The Journal
Notes for the planning.
Honest wedding guidance from behind the scenes, written by a husband-and-wife team in Gaston County, North Carolina.
This is where we share what we’ve learned running weddings: how a timeline actually comes together, what to ask a venue before you sign, and what to look for in the vendors you hire. It’s the practical, calm advice we’d give a couple sitting across the table from us. Whether your wedding is a year out or a month away, start here.
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Wedding Planning
The fundamentals, answered plainly. Timelines, budgets, and what to do when.
Behind the Scenes
How a wedding day actually runs, from setup to the last dance. The production work most couples never see.
Carolina Weddings
Venues, vendors, and local know-how for Gaston County, Charlotte, and the towns around them.
From the Two of Us
What we’ve learned building a wedding company as a married couple, and why two perspectives make a better day.
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Fresh from the Journal.
Venue Coordinator vs. Wedding Coordinator: Do You Need Both?
Your venue includes a coordinator, and now you’re wondering whether that covers everything. Here’s what a venue coordinator actually handles, where the gaps tend to show up, and the questions I’d ask before you decide.
How Many Wedding Coordinators Do You Need? Why We Always Bring Two!
One coordinator can only be in one place at a time, and your wedding happens in several at once. Here’s how many coordinators your day needs, how my husband James and I split it, and why we both show up for every wedding we take on.
Wedding Coordinator vs. Wedding Planner: Which One Do You Need?
Booked the venue and now everyone’s asking if you have a planner? Here’s the difference between a wedding coordinator and a wedding planner, the in-between option most couples never hear about, and how to tell which one fits your wedding.
What Broke at Our First Loray Mill Grand Hall Event (and Why No One Noticed)
Our first event together was a 150-guest gala at Loray Mill Grand Hall, built around Deaf culture and accessibility, and it was James’s first event ever. Here’s how the two of us split the work, what the guests saw, and why we both show up for every wedding we coordinate.
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