Microweddings versus Elopements: Which is Right for You? In the world of COVID-19, I absolutely love that couples are searching for safe and meaningful ways to celebrate their story, rather than giving up on the idea of a wedding all together. As smaller guest lists are suddenly a given—and as massive celebrations are replaced with intimate […]
Destination Wedding Venue Glimpses: Get Inspired by The Four Seasons Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand I don’t know about you, but I could tour venues all day every day. I love to see their decor, aesthetics, how they landscape their exterior, and soak up the ambiance of the space. Many of my couples plan destination […]
Highground Villa with panoramic views of Kigali This is definitely home away from home for me. My first visit to Kigali, I stayed here and the lovely owner Claude was so hospitable that the second time I was in Kigali, I stayed here with my whole entire team. Highground Villa is the most peaceful place. […]
Giraffe Manor—A 1930s Era Historic Manor House in Nairobi This dreamy hotel is on my bucketlist and I had planned to visit there before COVID-19 hit, so I decided to introduce you to it anyway and I’ll update this with my in-person experience when I—hopefully—get there next year. A boutique hotel straight from the storybooks, […]
As of this writing, the world is sheltered in place in the midst of COVID-19 but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream about far off destinations and wedding vows to come. In fact, it’s those dreams that will carry us through, giving us the hope and inspiration we need to keep believing in the best […]
Luxury Rainforest Resort Nyungwe House is a MAJOR bucket-list place to stay. I visited this resort to meet my friend for lunch while en route to Kenya. She was staying here and I vividly remember how I felt when I saw how absolutely beautiful this place was. It’s the kind of place that stirs the […]
“I fell in love with Rwanda the moment I saw those verdant, rolling hills rise up beneath the wings of the plane as we descended toward Kigali airport.” – Naomi Benaron Kigali Rwanda Travel Guide – Country Overview and Fun Facts The first time I visited this beautiful country was to do a site visit […]
A Real Bali Wedding to Inspire (Plus a Bali Engagement Photo Shoot) When you’re newly engaged, there’s nothing more exciting and inspiring than browsing real weddings and gleaning from the decor, dress choices, color palette, location, and more. Real wedding photos show us what’s possible and give us glimpses into our own preferences. They help […]