What happens when a perfectionist plans her dream wedding? Reflections on beauty, anxiety, control, and the creative joy of turning love into art.

Here’s the inside story of our Griffin House wedding in Hood River, exactly how a three-day celebration really played out…behind the photos. From the peaks of joy to the valleys of stress, and the surprising moments of resonance and trust, this is a real look at what it feels like to be a bride at The Griffin House.

Feeling overwhelmed before your wedding? Here’s my honest take on pre-wedding stress — from the mental load of being a bride to last-minute meltdowns — and the tools that helped me find calm.

How do you plan your wedding without losing your sanity? As a perfectionist bride, I obsessed over every detail. Here’s how it played out and the lessons I’d share with anyone planning their own “perfect wedding.”

Plan your dream honeymoon in Greece with this 2-week itinerary covering Athens, Paros, and Crete - plus food tips, packing advice, and travel hacks.