of a DJ: […]

Creating a wedding budget can be a daunting task. We totally get it. You’ve most likely never planned a wedding before, most likely haven’t seen actual price quotes for wedding vendors, and probably aren’t sure where to even start. Let’s break it down. First, establish your maximum spend for your wedding. Make sure this is […]

Holiday craziness is HERE, and we know how that can feel with family, especially when you’re planning a wedding. Whether you just got engaged or your wedding is next year, we get it. Families love to insert their opinions about your wedding, your planning process, what you should/shouldn’t do, and more. It can feel so […]