by: Shamira Vargas | on August 23, 2016   I’ve been in love with old things for a long time.  I remember going to our local antique mall in Texas with my grandmother, Granny Woody.  She loved going there for bingo night, but I loved getting lost in all the cool things people were selling. […]

The Importance of RSVPs: brides stop pulling your hair out! By: Shamira Vargas  | on August 8, 2016 Repondez s’il yous plait | verb | French | means “please respond”   RSVPs, what are they and why do we have to do them? These are questions I’m often asked by brides and guests when they […]

Stylized Shoots: A Planner’s Perspective I absolutely love stylized shoots. Like seriously, where were they when I started out as an assistant? Many wedding professionals use stylized shoots to try new and innovative ideas while others use them to build their portfolio. Either way, you are guaranteed to have fun and build relationships with other […]

I’ve been toying with the idea of this blog for some time. I wasn’t quite sure how to tell my story or if I should even tell it. But, I have found the courage to do so in hopes that my story will help you better navigate your life , especially when dealing with your past […]

I cannot wait to share our styled shoot featured by Let’s Wed Hampton Roads with you all!  Let’s Wed Hampton Roads, is an online wedding network filled for brides and vendors alike.  On the website, you will find inspiration to help get your creative mojo flowing, tips and tricks from industry professionals, real wedding love […]

Planning your wedding can be stressful, definitely if you don’t have a wedding planner guiding your way. You will more than likely go on almost a hundred venue visits, SERIOUSLY, because you aren’t quite sure what you want, although if you take a step back they all have one thing in common. Yep that’s what […]

Wedding University 101: “beware of the D.I.Y” OK ladies and gents, are you ready for this gut buster? I mean you’re probably literally going to fall out of your seats laughing at me in the DIY that I attempted. I know, I know some of you are like Shamira D.I.Y is your thing, but you […]

Welcome To The Wedding University! What exactly do I need to know when planning a wedding—and where to start! Your guide to all things wedding related. Like many of you, I grew up pretending I was a princess and one day my knight in shining armor would come rescue me and we would live happily […]

Lately I have seen an overflow of questioning the legitimacy of the “you have won” emails that seem to find their way in your inbox. Yes, I know you didn’t sign up or enter a competition but somehow you have won this AMAZING gift. Well at least that is what the representative told you, right? […]

Selecting your wedding dress is an exciting moment in your wedding journey so make sure you surround yourself with special people to share this special moment.  Before you set your appointment at the most sought after bridal boutique do your homework first.  What do I mean?  Well, first you are going to want to determine […]