des moines, iowa and beyond

workflow & systems strategist

WELCOME TO THE BLOG

You just got engaged and I am sure your mind is reeling with ideas, excitement and joy for planning your marriage day, right? Girl, I totally feel you and was there! It is such a wonderful and magical time in your life and relationship. Full of anticipation, elation and butterflies. I imagine that you are […]

Sweet Beginnings | 5 Reasons to Enjoy your Engagement

For Brides, Sweet Beginnings

 read The Full Post

As planners, we all love logistics and being prepared. I realize that is not necessarily a strength for some brides and that not everyone is able to have a planner on your vendor team. Whether you have one or not, a timeline for your wedding day is absolutely KEY to keeping the day moving and […]

Sweet Beginnings: 4 Timeline Building Tips

For Brides, Sweet Beginnings

 read The Full Post

It’s Sweet Beginnings round up time again! Once you have an idea of the direction you’d like to take your wedding design, you’ll want to start assembling a team of vendors and artists to bring your story to life. Gathering a team that will work together well, understand what you need and be the best […]

Sweet Beginnings | Round Up | Vendor Dream Team

For Brides, Sweet Beginnings

 read The Full Post

There is no longer a single ‘wedding season’ lovelies! Weddings are year round and that makes me so excited! On the flip side, it means that some of you beautiful engaged loves have likely missed some of the basics of planning your marriage celebration. So, to remedy that, I am going to be doing a […]

Sweet Beginnings | Round Up | The Basics

For Brides, Sweet Beginnings

 read The Full Post

In the midst of all of the planning, details, deciding the right shade of napkins and your first dance song, you probably haven’t given too much thought to the morning of your wedding. The hours that you are getting ready, just before you see the love of your life. When so much focus is put […]

Sweet Beginnings | 5 Wedding Morning Tips

For Brides, Sweet Beginnings

 read The Full Post

JOIN THE love notes family

for monthly love notes and tips for planning your marriage, not just your wedding.