“The History of Weddings”

Hi Y’all! And welcome to my first official post! Before I dive right in to veils, florals, engagement rings, etc. I wanted to start with writing a little background on myself, and how I got here today. Enjoy!

I was at a point in my career where I was just waiting for something to fall into my lap… because let’s face it, I feel blessed to say that things have fallen into my lap before. Sure, I pray throughout my longer days, and I’ve had my fair share of heartbreaks and let downs, but all-in-all, I’ve been dealt a pretty damn good hand of cards in life. At 25, I don’t have much to complain about.

But as weeks, months, and even close to a year passed, I realized that I had to stop waiting. I had to stop JUST praying for a career opportunity. I had to walk up to the edge, and finally jump. So that’s where I am today; mid fall, still holding my breath, and hoping I don’t break every bone in my body when I hit the ground. (And then make a fool of myself)

Can we rewind a bit?

In 10th grade I did a project on the ‘history of wedding traditions’. My mom and best friend helped me make a wedding cake (hence the photos), I dug out my old First Communion veil to take into class, and pretty much bored every boy in the room about wedding day traditions/rituals. My senior year of high school, I faked being engaged so I could be an extra on another TLC show that was filming in Cincinnati. (My mom and I thought it was hilarious.)

My mom did most of the work.
We were just there for the post-workout icing. 

Fast forward through college, and on to my first “big girl” job, immediately following graduation; I was pumped to score what I thought my dream job was, in Corporate America (I had my own cubicle and everything!), only to realize within a month it was not for me. I would legitimately cry on my way to work every single morning (not my proudest moments). When my ‘now husband’ had the opportunity to relocate us just a little bit closer to home, I knew we had to move. But [he said] under one condition. A career change. A 180 degree, risk the little bit of money I had, throw away all college class knowledge about childhood development I had learned… to finally follow my REAL dreams. In bridal.

* Looking back now, I don’t know if Jake and I would have lasted if I would have stuck with my desk job. I made our lives miserable. So THANK YOU to the man that pushed me into exactly what I needed. A true keeper.

So here I am now! I’ve been working as a bridal gown consultant for almost 3 years in Cleveland, at Matina’s Bridal, and STILL wonder how I landed it [all with zero experience]. After planning my own wedding completely by myself, my heart was tugging, and I knew I didn’t want to stop at just wedding gowns. The bridal world is small, in a sense that unless you’re in it, you don’t know much. It’s big though too; there’s SO MUCH info that people either don’t know or overlook. I want this space to be for all of that. Yep, ALLL things bridal. Whether you’re a bride to be, a creator looking to collaborate, or maybe just reading for fun, (hi, Mom!) enjoy!

Today, I’m hitting publish. Though my site isn’t perfect, and I’m not a professional blogger, I’m no longer waiting for my career to just take off magically. Thank you, and of course bare with me as I work through the kinks, details, and everything in between in this new adventure! XOXO,

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OHIO BASED WEDDING COORDINATOR & BRIDAL/LIFESTYLE BLOGGER

I’m Kelly! Born and raised in Ohio, wife to Jake, and boy Mom to Connor and Henry. Blogging about life, motherhood, and helping brides make their dreams come true. 

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