Your wedding day best friend and advocate! We're all about helping you get the day you've dreamed of! Planning your wedding? Don't work on your wedding day!
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After Wedding Planning all year, turn everything over to your Coordinator, a.k.a Logistics Manager, a.k.a Wedding Day Best Friend! We will start about 2 months prior to The Big Day to make sure everything is perfectly organized and strategized to ensure things run smoothly and you don't have to worry about a thing!
* review and confirm all of your wedding vendors' contract details
* develop a de
tailed day-of wedding timeline
* compile all wedding planning details into one comprehensive package for seamless ex*****on
* work out any discrepancies in vendor schedule or scope of work
* schedule and attend the venue visit final detailing meeting
* make reservations for a rehearsal dinner
* finalize the timeline with all vendors two weeks prior to the Big Day
* schedule and coordinate your rehearsal
* and of course, manage all of the day-of logistics so you can
focus on what matters most: Getting Married and Having Fun! Not sure yet where you'll have the wedding? I have partnerships with some amazing local venues that I'm sure you'll love! Your ceremony is the most special part of your wedding day! You'll want an officiant that will take the time to listen to you and truly hear what you want from your ceremony. As a non-denominational Ordained Minister, I believe it's my sacred honor to provide all couples, regardless of gender, faith, or sexual orientation, looking to be wed with a beautifully crafted Wedding Ceremony with options for a Unity Ceremony including Handfasting, Unity Candle, and many more. We always start by finding out what, if any, personal and religious preferences you have, as those are central to the direction we'll go in creating your ceremony. If you don't have a Wedding Planner or Coordinator to run your rehearsal, I will schedule and coordinate your rehearsal with your wedding party so that everyone feels confident and comfortable on The Big Day!
07/18/2025
🌟 Vendor Spotlight: Prints That Stick 🌟
"We're here to make your best memories STICK!"
We’re so excited to have Prints That Stick joining us at the Bridal Expo at The Pearl Ranch on Sunday, July 20 from 1–5 PM in Venus, TX! 💍✨
Whether you’re newly engaged or deep into wedding planning, this is a great chance to meet amazing local vendors like them, explore wedding inspo, and maybe even snag a special offer!
🎁 Show Special: Book with them at the event and get 20% off your wedding magnet order. AND they're raffling a FREE 9-piece set of round or square magnets when you follow them on their socials. Be sure to swing by and say hello to Ashton to enter!
Tag your bride tribe, future in-laws, or your favorite plus one—this is going to be a fun one!
07/18/2025
This moment? It’s giving ✨Fearless✨ energy.
The kind of joy that makes you grab your bestie, strike a pose, and dance like nobody’s watching (but everyone’s getting the pics).
Our photo booth is officially available as a standalone rental for weekday events (Mon–Thurs) or weddings & parties booked within 60 days.
👯♀️ Flattering lighting
📸 Custom templates
🎉 Instant sharing
🎁 And all the fun without the stress
"Modern Elegance, Western Charm, Endless Celebration—The Pearl Ranch Experience"
If you haven’t seen The Pearl Ranch yet, you’re in for a treat! ✨ Nestled in Venus, TX, this beautiful venue offers the perfect blend of modern elegance and relaxed countryside charm—ideal for couples who want a space that feels both welcoming and stunning.
Whether you’re dreaming of an outdoor ceremony, a fun reception space, or just want to experience the vibe in person, the Bridal Expo at The Pearl Ranch on Sunday, July 20 from 1–5 PM is the perfect time to visit! 💍
Come tour the venue, meet amazing wedding vendors, and enjoy a fun, low-key afternoon of planning inspo (plus some samples and giveaways along the way!).
🎁 Show Special: Book your event at The Pearl Ranch by 08/31/25 and get a FREE hour added to your rental period.
🗓️ When: Sunday, July 20 | 1–5 PM
📍 Where: The Pearl Ranch | Venus, TX
💛 Free to attend!
Tag your engaged friends or come hang out with us and tour the space!
07/17/2025
🌟 Vendor Spotlight: Flora Creek Place 🌟
"Preserving Life’s Most Beautiful Moments—Forever. North Texas’ trusted flower preservationists, turning cherished florals into heirloom keepsakes since 2021!"
We’re so excited to have Flora Creek Place joining us at the Bridal Expo at The Pearl Ranch on Sunday, July 20 from 1–5 PM in Venus, TX! 💍✨
Whether you’re newly engaged or deep into wedding planning, this is a great chance to meet amazing local vendors like them, explore wedding inspo, and maybe even snag a special offer!
🗓️ When: Sunday, July 20 | 1–5 PM
📍 Where: The Pearl Ranch | Venus, TX
💛 Free to attend!
Tag your bride tribe, future in-laws, or your favorite plus one—this is going to be a fun one!
07/16/2025
🌟 Vendor Spotlight: DFW Bartending 🌟
"We create exceptional experiences with personalized, accommodating service, where dedicated mixologists craft unforgettable cocktails. With a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, we ensure that every event is a memorable experience to savor."
We’re so excited to have DFW Bartending joining us at the Bridal Expo at The Pearl Ranch on Sunday, July 20 from 1–5 PM in Venus, TX! 💍✨
Whether you’re newly engaged or deep into wedding planning, this is a great chance to meet amazing local vendors like them, explore wedding inspo, and maybe even snag a special offer!
🗓️ When: Sunday, July 20 | 1–5 PM
📍 Where: The Pearl Ranch | Venus, TX
💛 Free to attend!
We’re excited to welcome Aleeha Artistry to the Bridal Expo at The Pearl Ranch on Sunday, July 20th from 1–5 PM in Venus, TX!
You’ll have the chance to connect with vendors like Aleeha, explore fresh ideas, and enjoy an easy-going day of inspiration and wedding goodness.
🎁 Special Offer: Waived travel fees for anywhere in DFW, and a free hour of touch ups. AND she's raffling off a FREE bridal hair and makeup trial! Be sure to stop by and say hello to Aleeha!
Feel free to tag someone who’s engaged or bring your planning crew. We’d love to see you there!
Photo by Lori Jo Photography
07/12/2025
✨ Vendor Spotlight: Jonesin 4 Cupcakes ✨
"Homemade deliciousness making your day a bit sweeter!"
We’re excited to welcome Jonesin' 4 Cupcakes to the Bridal Expo at The Pearl Ranch on Sunday, July 20th from 1–5 PM in Venus, TX!
You’ll have the chance to connect with vendors like Nicole Jones, explore fresh ideas, and enjoy an easy-going day of inspiration and wedding goodness.
🎁 Special Offer: Discounted "The Cake Bar" service or a custom cake orders when you booking with a $100 deposit within 72 hours of the event. AND when you scan the QR code at her booth you'll be entered for a $50 gift card. Be sure to stop by to say hi and scan that code!
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My first day as an unemployed, stay-at-home mom was a struggle, to say the least. Like most folks, I am a creature of habit and enjoy the security and comfort that structure and routine bring. This first day off work left me feeling a bit lost and without any sense of purpose. Everything I knew about what to expect today, tomorrow, next week, next month, was out the window. I had to let go of my routine. I felt overwhelmed. I felt anxious. I’d created the perfect system, full of efficiencies that I'd spent years developing for myself so that I could live every day to the fullest and maximize what I'd come to define as a successful day. I know myself well though and knew that the only way to adjust and move forward was to pivot with a new plan.
The next morning, I sat down with my laptop, deleted my work schedule from the calendar, and began filling my days with new events. Now, instead of getting baby Zoe ready for daycare I help Kaitlyn prep and organize her assignments for the school day. I spend my mornings in the living room watching movies with Zoe and taking online professional development classes while Malik sleeps after a long night of work. We workout together as a family during Kaitlyn's PE class time, we play outside each afternoon, and Malik and I prepare home-cooked meals most evenings. This may not seem like much, but it’s been so rewarding to be able to do these seemingly small things together!
I attended a webinar recently where everyone shared what they missed about life prior to the pandemic. Most everyone talked about missing their friends, going out, shopping, etc. When they asked me what I was missing, I didn't know what to say. I drew a total blank! It was kind of embarrassing! It struck me later though that the reason I couldn’t think of anything was because I wasn’t missing anything! I now had what I had so efficiently taken for granted – time with my children.
I “found time" for my children, for my partner, and for myself, but most of all, I found the courage to give myself grace. If you aren't familiar with grace, and I wasn't for many years, grace is a kindness we all deserve to give to ourselves. Being in grace means not beating yourself up for choosing to order out instead of cooking for your family. Grace is breathing through self-doubt and arriving in peace and certainty. Without grace we are rigid, self-deprecating wads of stress. It takes a good amount of resiliency to move through times of great turmoil and confusion like we’re experiencing today. So, it’s my opinion that, to arrive on the other side of any challenge, relatively unscathed and perhaps stronger than before, we should give ourselves grace and pivot.
As many of you know, after working with the Women's Premier Soccer League a few years back, and planning games for the California Storm women's soccer team, I took a leap of faith and started an event planning business called Everyday Events - a name I came up with in the shower! LOL! As I moved from soccer games to birthday parties to special events, I found myself drawn to weddings. For me, there really is no better place to work! Wedding day excitement is palpable – everyone is happy, the music is pumping all your favorite jams, people are dancing and laughing, the food is delicious, the drinks are flowing, and love is everywhere!
Couples put so much love and energy into planning the day of their dreams. As a Wedding Coordinator and Officiant, I have had the honor of bringing my clients’ wedding-day dreams to life so that they can focus on getting married and having fun! With a passion for making people feel special and a natural inclination for being organized and effective, being a small business owner allows me to follow my passion, work in my strengths, and gives the freedom and flexibility to run my business around my family.
