When the landscape is too breathtaking to pass up, couples may feel that no indoor venue can compare to the exquisite views of an outdoor wedding.  In a perfect world, you would find your location, set up shop and your wedding day would go off without a hitch…but the weather gods aren’t always so reliable…or […]

As the day of fiscal benefits…or perhaps fiscal detriments nears, we can’t help but be inspired to discuss all the fun things we can splurge on if a tax “return” is in our future.  For some…a family vacation, a spring shopping spree, a bathroom remodel or an enhancement to their yard…it’s fun to dream about […]

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”   The most sincere form of admiration and gratitude can often come in simple words of praise and recognition.  Those words can start a ripple effect that can reach far beyond what was intended…and to some there is no better “thank […]

For a select few, the word “budget” has never crossed their lips…cheers to you lucky few!  But for most, a wedding budget is essential; no matter how big or how small.  Keeping track of your costs and knowing exactly where you want to spend or splurge is imperative during the wedding planning process. Preparing a […]

As with any shift in politics, comes change.  And with change, we, as both a country and individuals,  learn to adapt.  Recently, under our new administration,  we have seen a new wave of policies which threaten to increase tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China; these three countries account for about 40% of all […]