Are you dreaming of saying “I do” with the ocean breeze in your hair, the sun setting behind you, and your closest friends and family gathered in an exotic locale? Destination weddings are the epitome of romance and adventure, offering a unique blend of intimacy and excitement that makes your big day truly special. But […]

LIVE WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT “IT LOOKS LIKE REAL ART THAT I GOT TO SEE PAINTED!” (Ashlynn) “Literally all my guests are obsessed!” (Olivia) “The guests were FLOORED!” (Molly) ^^actual comments from literally every bride I have worked with. Creating an unforgettable wedding experience for YOU AND YOUR GUESTS is about so much more than just *the […]

MY DREAM WEDDING REGISTRY *Aww, how cute!* I think to myself as I see this (clearly engaged) couple registering for things at Williams Sonoma. As I watch them, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia. Their eyes light up at the sight of a new blender, that blue and white set of fine […]

A Day in My Life as a Live Wedding Painter “GIVE ME A STORY *IDEA*” I typed into ChatGPT. I’m mortified I did it, I know, but I just couldn’t BEAR starting this blogpost with something other than a story. I mean, is that even a Courtney Kibby blog without a STORY?! Nope, it’s not. […]

File this one under UNIQUE WEDDING IDEAS. “UM NO.” ^^An exact quote from my daughter as I tried to show her some ideas I had for her updated big girl room. To be fair, she’s sharing with her sister, but it’s still going to be a *GIRL* room, and my ideas? She was not here […]

‍ “You don’t see this kind of love every day.” These were the words of the wonderful wedding planner Merilee of Ever After Events, who had the pleasure of designing and producing a mesmerizing San Diego wedding at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. The celebration was elevated with a unique twist – live guest […]

“And if she says no, I WILL NOT LISTEN!” says my youngest daughter to me about playing Barbies with my oldest daughter. ICYMI — I have 4 kids, two girls, two boys. It’s busy around here, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Watching them brings back memories of playing Barbies when I was […]

Remember back in part 1 where I said the number ONE thing I’d do is hire a wedding planner if I were planning my wedding again (from scratch — thank God I’m not)? I still would. Stand by that hypothetical decision 100%. Now, we’re a little deeper in the pretend planning process, and I’ve got […]

THE UNEXPECTED RED THEORY Truth be told, I do NOT gravitate towards red. I really don’t gravitate towards red. When my florist first suggested adding red peonies to the pink flowers I envisioned for my wedding, my immediate thought was, There’s no way this will look good. But OMG, did he have a vision. Walking […]

There’s nothing worse than spending all your energy and free time on planning your wedding only to worry if everything will come together the day of. I’ve only planned one wedding (my own) and — truth be told — my mom did most of it. Thankfully though we have these beautiful, readily available people who […]