A TUTU EXPLOSION. Yep – that’s what my seven-year-old self experienced in out ballet recital that year. All limbs, very little coordination (how much is normal for a seven-year-old anyway?), and dressed in an outfit that itched like the DICKENS. That’s what I remember most. I’m not sure I was a natural at ballet, but […]

I recently found the best album ever, lullabies for when 90s kids have kids, and it’s led me down a rabbit hole memory lane in music. Smash Mouth, Britney, and of course the endless conundrum that was Backstreet Boys or NSYNC!? To which my answer is unequivocally NSYNC… Albums I’ve long since forgotten, I’m now jamming out to with […]

PORTRAIT PAINTING The Artistic Journey: From Snapshots to Live Wedding Paintings In today’s fast-paced world, where capturing every moment has become as simple as clicking a button on our smartphones, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with countless digital snapshots. While these photographs serve as visual reminders of our experiences, there is something truly magical about […]

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTEN KILPATRICK PLANNING BY THE LAKE COMO WEDDING PLANNER Let’s prep the proverbial canvas: A breathtaking Italian villa nestled amidst rolling hills, adorned with blooming flowers and the soft glow of golden sunlight. It was in this idyllic setting that watercolor artist, designer, and Over the Moon bride Elaina Fagan and Wyatt Darden celebrated their […]

Bridal Stylist: The Curator of Elegance If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times — what I wouldn’t have given for a bridal stylist for my own wedding. Forget the glass slipper. Every bride deserves a sidekick in style. Enter the bridal stylist—the ultimate fairy godmother who sprinkles magic on your wedding […]

SOPHIA BUSH’s DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: NORMAN AND BLAKE PLANNING: ALISON EVENTS Behind the Palette of Sophia Bush’s Destination Wedding Painting Alright, buckle up and let your imagination soar! Picture this: A sun-kissed destination wedding that’s got all the feels, nestled amidst nature’s embrace. Love and laughter are busting moves on the dance floor, and the […]

LUXURY WEDDING PLANNING Hey Upper East Siders. Gossip girl here, and I have some of my biggest news ever. Spotted at LaGuardia, bag in hand: Blair Waldorf. And coming close behind? Serena van der Woodsen carrying, what’s that? Dress bags? Okay okay, so while this is a totally FICTIONAL scene from Gossip girl, you know […]

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QUIET LUXURY That sweet turn down service with a mint on your pillow, the well-dressed waiter with excellent manners and disposition, fresh coffee made piping hot and served in a beautiful mug — it’s these quiet luxuries that make my heart go pitter-patter. Buckle up and get ready to embark on a journey where quiet […]

PHOTOS BY AARON DELESIE PLANNING BY SUGOKUII EVENTS Painting a piece of this Amalfi Coast wedding all started with this photo on the *bane of my existence app called Instagram*: I shared it on Instagram, saying, “This wedding should have a painting.” A sweet meeting with Carly led to a beautiful collaboration I’ve been honored […]