Decide what’s important to you

August 19, 2006 began as an ordinary day for Stephen and Stephanie. These two have been known to be impulsive and do things on a whim with little notice to anyone, so heading to the beach sounded like a good idea that afternoon. So off to Gulf Shores, AL they went. After going for a …

Be flexible and book your date with vendors early.

On April 2, 2009 my husband (then boyfriend), Whit, surprised me with a picnic in the park.  It had been flooding all day and the sun came out just long enough for us to have our picnic under the gazebo at the park. I remember everything was so wet that even the towels we brought to lay on the benches of the …

Enjoy it; don’t rush through it.

My first thought upon sharing advice to new brides is to tell them to relish in the process of planning their wedding.  I have seen too many friends finding themselves stressed and weighed down through the wedding planning process, when it’s supposed to be a fun time where you celebrate and “be married” as so …