Welcome friend! Grab a cup of coffee and stay a while if you want! I hope you find some sweet love stories and images that make you excited for your day, some helpful wedding planning tips, or a new lifestyle hack you can't wait to try! I love sharing anything I find that I think could help you or make your life a little easier :) I hope I can just do that with this little space on the internet!
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There is really nothing quite like a Squire’s Castle Engagement Session in the Fall. The leaves are changing, the trees are gorgeous, and of course, you get a castle as your backdrop. Let’s be honest, you can’t really go wrong with engagement photos at a castle, right? Squire’s Castle is one of my absolute favorite […]
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Sharing some of my favorite $15 and under gifts for stocking stuffers, gift exchanges, or if you’re just on a budget this year! It’s that time of year again! Our inboxes are flooded with all the deals, we’re making a list and checking it twice, and things are getting a little crazy. Today, I rounded […]
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I’m sharing my favorite tips for a better morning because honestly? I hate waking up early in the morning. But once I’m up, awake, and ready, I LOVE the excitement of a new day, and a fresh morning to get things done. Something that has really changed how my day goes is starting off my […]
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If you’re looking for some of the best locations for your Cleveland engagement session, here is a roundup of some of my favorites! Be sure to snag my FREE engagement location styled guide that includes different locations depending on what style you are going for with your sessions!
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I get it, adding another thing to your wedding to-do list? No thanks! Especially if it’s something you have to drag your fiancé to for an hour with an engagement photographer. Most guys aren’t dying to pose in front of a camera for an hour. I completely understand! All that said, I do think there are so many great benefits to having an engagement session. So if you’re one the fence about taking engagement photos, I hope this helps you gain some clarity on what some of the benefits of getting engagement photos taken are!
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Sam and Natalie are two of the sweetest humans you will ever meet! They’re a couple that makes me feel lucky to get to be doing this! You can just tell how much they love each other, and when you’re around them you can’t help but feel ALL the feels. Check out their Acacia Reservation engagement session!
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Let’s talk about that wellness industry buzzword that, let’s be honest, we’ve probably heard too many times to count: self-care. It’s been all the rage for the past few years, and it’s no secret that social media has curated some unrealistic expectations for what this should look like. We’ve seen the exotic trips, green juices, fancy spa days, the insane yoga poses – and while I’m sure these things were created with the intent to inspire us to want more for ourselves, the sad truth is that a lot of times, these same things create insecurities and self-doubt. We compare ourselves to that stranger’s life on social media intentionally or unintentionally and think we’re doing it all wrong. Here are 3 simple ways to practice self care every day!
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Kimberly and Bryan’s beautiful summer wedding at The Lakehouse Inn on Geneva On The Lake will truly be one for the books! Check out their beautiful wedding day here!
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I can’t believe it’s been a little over 4 years since I sat down and wrote my own wedding vows – a few hours before our wedding began. That’s right, I wrote my wedding vows not just on our wedding day, but a few hours before our ceremony, in my wedding robe, hair and makeup done. Today, I’m sharing 4 Do’s and Don’ts for writing your own wedding vows!
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The week of your wedding is usually the craziest, most exciting, and fast paced whirlwind of your wedding experience! You’re so close to the actual day and all of the anticipation is brewing, but it still feels like there are a million things left to do, you want to get it all done and not turn into a total bridezilla at the last minute. I have been there, friend! Here are a few things that you’ll want to tackle before your wedding day so that the day itself goes more smoothly, and you can enjoy it stress free – cause who doesn’t want that, right?
