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If you are recently engaged, I’m sure by now you know that the big wide world of weddings can be somewhat overwhelming. With all of the advice, tips, tricks, and trends – it’s hard to know which way to turn, and what to choose for your big day. Today on the blog, we want to focus on some must haves for your big day that are sometimes easily forgotten – and how not to forget them when the time comes!           pc: Eric Lee Photography First things first, don’t forget to enjoy it! Breathe, enjoy a hot beverage, and remember that this day passes quickly. This time in your life is something to ENJOY, not fear, not dread. If you find yourself getting stressed out, remember that you are preparing to marry your best friend in front of your most treasured loved ones in your life. Keep this vision in your

Happy September, ladies and gentlemen! As we near the upcoming holiday season, it’s got me thinking about all kinds of traditions for weddings and beyond. From throwing the bouquet to blowing out candles, there are many traditions of today that we don’t necessarily understand or question. That being said, there are traditions that aren’t as prevalent today and exist only on unique or various occasions. When talking to an event planner friend recently, I mentioned remembering my bridesmaid’s luncheon (which is another one of those fleeting traditions now days we may cover at another time) and how delightful and fun the cake charms were. She was puzzled on what cake charms were, so I figured I’d write a blog post and discuss it! Mostly a Southern “thang”, cake charms or cake pulls are charms sometimes attached to colored or ivory ribbons that are baked into or placed under your bridal shower cake. These ribbons can