Miniature Milky Ways, you keep staring at me. And I keep avoiding you, one leftover piece of Halloween candy at a time. Well, for the most part, at least. Two a day can’t hurt, right? Wrong. Who wants a half-bag of mini candy bars? I’ll leave them on our front porch … no questions asked, […]

There I stood. The perfect dress. The prettiest flowers. The veil I had dreamed of. Shoes so cute, I’d marry them too. My bridesmaids scrambled to take their places. “I’m alone?” I thought to myself as I waited at the bottom of the staircase, grasping my bouquet. God’s presence seemed to shine through the windows […]

Well ladies and gents, past brides, present brides and future brides-to-be … if you ever question my loyalty to you — my beautiful clients — please refer back to this post. In 48 hours, I’ll be totally married. Like, dancing to Magic Carpet Ride … Jason Mraz … K-Ci & JoJo … that kind of […]

Eight days to go. Soon, I’ll be a Mrs. So what is it that people do the week before their wedding? Why I’m so happy you asked, let me share! 🙂 1. You head to the courthouse to get a marriage license, where walking through a metal detector will never be more exciting. After a […]

“He’s just my best friend. We laugh, all the time … sometimes for hours before we go to sleep.” These were the words Amy said while a makeup artist carefully lined her eyes, just hours before the wedding ceremony. There she sat … beautiful, glowing, smiling, reminiscing. How am I so lucky to spend these […]

Hello friends. Welcome back! Well, it’s been a rather rough week in the Garderksen household. (Garderksen … I like it! Thanks, JC.) 😉 A whirlwind of ups and downs, you might say. If it’s possible to feel every emotion within seven days, I’m pretty sure I did. I lost my beautiful, loving, amazing grandmother last […]