Continuing my praise for the team that helped put together an incredible photo shoot at the Chicago History Museum this Spring, I wanted to talk about a few more event professionals today. They bring the magic to life and I was so impressed with their creativity and products to showcase a classic design. I had […]

Throughout an engagement, couples will continue to get advice on how to plan their wedding – who to invite, how much to spend, where to have the wedding, etc – but I think that some of the best advice comes from couples who have been married a long time. They have the experience to share […]

In my preparation of launching Zen Events, I needed to produce some images to share with you here on my site and also on Instagram. I knew that I wanted to work with Jenn from Jennifer Kathryn Photography. She is a savvy business owner, ridiculously talented, and is a trusted friend. She and I had […]

I enjoy this ceremony reading at weddings because it speaks to our human nature and the reality of a relationship. We are all in constant motion and what happens to us, or our loved ones, throughout our life does affect the relationship we have with our spouse. I think it is important to recognize and […]

As an English Minor, I believe that one of the best ways you can express your love for each other during your wedding ceremony, is through the written word. I will be sharing a monthly feature of readings, poems, and excerpts that you can choose to incorporate into your wedding ceremony. I am drawn to […]

A dream turned into a goal and has now become reality. I have always loved a wedding ceremony…the excitement, the tradition, the commitment of two people. Over the past 13 years, I have seen every ceremony imaginable. But each one seems new and fresh to me, and that has been the impetus to launch Zen […]