From Breanna: My husband and I are classic high school sweethearts. When we were in 8th grade I knew that this man was going to be my forever and always, him on the other hand, it took him until our sophomore year of high school. From asking me to be his girlfriend, to be his…
From Alyssa: Our love story began when Michael and I met online through Facebook dating. We lived over an hour apart, so if it wasn’t for online dating our paths would never have crossed. His hometown is Unionville, Missouri, and I had never been there prior to meeting him. We messaged back and forth for…
From Allyson: My husband and I were married on his grandfather’s farm, which they had recently converted into a winery, on a beautiful, sunny June day in 2022. The vines in the vineyard were full, the trees were in full bloom, the grass was green, and the flowers were beautiful. Over 250 people attended, family…
Wedding Budget Breakdown In our last issue, we discussed the average cost of a wedding in 2022 being $30,000 based on a study by The Knot Real Weddings. This may or may not be your budget, and that’s ok. To help you plan your wedding day and ensure it’s within your budget, we will break…
Creating Your Reception Playlist Do you remember the music at the last wedding you attended? Are there specific songs that stand out? When choosing the music for your wedding day, these are good questions to ask yourself and your significant other. Remember the music you enjoyed at other weddings, what others enjoyed, and what you…
QAB Loves: Hanging Flower Arrangements As someone who stalks everything related to weddings, I find new things to fall in love with. Recently, I have seen more weddings changing the look and feel of their venues simply by hanging florals or greenery from ceilings and rafters. There are many different ways to hang them, but…
From Keely: Dylan and I met in December of 2018 after I had become friends with his best friend, Seth. Seth would always bring up his friend, Dylan, and I was always drawn to Dylan; I knew I had to meet him. One day I told Seth to give Dylan my Snapchat so I could…
From Chloe: Sam and I have known each other since we were young kids. Sam needed a prom date his junior year of high school, so he asked me as a “no strings attached” deal. I, of course, said yes. We had so much fun dancing the night away! It wasn’t until a couple of…
QAB Loves: Styled Shoots You might be thinking, what is a styled shoot, and why do you have them? In the wedding world, a styled shoot is a staged wedding similar to a real wedding. Vendors come together and plan the day just like a couple would plan their wedding day. Once the vision has…
Trending Suits There has been a big shift in the menswear industry over the past few years. As grooms have been more involved with the wedding planning process, they too have leaned more into their personal style when it comes to choosing their wedding day attire. Some bold trends have started, leaving a mark for…