It’s funny, Megan & Dennis have a similar meeting story to my own.  A quick meeting, an invitation back for a sorority formal, one flight and then a lifetime of happiness.  Who knew those formals would change the rest of our lives? Megan & Dennis are absolutely wonderful together.  They are kind, they are [...]

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  Nearly ever person that’s ever been to Cinque Terre claims it is the most amazing place on the planet.  It’s absolutely gorgeous, it’s unique, it’s quaint and it’s absolutely untouched by big business.  Amazingly rare.  Absolutely beautiful.  And unfortunately, our biggest disappointment. I feel like I’m going to be shunned for saying this, but [...]

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Just a teeny heads up, I’m heading back east for a few days in NYC!  Some fall weather, a little shooting, a little racing & some good old fashioned eating.  Likely, it will be mostly eating, so I’m thankful for the exercise we’ll be getting on Sunday!   If you’re in the area, and looking [...]

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  I found out early in my own wedding planning that weddings are so much more than the joining of two people.  It’s really the joining of two families, two circles of friends.   And weddings are such great celebrations of this new larger family. For Brookes’ family, weddings are all about their tight knit families. [...]

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  It is my favorite thing in the world when my couples want to make their engagement session unique.  When they want to make it very personal to their own lives.  It makes it so much fun for me, to be able to take a little peek into their lives!  Diana & Eric really wanted [...]

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  I met Natalie years and years ago.  We bonded over burgers and weddings at Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank, having met on The Knot wedding boards. Since that fateful day, she & Greg have become some of our closest friends.  We vacation together, have impromptu dinners and the occassionally run for frozen yogurt.  Short [...]

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  My husband Chris is a casting director… mostly reality, all kinds of shows.  But right now, he’s working on something that’s in my realm!  He’s casting a new show for the Oprah Winfrey Network about weddings!  Engaged couples, if you’re interested, please drop him a line!   OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is bringing the [...]

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  Brooke & Steven lived just blocks from each other.  He probably stood behind her at the grocery store, and she likely sat behind him at a stop light.  But it took Match.com to introduce them… don’t you love the internet! And the perfect match, they are!  Brooke is so incredibly kind and Steven takes [...]

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  I love parties.  Love love love parties.  I love the details and the planning.  I love the outfits and the excitement.  I’ll take any excuse to throw a party!  My birthday and Chris’ are just a few weeks apart and usually we have one big party.  Last year, we had a kids theme party [...]

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  I think there must be nothing quite as exciting as seeing my company name on a byline.  It’s just incredibly thrilling and exciting and just, well, beautiful.  It makes me feel incredibly thankful and beyond blessed. So, I was thrilled to open my mailbox and see the summer edition of Celebrate Magazine in my [...]

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