This isn't my normal blog post - it has nothing to do with weddings, events, or even travel. This one is for my fellow small business owners. Let me start with a story. I was recently at a local chamber of commerce meeting and a statistic was shared with the group that was very startling to me. The local director who was recently hired to drive economic development in the town stated that when he first starting researching the small town (that he was eventually hired to promote), he was...

We’ve had the joy of designing décor for real weddings at The Hesed House Venue in Heyworth, Illinois—and we’ve learned what truly works here. This honest venue spotlight walks you through the pros, the challenges (along with realistic solutions), and how to make the most of the property’s beautiful views and multiple ceremony spots.

One of my favorite things about cruising is how each port becomes its own little chapter—some adventurous, some relaxing, all worth remembering. This sailing on Vision of the Seas gave us a great mix of DIY exploring, beach days, and one excursion we’ll never forget. Here’s exactly where we went, what we did, and what we’d tell friends planning the same stops.