Pregnancy was already an adventure in itself so we made sure to keep our baby shower simple & stress free, as much as we possibly could, and it actually turned out to be better than we expected.

Creating a map/layout and/or reference key of what’s in each dresser is one way to keep your sanity, especially when you’re sleep-deprived and have mom brain.

Turned our small apartment closet into a baby changing station with the help of renter-friendly wallpaper.

We can’t control the pregnancy symptoms we get nor how our body changes during pregnancy, but there are a few things in our control. These are the top 11 things that I reached for the most throughout my pregnancy that may help you feel a little more comfortable and make pregnancy a little easier.

To all the mamas who are surviving pregnancy too.

A few tips for making a small bathroom feel and look bigger.

Retinol is OUT when you’re pregnant so what skincare products are safe for us to use during these 9 months? Sharing my favorites and what I use to double-check that I can use it. Plus what I learned from a recent facial at Rationale.

Things I’ve learned so far in my pregnancy, which includes establishing stronger boundaries and not feeling bad for it!

Gender disappointment is a real thing and you shouldn’t feel guilty about it. Here are some tips to help you navigate it.

When boxing is one of your favorite types of workout so you use it as the inspiration behind your gender reveal.

Baby Sole coming in April 2024!

November 27, 2022 — Our Chinese Tea Ceremony was held at the Shakespeare Club in Pasadena, on a beautiful Sunday morning. The date of our event was recommended by a monk to my mother, as one of the auspicious dates according to both KSOLE and my zodiac signs. It is said that it is good luck for the marriage if the Tea Ceremony is done on specific lucky dates from the Chinese calendar. This is the reason why our ceremony was actually done after our micro wedding, as it usually is beforehand and/or on the same day. We decided to separate the two events for peace of mind honestly, but also because the auspicious dates given to us just didn’t align with our schedules to have it done the traditional way.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath in, hold it for just a few seconds, and then release - the stress, the anxiety, and the mental to-do list. Let it all go and imagine that you’re right by the ocean instead. You can hear the waves crashing and birds chirping away, you feel the sun beaming down on your face, and there’s a sense of relief washing over you. That is exactly what you’re going to feel the moment you step onto Fairmont Orchid.

How we planned our perfect, intentional, stress-free micro wedding in Santa Barbara with just 15 of our closest family and friends, and a huge surprise for my husband at the end of the day.

Wedding dress shopping is so fun but also can be exhausting and frustrating. While I started my search early on, it took about two months before I actually found THE ONE. Here’s how my process went and some questions you should ask yourself before deciding on your dress.

If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that I had a color palette for my bachelorette. If you missed it, click here. So naturally, KSOLE and I created a color palette for our wedding as well. As photographers, we know the importance of what colors can do for a photo, especially against certain backdrops so we wanted to make sure that our pictures came out exactly how we wanted.

If there’s one thing I want to be guaranteed on my wedding day, it is for my peace to be protected throughout the entire day and for my morning to be calm and collective. I am proud to say that all the above were checked off and here are 5 ways you can create a calm and peaceful wedding morning too.