Five years later, and this love story deserved its moment! When Hannah first reached out about planning a surprise celebration for her husband Doug; I knew it was going to be something special. Like so many couples, their original wedding plans were shaped by the uncertainty of COVID, leading them to cancel their wedding plans […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wedding Wednesday! I am so behind on my blogging game and once again I’m making a commitment to myself to catch up on all the 2024 events that didn’t get blogged when they should have been. First up, Jocelyn and Donny’s big day at Acquaviva Vineyard and Winery! These two are the cutest together and […]

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

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

Curt and Chase are not just any couple, but rather THE couple! These two light up a room when they enter and are more than just a wedding I helped plan and design, because they are family. I was so honored that they trusted me to not only be apart of the wedding, but also […]

Ellie and Logan! Where do I even start?! These two are like hanging out with old friends. I love Ellie’s bubbly energy and Logan’s laid back attitude. They both smile so much and it just gives you the warm fuzzies when you’re around them. I was so honored to help them plan their semi-destination wedding […]

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 […]