Detailed Diva Certified Event Planner

09/10/2021

What's one of my favorite wedding to do's? Coordinating bridal colors and themes 🥰💜

The colors in this wedding were absolutely stunning against the beautiful beach backdrop!

Fans and arrangements by
Tasty sweet and salty popcorn by
Coordination and editing by yours truly

09/10/2021

So many bonuses for couples who choose destination weddings!

1) The built in beauty, I mean look at this view!

2) A more intimate guest list in most cases. (Sometimes every invite RSVP's!)

3) Built in vacations for you and your guest.

4) Flexibility to step outside of traditional wedding celebrations... nix the reception and take over a booze cruise!

5) Most resorts allow you to pick your wedding location, and they have a lot to choose from!

There's much more detail involved within each of these bonuses. Check out my upcoming reels to hear more tidbits on wedding planning!

05/17/2021

Just like that, we're back and it's 11 years later. Happy Anniversary babe!

01/08/2021

12/31/2020

Kwanzaa means"first fruits" in Swahili, a language spoken throughout parts of eastern and central Africa. This language was chosen to celebrate this time of year amongst African Americans so we would remember Africa as a whole continent, not just one country.

I created this table a few years ago to celebrate with my family. It was the second night, "kujichaguila", which means self determination. I remember my steadfast determination to start my own business and to do what I loved. I also remember being determined to have traditions that were specific for our family. I couldn't find a kinara at the time, but I had gathered all the candles, and made do with what I had.

Looking back at the photos today, I noticed I placed the green and red candles backwards. 😆 While facing the kinara the red candles should be on the right, and the green candles should be on the left. 😊

A lot has happened between then and now. If I could find my candles today, we would be lighting the sixth principle "kuumba" tonight. Kuumba means creativity. Very fitting for this table 💜👊🏾 I know the ancestors are proud!

Even though we likely won't get to light our candles this year, we will continue the tradition to learn more through our many books. Tonight we will be reading The Story of Kwanzaa by Donna L. Washington. One of our many books from our book subscription.

Happy Kwanzaa friends!
My

12/30/2020

Lots of love to go along with all the sparkling beauty around our table this holiday season.

12/27/2020

With anger, acceptance, grace, grace, grace, grace. Can you tell which one is my motto?

12/26/2020

Mudroom magic🎄🎇.

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11/07/2020

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07/29/2020

Challenge accepted . Strong women surround themselves with strong women.

07/17/2020

I'm missing all things weddings right now, but grateful for those experiencing the true essence of love. A wedding is such a small part of the marriage. There's nothing like a global pandemic and a fight for racial equality to bring the picture into focus. Congratulations to the lovely couple, blessings and strength to all 🖤kennethboggs
Dope suite by .kennethboggs ✊🏾

06/11/2020

I've always been amazed at how reluctant people are to change. Think about the last time you changed your mind about something and the intense pressure you felt just to decide to give in to your gut. How many times can you remember making a choice you instinctively knew was wrong? It's been so many times, we've gotten use to the feeling and we've become numb. The results are almost always more tragic than simply speaking up or saying no thanks.

Sometimes we change our minds because something is telling you the decision isn't for you. Sometimes you change your mind because it's for the greater good. Sometimes you change your mind because it's the right thing to do. There are a load of reasons to change, and guess what? That's ok.

In any case, it's more important to listen to the inner voice. The correct path is always there. It's the loud projections outside that make it hard to hear.

After this is over, and we set the record straight, there's a need to examine the forces in our daily lives that make this resistance so standard. I'm surprised COVID-19 hasn't already revealed those issues.

It's definitely time to change your "lane" and get out of your comfort zone.