Summer Weddings

In honor of this weekend’s Bridal Open House at Fishermen’s Inn Elburn, I’m sharing some favorite moments from Aly & Tommy’s summer wedding. A little rustic, a little modern, and a whole lot of romantic! I’ve had the honor of playing a part in every Harner wedding over the past 18 years, and Aly was the last of the crew to tie the knot. Each family wedding has always included a meaningful nod to tradition—whether it was Harner’s Bakery chocolate chip cookies, the famous homem

Alyssa and Jesse’s wedding day at RiverStone Premier in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin was one for the books — the kind of day that reminds you why love stories are worth celebrating! It was a blazing hot June afternoon, and the wind decided to make a bold appearance throughout the day whipping through trees and tugging at Alyssa's veil as she walked down the aisle. But if you know Alyssa and Jesse, you know that nothing could ruffle their joy. These two are the most easy-going cou

A Summer mom brunch for end of the year school. Complete with mimosas, food, and perfume bar!

Maria and Alex's Summer Acquaviva Winery Wedding in Maple Park, Illinois.

Abigail and Logan's Downtown Des Moines Hotel Fort Ballroom Wedding

For those that know me, they know that I've always loved black and of course anything pink or colorful. Just look at my business logo and you'll see! When I saw these bold floral napkins I knew that I needed to create a bold, yet romantic tablescape with them. Shelly Sarver Designs pulled out all the gorgeous floral tones from the napkins into her centerpiece florals, and I just love how it all turned out. There's nothing classier then black and white, and the added blush giv

Kaitlyn and Ruben's wedding was something out of a Disney movie! I absolutely loved being apart of their special day and getting to know them more.

Tomorrow marks 11-years since I walked down the aisle to meet the best blue-eyed groom a girl could ask for. We always hear about time flying and it's so true! All week I've been thinking how has 11 years gone by so quickly, yet it feels like just yesterday?! Usually each anniversary we do a nice dinner and haven't bought gifts on an anniversary...ever! Crazy, right? This year while I was browsing in Hy-Vee for a wine gift I saw Hpnotiq liquor sitting on the shelf and it took

When your business offers beautiful views and plenty of space; it's only natural that's where you should host your wedding! Kelly and Jarett run Kifcure, a hemp company offering various CBD products. Their September wedding was laid-back, simple, and family/friend focused and took place on the company's grounds and event space called Emerald Acres. I loved helping them bring their vision to life; designing and planning the day. These two are perfect together and it's so fun l

I'm warming up your bitter cold Wednesday with a Summer wedding that was one of my favs! I absolutely loved working with Diana and Jonathan for their winery wedding at Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park. These two are the sweetest couple and had the perfect weather to say their I Do's in the vineyard. Post ceremony they celebrated back at the restaurant with cocktails and mariachi's, and then followed it up with an Italian feast and dancing. Rebekah Albaugh Photography and Trevor

Third times a charm for Lauren and Jalen! These two had not only one, but three separate locations where they were originally going to tie the knot. It's crazy how life has plans and everything works out for the best. L+J originally were planning on hosting a family and friend celebration on their property in Iowa, but then turned it into a Bermuda destination event. We sent save the dates, designed details, and then boom COVID. We regrouped a third time and landed on Steambo

Lauren and Jalen - where do I even start?! I had the pleasure of working with these two, plus their amazing families for over two years. I don't consider them clients, but rather family. They put so much trust in me to pull their vision together and I felt so honored. During their planning time we all moved to new houses, had lots of phone/video calls, survived COVID, and traveled to Colorado for the finishing touches of their big day. What started in Iowa ended up in the mou

There's so many great things I could say about Kenan and Cui, but this blog post would go on for days! I was honored that they wanted me to handle their wedding planning and design process to create their special day. These two are the most humble, generous, and kind hearted souls you will ever meet. The first time I met them I felt an instant connection and knew I had to learn more about their love story and themselves as individuals. Cui's sweet and inviting presence paired

Fianna is tying the knot this winter in Mexico, but celebrated the upcoming nuptials early with family in the backyard lemon themed lemon bridal shower. I loved creating some custom printed details for this sweet bride-to-be! PHOTOS: LINDSAY FAIRALL PHOTOGRAPHY // PAPER GOODS/SIGNAGE: MIDWEST MEETS DESIGN // FLORALS: WILD ORCHID CUSTOM FLORAL DESIGN // CUSTOM COOKIES: TWO SISTERS SWEETS // DESSERT SHOOTERS: COCOA BEAN GENEVA // HANDMADE SOAP FAVORS: BATH BY TERRA

It was a little bit of boho, a little bit of rustic, and a-whole lot of romance for Natalie and Jay's Summer wedding at Ashley Farms. I loved taking a trip back to the Chicago burbs earlier this Summer to help pull together some pretty details for their special day! As soon as Natalie showed me the boho style glass jars and pampas grass she had picked out for her decor I knew I needed to incorporate the pampas grass detail into her custom vellum dinner menus. I also created

It's Monday...and I'm back to the grind! I spent the weekend celebrating Katie and Brian's big day in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I cannot wait to see wedding photos of these two - so much love! How did you soak up the beautiful weekend weather? October is flying and I've had so much fun that I don't want it to end! To top it off I was featured in the latest issue of Heartland Wedding Ideas Magazine. My 'Love in Bloom' photoshoot goes down as one of my all time favorites. So many