The Heart of America

The Heart of America

It should come as no surprise that at the heart of America, us Midwesterners know a thing or two about celebrating love. Did you know that out of the top 10 states with the LOWEST divorce rates, 5 of them are located in the Midwest (Wisconsin, North Dakota, Iowa,...
Rustic Perfection – Jaicee & Jared Twedt

Rustic Perfection – Jaicee & Jared Twedt

Love struck early for Jaicee Ulmer and Jared Twedt, who met in high school and knew by age 16 they’d get married. Seven years later, their wedding was a sweet celebration overflowing with family, friends and candy. Jaicee and Jared are known for their loves of sugar,...
A Wedding Daze

A Wedding Daze

Amidst the chaos that undoubtedly ensues while planning the wedding of your dreams, some small things may get overlooked. By avoiding these eight wedding day mishaps, you can avoid having a ‘small thing’ turn into a huge headache. Amanda Nelson, owner of Blue Haven...
Enjoy the Ride

Enjoy the Ride

The ceremony is over and it’s time to party! Unless you’re planning on grabbing an Uber to head to the reception, you’re going to want to plan some sort of transportation for you and your new hubby. There are a lot of things to consider when you are deciding on your...
Heart Broke

Heart Broke

“To be rich is not what you have in your bank account, but what you have in your heart.” -Unkown If your heart is saying “filet mignon” and your bank account is saying “Ramen Noodles” – this one’s for you. Here are six CHEAP date night ideas for those of you whose...
Picking a Planner

Picking a Planner

So you’ve made the decision to hire a wedding planner and you’ve narrowed down your search through referrals and research. What’s next? You’ll first want to place a quick call to the business and ask about the availability for your date. Once you’ve confirmed the date...
Honeymoon Travel Tips

Honeymoon Travel Tips

Average airline ticket prices rose about 5 percent in 2018, and when you factor in the cost of a hotel, car rental and other expenses, trips in 2019 (like your coveted honeymoon!) could become even more expensive. Now more than ever it’s important to be smart...
#Technology Tricks

#Technology Tricks

Using social media to document your wedding is an increasingly popular trend. From creating hashtags to uploading photos to a sharing site, you can use technology to welcome all the photographic evidence your guests can take. Hashtags are super useful when you want to...
Don’t Stress the Dress

Don’t Stress the Dress

You’ve been asked the question, answered “yes,” and are now on the prowl for the perfect dress. Shopping for a dress should be fun, but unfortunately it can seem a little overwhelming. Here are some tips for stress-free dress shopping. Store Rules There are likely...