It isn’t every day that the dreamy outdoor wedding becomes a downtown Rapid City winter wedding, but that is exactly what happened for Azia and Gabe. High school sweethearts, Azia told me that their relationship started in a rebellious way. Apparently, at the start each family didn’t really approve of their status. They stuck with […]

Booking the wedding dream team is an absolute must. Justin Straw Designs and Indigo Blue Photography are flawless together. I have had the great pleasure of working with these two on more than one count now. The wedding dream team here in the Black Hills, Justin Straw and Sandra Nichols joined me and talked about […]

Leave No Trace is a huge movement and awareness in the growing elopement market. It is not just for elopements though; any outdoor wedding can take part in the movement. Built upon a set of seven minimum-impact principles, Leave No Trace is something anyone and everyone can be mindful of. Honestly, I didn’t really know […]

A trend for years now, has been celebrating every first birthday with a styled cake smashing. Whether that styled smash is captured on camera is up to you. Of course, you could always pull out your new iPhone or point and shoot camera, but nothing compares to the quality you will get from hiring a […]

Jordan and Kassidy Kitzmillers are bringing a new form of jewelry to the Midwest – permanent jewelry. It’s a perfect symbolism for weddings and rings. Their business Rogue Kreations began in fall of 2021 and is really gaining popularity each day. Meet the Kitzmiller Sisters First-born, Kassidy Kitzmiller loves to stay busy and came up […]

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 […]

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. […]