What does it mean to search for value when pricing wedding vendors? What is “value” anyway? “Value” means the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. “Price” means the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something. How value and price are different. Value, while often referred to in monetary terms, doesn’t always […]

Ahem…the REAL guide for how to choose a wedding photographer and videographer. Because here’s how it normally goes: “‘Hi! My fiance and I are getting married on June 4, 2022. Are you available for that day? If so, what is your pricing?’ ‘Hi! Congratulations! Yes, I am available on your wedding day. Attached, you’ll find […]

“Well YEAH, she can come to brunch!” Those were Robie’s dad’s words when Susan, Robie’s mom, pointed to Danielle from across the room and asked if she could “bring her friend from Bible study” to brunch with the three of them. Both parents were likely thinking the same thing. Dani was a great match for […]

There was flour EVERYWHERE. Even on little Zuzu the Bernese’s wet puppy nose. By the time Dan and Marie were finished with their engagement session, flour clung to the beam in the ceiling and we were slipping in it. But oh man, the results were good, and I’m not just talking about the pizza. This […]

A few raindrops fell lightly as Kutty and Chelsey smiled their way back down the aisle after a beautiful ceremony. Phew! They made it, and the skies only held well-wishes for the newlyweds.  The morning had been full of deep breaths, some sweet tears, and ever so many smiles. The clouds threatened but never came […]

They met in Little Rock, Arkansas–a new city for both of them. Nick had just begun his C-130 pilot training, and Jules had just moved there for her first nursing job. No friends (minus their new co-workers), no family. No connections. How do you even start meeting people? Both decided to give online dating a […]