"Love does not consist of gazing at each other,
but in looking outward together
in the same direction."

~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Photo by Alea Moore Photography

Love Notes

Bright ideas, wisdom and musings about weddings,
celebrations, ceremonies and life in general, from
Daria's 17 years of planning, coordinating and officiating.

Bright Idea: DJ Songlist App

Have you ever wondered what songs people want to hear at a wedding? There’s an app for that! One of our DJ friends is a genius. He has come up with an app to help

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Love Wins!

My heart is full today as we celebrate the Supreme Court’s landmark decision, which makes same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. At long last, a victory for compassion, equality and love. I dedicate this

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A Word On Hiring Vendors

As we work with our couples to hire their wedding vendors, we hear lots of agonizing over how to pick the right ones. There’s a simple test: if it’s the right vendor for you, you

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The Power of Paper

How many times have you heard it? “They are just invitations, they will get read and the everyone will throw them away.” FALSE. We believe with every ounce of magic wedding dust we have that

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A Tale of Good Customer Service

A tale of Ritz-level customer service… which every couple deserves. Kudos to all the wedding professionals who love what they do, and show that love through their actions. Wedding Crisis du Jour! So I got

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Etsy Find: Wedding Prints

Everyone Is Looking for Their Prints Charming Let’s talk wedding gifts today! More specifically, let’s talk about weddings prints. We love this trend of giving a couple something personalized that they can either frame and

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From the Emergency Kit: Visine

If you have ever met Daria, you know that she is prepared for practically any situation. Her Emergency Kit is with her at every wedding and there are not many emergency wedding situations that she

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Bright Idea: Photo Booth Backdrop

We LOVE photo booths, but there are few that we can say are ADORABLE. However, this one is! How about inviting your guests to stand behind this Polaroid photo booth backdrop! How cute is that?

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Wedding Truths

In my experience, there are a few wedding truths that hold true across the board, no matter the size, shape or specifics of your wedding. It’s true… Yes, the day will fly by Yes, if

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Registering Outside The Box

Unique wedding registry ideas for those who want less stuff, less hassle, or both! Gift registries. They can be a joy and a pain at the same time. Do you ever feel like you’re seeing

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I Love...

My husband

How lucky am I to have found the love of my life?

Animals

My husband and I speak to every pup we pass on the street. Every single one.

Food

What else brings people together so well?

Language

Forever an English major at heart

Travel

New places and cultures thrill me

My family

We’re always there for each other

Reading

My escape and my relaxation

Gardening

The cycle of life through the seasons never ceases to amaze me

The beach

The sea recharges my spirit

Music

Songs and lyrics are integral to my life

Weddings

For real…always have, always will!