Bringing a non-traditional, live wedding entertainment to guests, Alyssa Tanner is the beauty and brains behind Caricatures by Alyssa based out of Rapid City, South Dakota. Meet the Wedding Entertainer Alyssa Tanner received her bachelors degree in illustration from Indiana Weleyan University and returned to her home in the South Dakota Prairie where she’s been […]

If you’ve ever contemplated skipping the hoop-la and eloping in Vegas, here’s your sign of encouragement! This styled downtown intimate elopement in Las Vegas has all the vibes!! Honestly, there are so many great locations downtown Vegas, we barely scratched the surface. My trip was a mere tease to what the area has to offer. […]

The first look has been increasingly popular in recent years, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. Undecided if you should do one or not? Let this list of pros and cons help you decide. First looks have been a wedding trend for quite a while now, with more and more couples opting to add […]

Weddings include so many details, including florals. Kayly Pikula takes her work seriously, but always remembers to have fun. As a wedding florist in the Black Hills, she specializes in bohemian, modern, and classic designs. It isn’t just about the bouquet you walk down with either. Kayly has worked on large installation pieces as well. […]

This year started off with a beautiful New Year’s Eve wedding celebration in North Dakota. It was a bit brisk, but beautiful. Liz and I met through unfortunate circumstances. Glasser Images was a North Dakota based wedding photography and videography company. Sadly, there was a crazy huge situation that occurred…. Glasser closed with no notice […]

Taking a look back through this last year, my 2021 yearly recap shows a lot of growth. It was my second official year in the Black Hills as a photographer and videographer. After 2020, I wasn’t sure what the new “normal” would be and what it would mean for my business. Personally, I changed a […]

New year, new podcast! Well… not really, but my branding and direction for The Pulse has taken a turn for the better. I am so excited to start this new season and journey with a clear idea and plan for the future of the podcast. The Pulse is ready for what 2022 has in store, […]