Jackie’s Blog
Explore some of my past adventures
Unique Guest Book Ideas
While there are many wedding traditions, some popular and some that are fading away, keep the guest book! If you still have your high school yearbook, you can probably appreciate how fun it is to look back and reminisce. Unlike that questionable hairstyle or fashion...
Vow Renewal & the Art of Marriage, Real Wedding
I never thought I would be giving advice on marriage, but 20 years later, here I am talking about a Vow Renewal and the art of Marriage, with a wonderful husband and a marriage that has truly tested the hands of time. Chris and I have been together for 20 years and...
Wedding gift bags for your guests: The good, the bad & the creative
While a wedding symbolizes the new life you are about to start with your significant other, it is also a time to celebrate friends and family who have supported you along the way. Customizing a gift bag that reflects you and your partner, the theme of your...
A Little Something Blue, Real Wedding
Hilary and Adam’s elegant blue wedding took place on August 24, 2019 in Stowe, Vermont. The Texas couple chose this location for their love to ski and Hilary’s family has a custom-built family home in the area that she has spent a lot of her vacation time enjoying....
Marriage License Information
A marriage license is one of the most important things you will need for your big day. In this short blog piece, we will talk about how to obtain your marriage license and what is needed. The great thing about Marriage Licenses now is that you no longer have to do...
You’re engaged! What are the next ten steps after saying yes?
The love of your life asks you to marry him/her and while you are jumping around with excitement, you suddenly realize you have no clue how to start the wedding planning process. Don’t panic, read on to discover how to proceed!Step 1: Celebrate! Take some time to...
Why do a first look at your wedding?
I’ll be honest, I had no idea what the “first look” meant. The term made me picture future husbands and wives sneaking around, trying to glimpse a peek at the other before they say, “I do.” I thought to myself, why would anyone ever want to see the other person before...
Choosing Your Bridesmaids
After I recently became a bridesmaid for the first time, it made me seriously consider who I would want to have in my own wedding party. Am I obligated to ask my friend who just had me in her bridal party? Must I include my siblings or my fiance’s siblings? What if I...