This day was a dream day. When I first started chatting with E+F and they said they wanted to have their reception at Nectar Lounge I was immediately all in! The day was casual and fun, but structured and planned – my favorite kind of day. The ladies got ready at home, and the bridesmaids […]

“Make it yours!” If you’re one of my couples, you’ve heard me say this at least once. L+A had no problem making the wedding their own while letting all of the vendors add their own touch. I’ll never get over watching the bride and groom play soccer in their full wedding attire surrounded by their […]

Photography: Kandace Photography Planning: Something Blue Productions Venue: Bernardus Lodge Videography: Iron & Fern Florals: Gavita Flora Entertainment: Belmont Entertainment  Bakery: Tart + Tin Papergoods: Hudson Paperie Signage: Made & True Rentals: Theoni Collection  Linens: Pleasanton Rentals Beauty: Blush Monterey Dress: Monique Lhuillier Dress Boutique: Bridal Galleria Suit: The Black Tux

My 2023 wedding season started in the most amazing way, my best friend of over 20 years got married! There are a thousand things I would say about this wedding, but just like on the day, I start to cry to happy tears, so here are some detail highlights! The dreamy bride made her adorable […]

There are truly no words to describe how much I love and adore these two and their perfectly fall wedding last November – complete with sooooo many pumpkins! Working with L+S was an absolute dream, they had a clear vision but let us have a lot of fun with bringing it to life. The world […]

Instead of hearing from me about this beautiful classic day, I’m going to share with you an interview with the bride about it! Kelly Lynn Knight, who works in real estate development, and Thomas Porter Mitchell, an account executive at a digital advertising company, met while attending Lake Forest College and had their first date […]