Kelly Hilgendorf

No matter if you got married in a church, on the beach, within 9 months, or after a 2 year engagement, I think we can all agree on one thing…. Weddings are OVERWHELMING! Lists on lists on lists, and by the time your big day actually arrives you are crossing all your fingers and saying […]

To the man that taught me to always sing in the car, no matter how off tune I may be. To the man that gave me an undeniable sweet tooth.. like the kind where I grab a spoon and a canister of icing for a late night snack. To the man that ran beside me […]

As Jake and I approach our 1 Year Wedding Anniversary, I am just a mess of mixed emotions. Part of me feels like just yesterday we were dancing and drinking with our family and best friends, but then another part of me feels like we’ve lived an entire lifetime since that extremely warm Saturday last […]

With the new Summer season in full swing, I wanted to introduce a new series to the blog called, “Designer Spotlight.” I’ll chat about specific designers that I work with, and hopefully give you a better idea what may be more your style, fit your venue, or simply just narrow down your Pinterest board. I […]

With Memorial Day this past weekend, it’s safe to say I’m officially in SUMMER MODE! But let’s be honest, summer time is always on my mind. I truly feel like the best version of myself between the months of May-September. *Sign me up for all the hot weather!* With a new season comes new inspiration […]

After the flowers have dried up, the cake has gone stale, and your dress is hanging on your closet door covered in dirt and champagne, what do you do next? Well first off, let’s be honest, you go into post-wedding depression… you no longer have excel sheets of food menus running through your head, and […]

When I initially planned out my posts for May, it was no question that I would post for Mother’s Day. It’s easy content and I knew a common question I could cover was “What to Wear as a Mother.” Once I really started writing though, I didn’t realize I would talk about so much more […]

As I dive deeper into the bridal industry as a whole, wedding gowns are what my heart will always fall the hardest for. I truly believe it’s the most important piece of clothing you’ll ever purchase. It’s also one of the biggest purchases you’ll make fully with your heart. As my boss always says, “You […]

If you know me, you know that I’m a pretty emotional person. I cry multiple times a week (over the good and the bad), I crave really deep conversations with friends, and naturally I put a lot of pressure on myself. I’ve been this way for as long as I can remember. In high school […]

I remember in 4th grade I was having a conversation with a group of my friends and every single one had said that their parents were divorced. At the time, I didn’t think much of it… to be honest, I didn’t think twice about it. My parents still being married was rare. And maybe even […]