We’ve all heard those scary numbers before on the mortality rates of small business start-ups; according to the Small Business Administration, there’s about a 50% success rate within the first 5 years, and only about 33% of all new business are still operating within the first 10 years. That’s real info, and to me? That’s scary. […]

One thing that struck me about Natalie was how absolute calm she was in the weeks leading up to their wedding- no stress, no anxiety, she was just excited. It’s like that line from When Harry Met Sally; “when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life […]

One thing that boggles my mind is how my brides spend hundreds, often thousands of dollars on their stunning wedding gown, only for the bridal salon to deliver on a plastic hanger. The same cheap, clear hangers you see polos and button-ups hanging on at a department store. It makes no sense to me! With every […]

“I saw you’re going to Italy again- that’s so exciting! Is Matt coming with you?” “Nope! It’s just me :).” And then the inevitable head-cocked-to-the-side-in-slight-confusion moment. “But…why?” It’s a comPLETELY reasonable question. Matt is my best friend, my favorite travel partner-why wouldn’t we go together? I think my own mother was confused the first time […]