09/02/2025
sometimes the hardest part about this career is that we book ourselves 1+ years in advance — and life doesn’t always line up perfectly with those timelines. planning a pregnancy + navigating a due date while sticking to your contractual commitments + making sure every client feels cared is not an easy equation… except i’ve had .bower by my side.
for every one of my pregnancies, she’s been the steady, ride-or-die presence who makes it feel less daunting. she’s the one who takes the weight off my shoulders just by saying, without hesitation, “yes, tell me who/what/when/where + i’ve got you covered if needed.” it’s never lost on me how rare + invaluable that is.
as a self employed small business owner, i’ve never taken a mat leave + i’ve always pushed through to produce weddings just days before + weeks after my babies arrived. but this time, timing isn’t as seamless + tomorrow margot is taking the lead role for one of my weddings with her signature grace + competence.
[also, shout out to k+k for being extremely understanding + never doubting our teamwork + commitment to ensure a seamless transition 🙏🏼]
margot + i have had each others backs through thick + thin for the past 13 years, never overlapping our bookings to ensure we can each jump in for the other if ever needed. there aren’t enough words to say how much it means to me — to have not just a teammate, but a true friend who makes this wild balancing act feel doable (+ allowing me to not only enjoy these precious newborn days, but also physically recover).
forever grateful for you, margot 🤍
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