
"I always say, keep a diary and someday it'll keep you" - Mae West
A monthly journal of love, marriage, and events galore
Be fearlessly authentic. Bravely be you
“Authentic.” When trying to come up with a way to describe Ryan and Buddie’s wedding at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, authentic seemed to fit perfectly. That word not only fits the green and blue haired couple, but all of their guests. As part of their invite, the couple included a line typically not found…
Read More “Always dress like it’s the best day of your life”
When it comes to weddings, the trend is to focus on the bride. But, what about the groom[s]?! For this month’s post, we want to draw attention to some of the sharp looking men we’ve been lucky enough to work with. Black tuxedos used to be the norm; now, while clothes don’t necessarily make the…
Read More “January is the Monday of months” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
Typically, the start of the year and end of the year are the slowest months for weddings. Maybe it’s the colder weather, maybe there are already so many holidays happening during those months, couples don’t want to mix their special occasions. Whatever the reason, it always leaves us a bit in a lurch for what…
Read More “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
As we close the door on 2024, we look forward to the new year with eager optimism. While it may seem that COVID is mostly behind us, those of us in hospitality and the event industry are still feeling the effects of the pandemic. But, with each year, things continue to look more and more…
Read More “We’ll get it done!”
That phrase became a running joke between me, Corinne, and Wayne. When the couple, who live in New York, first reached out in February 2024, they let me know they both had super busy schedules, so I was fully prepared to provide a little extra prodding when things were due. But, as the phrase says,…
Read More A Love Rooted in Nature
Ciara and Chris’s love story began through their shared passion for the environment. With Ciara’s Irish heritage and Chris’s deep connection to nature, it was only fitting they chose to marry in the Redwood Grove at UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, surrounded by towering trees. Honoring an Irish tradition, the couple shared a quiet walk through…
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