The Best Books I’ve Read
I've wanted to write about the best books I've read for a while now, mostly because I am frequently asked for recommendations. Context: The book club I have been in since November 2015 is strictly Sci-Fi/Horror/Fantasy themed. It has been
2021 Etsy Holiday Gift Guides!
Welcome to my one and only 2021 holiday gift guide blog post! Giving gifts is how I best show my love for other people. I've done a bunch of gift guides in the past, and I really love writing a
Family Farm Wedding Video
I am so thrilled to share this family farm wedding video in June 2021. After postponing this wedding a full year, we took a leap of faith that pandemic restrictions would open up for us and restarted the wedding planning
DAR Wedding Cost: How much should I budget? – Updated 2025
How much will your wedding a DAR cost? This is what you want to know, what you need to know, right? I've planned many weddings at DAR over the past decade, and I am an expert on the cost of
Taco Bout a Party
Are you are planning a Cinco de Mayo fiesta? Or maybe you're planning a tequila or mezcal tasting party. Possibly you're planning a wedding shower for a couple who is hosting a destination wedding in a Central or South American
A Guide to Green Events in DC
A comprehensive post about hosting Green Events in DC is long overdue from me. I believe that couples planning weddings and organizations planning gatherings will continue to care more and more about how they can green their special events. DC
Unionized Options for Your DC Events – Updated 2021
If you are a believer in organized labor, like I am, then you should consider giving unionized venues and suppliers your business when you're planning a special event in Washington DC. Not every supplier category has this option, but here
How Long Should a Wedding Toast Be?
How long should a wedding speech be? I get this question from every couple. There is a very easy answer to how long a wedding toast should be: 500 words. Advice complete. Post over. Kurstin Roe Photography Okay, okay. I'll elaborate since
The Ultimate Guide to Palm Springs Wedding Venues: Updated 2021
Katie Stoops Photography I present a labor of love: the ultimate guide to Palm Springs wedding venues. Palm Springs is a huge destination wedding location. Before the age of AirBnB, the most popular options were the former private estates of celebrities
