Zilla (2024)

23/02/2024

Remember, your wedding vendors are human. Of course, it's their job to serve you, provide excellent customer service. Yes, 100%. At the same time, they deserve to get jazzed, invested, creatively fulfilled by "bringing it" to your celebration. So, when they push you a bit, listen. Allow them to explore, brainstorm, get crazy. It's a fun ride and can bring perspective, an experience that you wouldn't have witnessed otherwise..Vendor Team
Venue |
Models | + .liefeld
Concept + Photography |
Design + Styling |
Gown |
Stationery |
Flat lay curation |
Florals |
Ribbons |
Rentals |

20/04/2023

ZILLA COUPLE FEATURE!.Ever wonder what wedding vendors talk about as we scarf down our food during the reception?!
Ha! You've probably never wondered. BUT, I'm gonna tell ya anyway.
One frequent conversation starter...“Gosh, if I were to do my wedding over again, I would do so many things differently now”. Yep, it’s the same thing for me. I LOVED our wedding, just.to.be.clear.
But design and craft is like a muscle you work on over time, and - well, it’s been a bit since I got married. And the muscle is a heck of a lot stronger. So, to feed that part of my soul, I was immensely stoked when I met Kaitlin and Brad. They are just cool. Done.
I am SO beyond excited they chose me to help bring their vision to life.
Thoughtful, intentional - thinking through all the things so that THEY create an experience that is SO THEM. Kaitlin and Brad are the type of couple I love to work with. They value vendors, their craft and what they bring to the table.
With that attitude, vendors WANT to show up for you. Because they are creative people - feed their soul and watch amazing things happen.
Check out Stories for more goodness captured.

19/04/2023

It’s getting overwhelming huh?! I get it. No, like I actually get it boo. And I don’t want your anxiety to get swept underneath the rug or assumed that you are just ‘having a day’.
This wedding planning s**t is HARD. And yet, is disguised as an easy checklist and a Pinterest board.
Weddings MEAN something to us because we value what they represent. They mean an identity shift for you and are partner - starting a new family unit. They mean you are no longer just you. They mean money you have worked hard to obtain is going to be spent on ‘just one day!” They mean family dynamics, a wedding party, guest experience, vendor communication and logistics, food, venue, capturing moments AND - I’ll stop there.
It’s OKAY if you don’t know what to do next. It’s okay that you don't know if you should do rounds or banquet tables.
Aka, hire the planner. Seriously, as your friend. Hire the planner. Not your cousin, not your mom, A WEDDING PLANNER. And, seriously - it doesn’t need to be me, I’m not a good fit for everyone.
There are a lot of amazing talent out there! Just to name a few….

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Vendor Team
Wedding Coaching + Coordination
Photography

18/04/2023

#^@% yea! You did it! We planned, we ate, we conversed, we enjoyed and obvi - danced our lil tooshies off..I am so proud…
Vendor Team
Wedding Coaching + Coordination
Venue
Catering + Beverage
Photography
DJ
Photo Booth
Cake + Desserts
Florals
Chairs + Linens
Specialty Rentals
Arbor
Signage
Welcome Gift Map
Hair + Makeup

17/04/2023

Don’t take yourself too seriously..Weddings should be fun! And I’m so sorry ( ), but even as your wedding planner, I’m also going to partake in the fun.
I will give your mom a hug, do a little shimmy cause I’m feel’n the playlist, sneak a shot to the MOH who needs to take the edge off right before her speech, encourage your lil brother to start breakdancing.
Yes, you are dressed up, yes there are moments for reverence - but then, there is the party. The laughs, the inside jokes, the hair flips and then - taking off your shoes cause you just.don’t.care.anymore!
Yes, let’s have some (just kidding, A LOT) of MOMENTS!
Vendor Team
Wedding Coaching + Coordination
Venue
Catering + Beverage
Flowers
Photographer
DJ
Cake
Photobooth
Doughnuts + Chai

15/04/2023

Tired of the cold?! Me too! And I’m from here..It’s that time of year though, you can sense excitement for the upcoming wedding season and all the memories that we will create. It’s pretty amazing to be a part of.
To witness love, family, connection, community - it’s what I’m about, so if that’s your jam - I would be honored.
Vendor Team
Wedding Coaching + Coordination
Venue
Catering
DJ
Photographer
Videographer
Flowers
Cake + Cupcakes

18/05/2022

Hello Grooms!
Yes, I see you! Your desire to have an opinion. Yep, it is YOUR day too. Let's talk about that. I want to meet you, listen to you, laugh and cry with you AND your partner. It takes two, em-I-right!?
I promise to not dismiss your opinion, to sweep it under the rug, like it doesn't have value. Booooo! So lame.
Wedding Coaching + Coordination
Photography

17/05/2022

I don't want an 'expensive' wedding, my brother is having this super bougie wedding in Austria and it's just so over the top.
I had coaching call yesterday and my clients were talking about how they are worried about coming across as pretentious.
Guess what!? The fact that this is a concern for you, means that it won't happen. Because your intention behind the money you are spending is to tell your story, to bring your family and friends together, to celebrate.
The SAME $100k (or whatever "expensive" means to you) wedding can look and feel VERY different depending on your INTENTION behind your WHY.
Let's figure out your WHY so that you know how to knowledge collect, allocate the budget puzzle and feel more confident when all the opinions start-a-happening!
Book a coaching session today! Link in bio!
Wedding Coaching + Coordination
Venue Abernethy Center]
Catering + Beverage Abernethy Center]
Photography
Videographer
Photo Booth
DJ
Florist
Cake
Boba Bar
Hair .kins

16/05/2022

Wow! It's been a minute since I've posted on here. Know that I've been here in spirit and Stories, just needed some time to think....
With a nice month of thinking - I want to say 'thank you'! I've been especially grateful lately that I have created this "job" where I can make my own schedule, love on my clients the way I'd like to be treated and be present as a mom and partner.
That wouldn't be a thing without YOU. So, Thank You for following, the kind words, the lovin', the referrals. They have gotten me through a long first 3 years of business (hello pandemic) to the point where now - the calendar is full, I LOVE every single couple I'm working with and I'm jazzed about this season. It will be a lot, but I'm here for it, here for you and your special journey, it really is amazing, this journey you are on, let's love every minute!
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07/03/2022

It's here! Tomorrow is Session 2: 2022 Wedding Trends: Considering the "Wedding Boom".
Let's talk about trends!! How do they become a thing, do you follow them or not, how to use trends as inspo for your own wedding and which trends do local wedding though-leaders wish would go away!
GET YOUR TICKET NOW!! It's tomorrow via Zoom at 5pm PST.
See you there!

30/01/2022

Okay - it's time to get REAL honest with you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It's not worth walking this path alone.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I KNOW I may seem biased. But as a former bride who had a budget. I get it - there is a lot of expenses and having a wedding planner might not feel like an option.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
That IS WHY I created The Zilla Session. Because there should be an option for most of the couples out there to get help. Like real help - without the giant price tag.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Check out The Zilla Session in the link in bio to learn more!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hair + Makeup

28/01/2022

This is the goal - lots and lots of smiles. Having thee best time! I LOVE weddings and I LOVE marriage. I find it extremely intriguing, awe inspiring, and something worth celebrating.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
How you celebrate it - that's where the soul-searching comes in, the creativity, the intention, the puzzle, the experience - that's what I strive to coach my clients through.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Sure, this is the end goal - all the smiles, but behind those smiles IS intention, purpose, thoughtfulness.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Let's start the journey to loving BOTH the big day and the journey to getting there.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Cake + Desserts ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Florals ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Chairs + Linens ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Specialty Rentals ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Arbor ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Signage ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Welcome Gift Map ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Hair + Makeup

26/01/2022

Can you guess where this wedding was?
Of course you can - those barrels have become iconic to Portland - specifically in the wedding industry.
I was so excited to finally do a wedding here - and it lived up to the all the hype.
Jennifer at Cooper's Hall is so incredibly professional and ccccaaaallllmmmm. Love calm.
I can't wait until next time!
Wedding Coaching + Coordination
Venue Coopers Hall]
Catering + Beverage Coopers Hall]
Photography
DJ
Photo Booth
Cake
Florals
Signage
Hair + Makeup

25/01/2022

Make sure you are present for moments like this. Calm, kind, loving moments.
Zilla only has 5 more weekends between May-Oct avail! So here is what our Wedding Management/Day of Package TENDS to look like - cause, let's be honest - I am flexible and know you are unique and get that - so it's always a conversation.
MEET + GREET Before you book, I want to meet BOTH of you! Learn both of your needs, priorities and what you are concerned about. All.the.wedding.things!
CLIENT PORTAL You'll get access to your own custom client portal that includes a custom checklist tracker, RSVP tracker, Budget tracker and Vendor Payment tracker.
WEDDING KICKSTARTER This meeting is a deep dive into EVERY aspect of your wedding. From vendor expectations to how to tell your unique story.
UNLIMITED TEXT/EMAIL I know, vendors think I'm nuts for offering this. But I want to BE THERE FOR YOU for quick advice like vendor recommendations, contract red flags, etc.
DAY OF SCHEDULE It must be perfect, so that when the not-so-perfect happens, I am ready! No joke, I get down to the 5 minute mark. Scary right!? That just tells you the amount of things that actually happen bts at a wedding.
CEREMONY PLAN Who is going to stand where, at what time, with who, said or sung, walking in, dancing out (of course!).
SITE VISIT I will look at your venue through my, the photographer, the caterer, the baker's, the rental company, your guests eyes. That's a lot of eyes. And they are all important!
REHEARSAL On-site with you, and all the parties, involved to make sure everyone feels comfy.
VENDOR PACKET Vendors LOVE this! It is EVERYTHING they wanna know to make your big day amazing!
ALL DAY COVERAGE We are here for YOU and no one else.
DM me and let’s plan this beautiful thing!
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Venue

24/01/2022

Real friends, let friends be a complete goofball - AND gift them a Zilla Session!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I have had multiple people reach out asking if they can buy some of my time for their friend, daughter, son who 'just needs a little help' - 'they are just so stressed out' - 'they have no idea where to start' - 'I'm tired of hearing about it and don't know how to help them!'⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is for you, the good friends out there. The Zilla Gift Card⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Link in bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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23/01/2022

When potential clients tell me that they met at a salsa dancing event - I really try to not freak out and yell "PLEASE hire me!!" For those of you who don't know - salsa dancing is probably my most favorite thing to do and will be the first thing I do when we go back 'to normal' - some day.....*sigh*
I think I kept my cool. Ha! Probably not....meet Nik and Caitlin! My first 2023 couple! Woooo-to-the-hoo!
"Nik and I have been dating for 3, almost 4 years. We met in Hawaii at a salsa dancing event, Nik was active duty military and I had been in Hawaii going to law school. We began dating after meeting there and the rest is history."
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21/01/2022

Are you excited!?
F^ #@ YEA we are excited!!!
If you aren't going to get excited now, then WHEN!?
YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED!!!!!
Now go be excited!!!!
Wedding Coaching + Coordination
Venue + Catering
Photographer
DJ
Florist
Cake

20/01/2022

Don't we all love a good pinky promise?
I think it's because it takes us to this nostalgic place of - whoa, if you are willing to pinky promise - you must be F'n serious!
So, with that - I pinky promise that this experience is going to be FUN, memorable, a time in your life that means something, that is intentional and full.
I get really passionate about couples enjoying their wedding planning journey! At the same time (it's crazy to think about!) but I only have 5 more dates left for 2022. So, if you are looking for day of, partial or full service - I would love to chat and see if we are a good fit!
DM to set up a free Meet & Greet video chat!
Wedding Coaching + Coordination
Venue Private Property
Photographer
Videographer
Florist
Cake
Hair
Makeup

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