There's a lot of things happening in the world right now. Life has always had unknowns and uncertainties, but there are days it seems like a winter that spring is never going to emerge from. While we are all navigating through it differently and it has impacted us all differently, we've all felt the weight of it.

For my clients, I know that this has been so trying because many of you have had to change up your plans to accommodate circumstances beyond your control. I've heard the sadness and disappointment in your voices, and I've also heard the hopefulness and resiliency in your voices. As much as I've disliked that you're in this position, I've been so glad to be in the muck of it with you to help in any way that I can.

I've been thinking about how I might be able to share a few words of encouragement with you during this time as you continue to navigate through planning your wedding day.

1. It's 100% okay to be sad or disappointed that your wedding planning is not going the way you thought it would. Many of you have expressed that you've been made to feel by others (family, friends, vendors, etc.) that you just need to be fine with it. Just because you have to accept the circumstances, does not mean that you can't be upset about it. It's super important to me that I'm careful not to negate or dismiss those feelings because they are real & understandable. Being upset that you're not getting to use the venue or vendor you wanted, or that you have to cut your guest list, or that you have to change your date - doesn't mean that you don't recognize that the most important part of your wedding day is getting to marry your best friend.

2. My role is to support you, communicate with you, offer wisdom, & help you keep moving forward and celebrate your day in a way that still speaks true to who you guys are - even if it looks different. When life doesn’t play out how you thought, your story can still show others the beauty & good you found in it all. Even on your wedding day. I’m here for you, friend.

I love and appreciate every one of you that trust me with your memories. It really does mean the world. Your stories matter more than you can fathom and I’ll never take that for granted. We're going to get through this.

XO, Dakota