08/09/2026
This weary heart is so full tonight. I’ve been pretty quiet here the past few weeks because most of my energy has been spent creating the biggest wedding order of my career to date— for a former student. She and her family have such a special spot in my heart, and I worked my tail off, wanting so badly to make sure I helped to create the wedding of her dreams. Guys— I think I pulled it off. 💐
Not only that, but because lots of her and her hubby’s friends were from their school days, I got to see (and HUG!!) at least a dozen former students. Honestly, I was a little nervous, hoping I didn’t get an “ew” face from anyone! It was quite the opposite. The way a couple of them had their eyes pop out at the sight of me! The sweet conversations I got to have, and the updates I got from these adults that I knew as awkward middle schoolers. Bliss. 🩷
Bryn and Zach— congratulations, and again— thank you for trusting me with this task. I’m so thankful that you were happy with my work. Scott and Cheryl, you raised 3 incredible humans.
Thanks for the hugs and wonderful conversations: Darby, Shay, Jake, Blake, Hayden, Elizabeth, Caroline, Kevin, Drake, Mitchell, Marquez, Hunter (and your gorgeous fiance!) and Hailey. You truly made this such a special night. 💖