Annemarie and Nick reached out to me in March of this year in the hopes of getting through the final stretch of their engagement, leading us to a June wedding. Shortly after booking with them, the global pandemic hit. Left with either riding the wave or seeking out a new wedding date, Annemarie and Nick graciously chose to look onwards to a new wedding date, September. The ceremony will be held out on the lawn at Cooper’s Ridge, located in Boonville, Missouri, with the reception inside the venue.

Speeches and toasts are one of the most fun, profound, and heartfelt portions of any party, and of course, I’m speaking specifically about weddings. They are a rare opportunity for someone to share what their relationship to someone means, what they love about the newly married couple, why they’re excited to celebrate their marriage, and give a blessing to the couple’s “next chapter” in life.

Guys, I love sharing engagement stories and photos. This couple is no exception! Taylor’s mom originally reached out to me this past January and from the moment we had our first conversation we knew this was going to be such a fun planning process! When I got the chance to speak with Taylor, it totally solidified the deal. They’re going to have a gorgeous wedding this fall at The Millbottom, located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

I am so excited to share this amazing engagement story and session with you! Zoe and Jake reached out to me last September even though their wedding was almost an entire year away. Zoe and Jake are planning a fun, upbeat wedding at The Millbottom, located in Jefferson City, Missouri. I cannot wait to celebrate with them!

I’ve known Margaret for quite some time; she’s a fellow wedding planner with a sweet spirit who loves all things sweet, lovely, and genuine. I was beyond ecstatic when Margaret reached out to me about helping her wrap up final details of her upcoming August wedding. When Margaret talks about Beau and their upcoming wedding, her eyes literally light up. Her and Beau are planning an intimate wedding, with their ceremony being held at Faith Lutheran Church and their reception at The Millbottom, located in Jefferson City, Missouri. I cannot wait for their wedding!

There’s something about being engaged that makes you feel like you’re on Cloud 9. It’s hard not to be when your mind is full of exciting ideas and the thought that you will spend a lifetime together with your main squeeze. You feel prepared to start making phone calls to vendors to curate the perfect wedding planning team, trying on options for your wedding day attire, and selecting the perfect menus and cocktails for your guests to enjoy. But then, Corona virus (aka COVID-19) rudely interrupts, and you, as well as all of us, have been left with a lot of uncertainty.