On the eve of another year approaching, I wanted to pause to reflect on what 2011 has meant to me.  It is very hard to sum up a year into a blog post, and I just wanted to highlight some of the things that made 2011 a year to remember.

It was the year that I decided to put everything I had into this business, to go full-time, and since doing so, I have never looked back on that decision.  This job fills my soul every single day, and I am so lucky to have a husband, family and a team who support me on this journey as the business grows.

It was the year for my husband and I to build more memories together as we entered our second year of marriage in November.

It was the year for me to focus on planning and designing some great weddings and events for my clients, and growing Simply & Forever way beyond my original 2011 goals.

It was a year of excitement – ESPECIALLY seeing our work in print and online!

It was a year of collaboration and education, two things that are very dear to my heart.

We had such an amazing group of brides and grooms this year, and I truly feel like each of them has such an amazing spot in my heart because of the friendships we have formed throughout their planning.   I love staying in touch with my brides after the weddings because to me, the wedding isn’t just about their wedding day and making sure it goes smoothly, it’s about the couple spending the rest of their life together.  That day is just the beginning of their journey together, and it warms my heart to still be a part of their lives.

I hope you all have a very safe and joyous New Year’s Eve!  Check back early next week for our 2012 resolutions!

xoxo,

Katie