Alaena told her florist she wanted a “winter rustic” wedding. Of course, the first thing that needs to be discussed when you’re planning a “winter rustic” theme… what is winter rustic??? Well, now we know. The team at Hepatica took...
Ever since I was little, I’ve found myself questioning everything. There are so many things we accept without much thought because they’re so common, so accepted, so ordinary. But I find myself wondering about so very many things. Why are there so many...
Many wedding ceremonies include the lighting of a unity candle. I’ve seen similar ceremonies with other materials, like sand, or salt. Brides and grooms will pour different colors of sand into a single vessel. It’s a nice, clear, visual symbolic gesture of...
When planning your reception timeline, one of the key questions is going to be when to do your first dance. Before dinner? After dinner? I’ll start out by saying that your band or DJ are the experts here. When you meet with them to figure this out, they can give...
I know that on your wedding day, you have a huge list of things to do. And I have a lot of nerve asking you to do one more! The good news is, this one can probably be delegated to your maid of honor or one of your bridesmaids. Here’s my request: when...
To get great photos, you need great light. And the prettiest light, especially for wedding prep photos, is window light. It’s common knowledge that you need light for photos. You’ve probably even heard a photographer gushing, “ahhhh look at the...
