The KTE Journal

It is hard to believe we’re in the thick of the holiday season. Being in the hospitality industry, I am confident many of us work tirelessly to be able to enjoy a bit of rest in December and January, but who am I kidding? Rest is relative but one can dream. The holidays are always […]

So, you said “YES!” to the one you’ll marry, now it’s time to say “YES!” to the dress. Cue hour-long daydreaming sessions about the gorgeous wedding gowns you’re going to try on, surrounded by your family and friends, sipping champagne, culminating at that moment when you find “the one.”   Many of us dream of […]

Our recent subscription of Bazaar Bride has us swooning over the most couture wedding gowns, bridal jewelry and honeymoon locations. In our welcome email, we received their “10 Commandments” for planning a wedding and we could not AGREE MORE! We actually agree some much we felt like we just had to share them with you […]

Within the realm of wedding coordinating my heart truly is in food and beverage. To me, one of the most important aspects of an event is the breaking of bread, conversations over great wine and full tummies from food that guests leave talking about. Long gone are the days of dry chicken and mashed potatoes- […]

Last January we posted this blog and received tons of positive feedback from couples on how much it helped them in planning their wedding. We didn’t want our 2017 couples to be left out, so we decided to run it again!    I refuse to be sexist in the presumption that all men dislike wedding […]

Engagement photos are becoming commonplace for many engaged couples. Whether you are camera shy or can’t wait for another opportunity to jump in front of a camera, we want to offer some pointers to help enhance your experience.  Why Should We Take Engagement Photos?  Any photographer will tell you, engagement photos are a perfect opportunity […]

This time of year always gets me so excited to host at my home. I think it is the coziness of Winter, the smell of wood burning fires and scented candles and maybe even a bit of Seasonal Affect Disorder urging us to be social. Whether it be a small gathering of friends for New […]

If you thought those Thank You cards were daunting, just wait until the name change! If you, your partner or both are changing names post wedding, follow these simplified steps to complete the process- and make sure to go in order! 1. Pick up a Copy of your Marriage Certificate: First things first, head to […]

Your wedding photos will be what keeps the memory of your wedding day alive. Often times photographers will give couples a checklist or form to complete with their must-have photos. Although this checklist may seem like an afterthought in the big scheme of wedding planning, we encourage couples to really take the time to think about […]

It is no secret that weddings can be taxing, both emotionally and physically. It is important that in the months leading up to your wedding you take some serious time out to relax and rejuvenate before your big day. Self care is important anytime, but especially now!  I am t-minus 25 days until my wedding […]