J & J Blog
Planning a North Carolina Thanksgiving that Rocks No Matter the Weather!
Planning for Thanksgiving Doesn't Have to Be Difficult Every year, I get up early on Thanksgiving morning to run a 5k Gobbler Run for charity. And every year, the weather is different. I have pictures of myself where I’m completely unrecognizable under a hat, neck...
Planning the Perfect Winter Wedding in Raleigh
Winter Weddings can be warm and delightful. In other parts of the country, winter weddings can be problematic. Cold weather limits clothing choices. Snowstorms mean guests can’t come. And outside weddings are completely out of the question, but not necessarily in...
7 Ways to Have a Beautiful Wedding on a Budget
Planning your wedding to work with your budget is the smart way to start a marriage. Consume any amount of social media, wedding magazine must-have lists, and episodes of “Say Yes to the Dress,” and you’ll quickly begin thinking you can’t have a perfect...
Should I rent a tent for my tailgate party?
Can you feel it? After a long, hot Raleigh summer, the humidity is slowly beginning to give way to cool, crisp, fall air. Football air!Whether you’re a novice sports fan, or a newbie with your first kid in college, you probably know tailgating is serious...
The Best Fall Flowers and How to Use Them in Your Wedding in Raleigh
I don’t know about you, but I just love fall in the Raleigh-Durham area. The heat and humidity that’s kept us sweating through the summer is subsiding. We’re blessed with gorgeous, sunny days and cool nights that last well into early November. And as...
Should I Get a Tent for My Wedding?
We know you’re dreaming of a gorgeous outdoor wedding and reception. In your mind, that likely means an open air setting with beautiful views and a full sky above. Maybe even some twinkling fairy lights set among the trees, as the sun sets over the...