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Vendor Spotlight: Niki Nak Crafts

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Looking for personalized gifts for an upcoming wedding or special event? Niki Nak Crafts has everything from engraving to one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Based in Northern California but able to ship almost anywhere, you’ll be saying “add to cart” before the end of this spotlight! Spotlight Summary Meet Niki — a crafter turned entrepreneur based in El…

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Real Weddings, Event Advice & More!

An Exciting Day Blog is the place for stories on real weddings, advice for hosting events, DIY projects to personalize your celebration, and more!

Real Weddings: Stories on real weddings (no AI here!) where couples share their highlights, planning/logistics and a quick Q+A. I have a focus on Northern California, with a special place for my home of El Dorado County, however I am inclusive of all story origins. Let's connect to share your wedding story on the blog! START HERE

Wedding Advice: From dreaming of your big day, to engagement, to planning and coordination, I am here to share everything I can to help with your wedding.

Event Advice: My "How To Host At Home" series is simply the beginning of the event advice category. I am looking forward to sharing more tips and tricks around successful events beyond the wedding day!

DIY Projects: From cute crafts to big builds to simple sewing, we have all the step-by-step information you will need to complete your creations! Perfect for parties, weddings and other exciting events.

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Baby Shower Gift Guide

Whether you are a parent-to-be or a baby shower invitee, knowing what to gift can be a challenge! Let’s discuss some “baby registry must-haves” (although I personally dislike that phrase) and items that make great baby shower gifts. I want to take a moment to reiterate that I do not like the phrase “baby registry…

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Couple seated on stone stairs of a building looking at each other in an embrace with the man seated one stair higher than the woman and wearing a black suit, while the woman with black hair wears a white dress and white heels.

Vendor Spotlight: Jacki Pabst Photography

Jacki Pabst Photography based in El Dorado County, CA, turns fleeting moments into lasting memories—with a laugh or two along the way. Jacki doesn’t just take photos—she captures stories and personalities with a touch of magic, blending her classic style with an easygoing approach that instantly puts clients at ease. Spotlight Summary Meet Jacki — a…

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