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New York Bridal Fashion Week
This week I got to taking a look inside the creative process and meet with designers to understand their unique perspective on design. For most designers there is inspiration and passion in what we create. Having the chan

To the nights under the stars and the unexpected surprises for your guests!
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Tell me your favorite surprise?
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Event Planner | @#houseofjoyco
Reception Venue |  @&zwnj;lytleparkhotel
Photographer | @&zwnj;amandadonahophotography
Flora

This ones for our Grooms...
To have and to hold, to be strong and bold! We love you, we cherish you, and we are grateful for you in the planning process!!
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I really love that our grooms show up to be part of the wedding planning journey. It's i

Women you amaze me!
Today HOJ had the honor of producing the Women of Influence Awards alongside @ywcadayton . To be in a room with over 900 members of the community who came out to support the honorees, to share in the Y's mission and to create an i

Quiet morning walks and moments with Amber and Brent.
After the tornado 🌪️ watch last night I'm ready for some warmer land calmer weather.
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Event Planner: #houseofjoyco
Venue: @greenacresfoundation
Photographer: @chelseyjbarhorst
Dress Boutiqu

Have you ever had a poem made for you?
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Creating experiences and experiencing them are 2 different things. When you get to do both it is a full circle moment. Last year I had the chance to have @cubsthepoet write me a poem and it was something