Planning one wedding is already an emotional, logistical, and physical marathon. Planning two weddings on the same day? That tested every part of me as a planner. But somewhere between the timelines, vendor calls, near breakdowns, and beautiful final moments, I realized this milestone was about so much more than execution. It reminded me why I care so deeply about what I do.

Friendship isn’t always soft and easy, sometimes it’s uncomfortable, deep, and a mirror. But the ones that last? Those are the ones that grow you, challenge you, and remind you that what you’re asking for in a friend is never too much.

Life is loud in this season, everyone is doing something. But I’m learning that my timing is still valid, even when it looks different.

What happens when grief, deadlines, and real life collide? A reflection on balancing business, loss, and the quiet bravery of showing up anyway.

Sometimes popularity isn’t professionalism. Here’s what a very strange consultation call taught me about choosing the right vendors.