What is the difference and why do you need both? It’s one of the most commonly confused elements in the realm of venues and wedding planning – what is the difference between wedding planners versus venue coordinators? When you start your wedding planning adventure, it may seem like a too-good-to-be-true scenario when your dream venue […]

A planner’s advice on what to do after you get engaged. Congratulations!  The long-awaited moment finally arrived. You are engaged and it was the moment you have always dreamed it would be. The location was perfect, your families are ecstatic, and you just can’t stop looking at the photos from the photographer your fiance thoughtfully […]

Plus Some Majorly Festive Inspiration The thing I love about Montana is how beautiful it is in all 4 seasons. Spring is just refreshing. Summer is alive and so green. Fall is so full of color. And winter, well, winter is snowy and spectacular. So many people shy away from having a winter wedding in […]

Plan This Year’s Festivities in a Whole New Way It’s that time of year—yes, that most magical time of year—full of dancing, twinkling lights, hot chocolate by the fire, cozy sweaters, and… the absolute madness of trying to plan holiday gatherings. I’d guess that about 80% of the people I talk to dread the idea […]

The Best Gifts for Engaged Couples in Your Life Every holiday season I have so many people reach out and ask me what my favorite wedding-related gifts are. This year, I decided to share what I think are the best gifts for the engaged couples so you have this resource just in time for the […]

Laken and David’s Modern & Boho Event at Sage Lodge Having a Montana winter wedding may seem daunting at first thought but for those of us familiar with the extreme seasons of the northwest, we know that winter really is such a beautiful, peaceful time in Montana. Snow usually blankets the ground as far as […]

Create a Harvest Table That Is Welcoming and Cozy Let’s talk about hosting a Thanksgiving dinner.   I feel like Thanksgiving is the forgotten holiday, lost between the elaborate costumes of Halloween and the magic of Christmas. And this is a shame because there is so much opportunity for a beautiful Thanksgiving celebration and I, of […]

Shake It Out With The Best Wedding Music Options One of the most common questions that I get as a wedding planner is whether a dj or band is a better choice for your wedding.  The answer?  Either. Both. It all depends… Basically, the short answer is that there is no ‘right’ answer. Having either […]

A Gender Reveal Party- But Make It Classy Are you wanting to host an elegant gender reveal party but are really turned off by all of those crazy Pinterest ideas? I totally understand and was in the same situation when my husband and I decided to host a little soiree to announce the gender of […]

How to Decide on Wedding Colors So many of my couples come to me with the same question: “How do I choose a color scheme for a wedding?” It can be an overwhelming task to accomplish, right? The colors you pick really do set the stage for your wedding; they help decide on the vibe […]