Sometimes the most meaningful moments at an event come together in the most unexpected ways. In the middle of last week, I received a last-minute inquiry from a lovely woman named Lizzette. She was planning a baby shower for her daughter, who was traveling in from New Jersey to celebrate with family in Virginia Beach. One of the things her daughter had dreamed of for the shower was having a watercolor artist paint guest sketches, and Lizzette had been thoughtfully working ha

For several months, I've been asking a simple question to members of our Virginia Wedding Vendors by Vivid Expressions community: “What’s one challenge or goal you’re currently focusing on in your wedding or creative event business?” The top responses have overwhelmingly been the same... ➡️ Growing my clientele. ➡️ Collaborating with the right vendors. ➡️ Clearer pricing, smoother processes, and stronger relationships. If you nodded your head while reading that, you’re n

I have a question for you: Can you relate to this feeling? It's that quiet tug from within. Most creatives know it well. It’s a small, steady voice that says: You were made for more than this. You have gifts that are meant to be seen. Your work is meant to help someone. You were made for more than playing small. Whether you are a creative, an event and wedding professional, a designer, a florist, or an entrepreneur, you didn’t stumble into this path by accident. Your ey