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Discovering 'The One': Navigating the Journey to Your Perfect Wedding Dress
Come share in our adventure with Lexi and yours truly, Sara! We're letting you in on the unforgettable journey of finding THE wedding dress.

Sara Ricke
Aug 30, 20234 min read


Cracking the RSVP Code: Understanding the Dance of Wedding Invitations and Guest Responses
RSVP's --- they're kind of the elephant in the room. Any conversation getting close to the wedding is bound to have them mentioned. ...

Sara Ricke
Aug 16, 20233 min read


Wedding Budget Series: Part 7 - Allocating Expenses: Who Pays for What?
Whether you're a couple embarking on the journey of a lifetime or a parent navigating the financial responsibilities, this guide will provid

Sara Ricke
Jul 26, 20235 min read


Wedding Budget Series: Part 6 Celebrations & Festivities: Transportation, Favors, Parties, Dinner
Whether you're a couple embarking on the journey of a lifetime or a parent navigating the financial responsibilities, this guide will provid

Sara Ricke
Jul 21, 20236 min read


Wedding Budget Series: Part 5 - Beauty, Elegance, Sacred Spaces: Hair, Makeup, Church, Musicians
Whether you're a couple embarking on the journey of a lifetime or a parent navigating the financial responsibilities, this guide will provid

Sara Ricke
Jul 19, 20233 min read


Wedding Budget Series: Part 4 - Crafting the Atmosphere: Bar, Staff, Siblings, Decorations
Whether you're a couple embarking on the journey of a lifetime or a parent navigating the financial responsibilities, this guide will provid

Sara Ricke
Jul 14, 20234 min read


Wedding Budget Series: Part 3 - Unveiling Elegance: Attire, Blooms, Invites, and Picture-Perfect Mom
Whether you're a couple embarking on the journey of a lifetime or a parent navigating the financial responsibilities, this guide will provid

Sara Ricke
Jul 12, 20233 min read


Wedding Budget Series: Part 2 - Delving Deeper into Venue, Catering, DJ, Photographer, and Dessert C
Whether you're a couple embarking on the journey of a lifetime or a parent navigating the financial responsibilities, this guide will provid

Sara Ricke
Jul 7, 20234 min read


Wedding Budget Series: Part 1 Getting Started and Prioritizing Expenses
Plan your dream wedding hassle-free. Our guide offers clarity, inspiration, and budgeting tips. Start your memorable celebration now!

Sara Ricke
Jul 5, 20233 min read


The Quinceañera
My first exposure to quinceañera celebrations was through my parents who lived in southern Texas for 20+ years.

Sara Ricke
Apr 19, 20231 min read


Winter = Comfort Food
Winter = Comfort Food -- amiright? This recipe is as simple as it gets -- it is one my mom started making when I was a kid! So...if you...

Sara Ricke
Jan 26, 20232 min read


Quick and Easy Potluck Suggestions: The Meal Version
I’ve done the super easy desserts already – but here is the meal version to share for potlucks! I get calls and texts from family...

Sara Ricke
Oct 21, 20223 min read


Quick and Easy Potluck Suggestions: The Dessert Bar Version
Especially if you are not a great cook, having a few options in your arsenal is nice when planning desserts for an event.

Sara Ricke
Oct 21, 20223 min read


Office Party on a Budget
Easy ideas for planning a creative and fun office party when the boss is watching the budget!

Sara Ricke
Oct 20, 20225 min read


A Chicken Pot Pie Recipe That Won't Kill You
Chicken Pot Pie --- I gotta admit --- I have had a love/hate relationship with this my whole life.

Sara Ricke
Oct 20, 20222 min read


Meal planning 101: Part Two
Hello again! I hope you had a chance to read the first meal planning blog -- from when our house was a wild and crazy "junior high and...

Sara Ricke
Sep 29, 20223 min read


Meal planning 101: Part One
Fall is in the air -- and that means -- meal planning! This is a tradition of a LOT of years for us! First when our kids were little -

Sara Ricke
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Planning a Holiday Party?
Holidays are approaching! And if you are like us -- you do a lot of front end planning -- before harvest happens! I have had a few...

Sara Ricke
Aug 19, 20223 min read


Table Layout Ideas
Table layouts – super exciting, right? It is something that people wonder about – and I’m here to tell you that it is something that...

Sara Ricke
Jul 18, 20221 min read


Catering for a small group or business meeting
We get asked about catering options a lot – and we do offer catering for smaller groups and business meetings (ie – I don’t cater wedding...

Sara Ricke
Jul 14, 20224 min read
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