Dreams are precious to me.
So much so that sometimes I have a hard time telling anyone about them.
I am guarded at times, in more ways than I would care to admit.
I am guarded at times, in more ways than I would care to admit.
I fear their reaction.
I don't want them to discourage me with a look, words I deem careless, or an outright dismissal.
I don't wish I was any less sensitive. I admire transparency, emotion, an abandonment to ice queen in other people. And it's time for me to admire that in myself.
I have always seen and felt everything on an entirely different level.
That's the INFJ in me.
Thus, why I've been reluctant to tell anyone about what I have been wanting to do for sometime now.
It has always been a dream of mine.
But one I thought someone else was lucky and talented enough for, surely not me. {see this post}
Even when countless people have told me for years that i'd be perfect at this.
I began telling my husband, my mom, my best friends, and people i've "met" on the interweb that i knew
would shoot me straight.
I prayed. and prayed.
I asked Amazing people who to say I admire would be taking it very lightly, in the industry, that were so incredibly encouraging I really had to pinch myself.
I first started telling the people that "get it" on the creative front.
Everyone came back to tell me similar things:
You HAVE to do this. // You were MADE for this. // This is your CALLING.
... and my feathers would puff up. i'd gain confidence!
... and then one person would roll their eyes. or just wouldn't say anything but look at me with wide wondering eyes as if to say "you poor lost dreamer of a soul". ha.
just a few ... and I'd crumple to bits.
but i am over it.
over seeking approval.
Because Gods been more than nudging, and the faith He has put in my heart is enough for me to follow my dreams.
i know in my soul that I will be exceptional at this.
and my heart just isn't wrong y'all.
there's nothing rash about this decision, as i've been plotting, researching, dreaming ever since 2009.
i am detail oriented, a natural planner, a celebrate-a-holic, and incredibly quick to discover solutions.
with killer taste. {yes, i just said that}
i am absolutely T totally in love with love.
celebrations where love stories are rejoiced is exactly where i belong.
So...
After being in a number of weddings, planning my own, and others ...
I'm opening up:
full {and a la carte} styling, design, and planning company.Sarah Tucker Events is a
I'm working with the most talented, passionate, creative people to bring the site live in the next month.
I cannot wait to share it with you!
But since you all have encouraged me in more ways than you'll ever know, I wanted to give you dibs.
oh and if you'd like to be my cheerleader in the comments below you can be sure I'll be blowing you kisses from FL.
{now booking weddings for 2012/2013}
{email me if you are interested: sgmtucker@gmail.com}
{will travel absolutely anywhere, obviously (:}
But one I thought someone else was lucky and talented enough for, surely not me. {see this post}
Even when countless people have told me for years that i'd be perfect at this.
I began telling my husband, my mom, my best friends, and people i've "met" on the interweb that i knew
would shoot me straight.
I prayed. and prayed.
I asked Amazing people who to say I admire would be taking it very lightly, in the industry, that were so incredibly encouraging I really had to pinch myself.
I first started telling the people that "get it" on the creative front.
Everyone came back to tell me similar things:
You HAVE to do this. // You were MADE for this. // This is your CALLING.
... and my feathers would puff up. i'd gain confidence!
... and then one person would roll their eyes. or just wouldn't say anything but look at me with wide wondering eyes as if to say "you poor lost dreamer of a soul". ha.
just a few ... and I'd crumple to bits.
but i am over it.
over seeking approval.
Because Gods been more than nudging, and the faith He has put in my heart is enough for me to follow my dreams.
i know in my soul that I will be exceptional at this.
and my heart just isn't wrong y'all.
there's nothing rash about this decision, as i've been plotting, researching, dreaming ever since 2009.
i am detail oriented, a natural planner, a celebrate-a-holic, and incredibly quick to discover solutions.
with killer taste. {yes, i just said that}
i am absolutely T totally in love with love.
celebrations where love stories are rejoiced is exactly where i belong.
So...
After being in a number of weddings, planning my own, and others ...
I'm opening up:
full {and a la carte} styling, design, and planning company.Sarah Tucker Events is a
I'm working with the most talented, passionate, creative people to bring the site live in the next month.
I cannot wait to share it with you!
But since you all have encouraged me in more ways than you'll ever know, I wanted to give you dibs.
oh and if you'd like to be my cheerleader in the comments below you can be sure I'll be blowing you kisses from FL.
{now booking weddings for 2012/2013}
{email me if you are interested: sgmtucker@gmail.com}
{will travel absolutely anywhere, obviously (:}






















THIS IS BRILLIANT* YOU'LL BE AMAZIN SARAH =) CHEERS FROM PUERTO RICO!!!
ReplyDeleteah!!! i was not expecting this but i love it nonetheless!
ReplyDeletealso, i can relate to every word of this. we should have a chat soon.
<3 <3 <3
Ahhh congrats!! Thats amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteYES. This is perfect, perfect for you. I wish you had made this announcement before my wedding! I cannot wait to follow you in your adventures!
ReplyDeletecongrats sarah!!!! that is awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONSSSS!! So happy for you and it's so inspiring!! :D
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! congratulations!!! you are going to do amazing things! so happy that you're going for it :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations this is so exciting! You're going to be amazing! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteExciting stuff! You will be great!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, Sarah! You will be amazing at this - and one day when I get married, I'll be considering flying you to where ever I am! Because I just KNOW you'd do a stunning job. But let's be honest here, who knows when I'll be getting married :) Seems like a dream of all dreams as of right now!! But congratulations - I can't WAIT to see the website and photos from your recent photo shoot!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a Great Dream! That is so exciting! I have always wanted to do something like this..I have always wanted to open my open little business. You will do great!! :)Congrats!
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful!!! : )
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! That's so amazing. You'll be perfect at it! You have such great taste. Can't wait to see more!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah! CONGRATULATIONS on this new [ad]venture in your life! I applaud you for going after your dreams and I know with your beauty, style, skill, and perseverance you will make it! That too is also one of my dreams I hope to make the leap for in the next year or two. I wish you oodles of luck!
ReplyDeletexx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
Sarah Tucker. You, my dear, are going to be FABULOUS at this.
ReplyDeleteLet me tell you - when I was planning my wedding (which happened in June of 2011), I was obsessed with Style Me Pretty. Loved it. Ate it up daily. But no wedding stunned me more than yours. Every aspect of it was simply gorgeous - right down to your dress, which I've already told you I fell in love with. Then hunted down and wore on my own wedding day.
If your own wedding is any indication of how talented you are at planning events, I'm sure you will become an unforgettable name in the wedding world :)
Congratulations!
Congratulations Sarah! I have no doubt that you will be wildly succesful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Sarah!! That's awesome! I am so excited for you and know that you'll be great at this. If I can ever find Mr. Right, I'll be giving you a call!! :) Oh....and LOVE the quote you started this blog off with!
ReplyDelete~Tiffany
http://tiffanyd22.blogspot.com
Congrats Sarah! You have a beautiful eye for those unique details - I can't wait to see more! I too just discovered my passion and am currently working on "my name" - so I applaud you for coming into your own as well. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletewow, this is seriously exciting! congratulations Sarah - I'm sure you'll do great. wishing you all the best!
ReplyDeleteheck. yes.
ReplyDeleteso freaking excited for you sarah! there will always be naysayers, and i am so glad you went with your heart on this one. you are the PERFECT person for this. love it.
i can't wait to follow along on your amazing journey. :)
Congratulations! This is so exciting :) I am so happy you found your true calling!
ReplyDeletePerfection.
ReplyDeleteWell, my fellow INFJ, I am so very, very excited for you! I know how tough it can be to let the world what would make your heart sing.
ReplyDeleteI love this. What a beautiful post! I am very very much like you and it is exhausting trying to get other's approval. It reminded me of two posts on my blog that I thought you might like,
ReplyDeletehttp://lostandfound-bailee.blogspot.com/2011/11/sunday-sayings.html
http://lostandfound-bailee.blogspot.com/2011/10/sunday-sayings_23.html
I can't wait to see you make this dream come true!
-Bailey
This is so wonderful! The whole time I was reading it, I was just dying of anticipation of what you were going to be revealing...and when I saw it, it made soooo much sense! That is amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I eloped the weekend before he deployed to Iraq, always thinking we would have a wedding once he was back. Well, 3 years later, we still never got to have our wedding. Im hoping we still can someday...and if we do, I'd love for you to help us!
Congratulations on taking this step! I cant wait to hear more about it as things really take off!
I'm positive you were made for this! I'm so excited to see your dream come to fruition! Love you seed!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteAw, Sarah, Congrats! This sounds like something you were made to do and you must be so excited! Dreams were made for following! xo
ReplyDeleteSarah!!!! I love love love this idea! I am so happy you are chasing your dreams! I work in event planning/marketing too and if you ever have any small questions, I am here. Good luck - I know you will do great!
ReplyDeleteSo so exciting! Can't wait to see how your shoot turned out! Congratulations Sarah! You're going to be amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Sarah! I love seeing people do what they love (: You will be so great at this, as God has blessed you with so many talents that you can use in this business!
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant dear! I think you'll do a marvelous job, and I'm so anxious to see the site!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so happy for you. I too am a lover of celebrations and this is my dream one day. You have given me inspiration to hopefully one day be able to open my own event business. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, congratulations, best wishes, and many blessings on your new venture! I think you'll be fabulous at it, and I am so pumped for you for following your dreams! Second, I have been reading the blog for a couple of months now and maybe you said it before and I missed it, but I was shocked to see you are an introvert! Love me the Myers Briggs! I am an ESFJ. :)
ReplyDeleteOh girl-may Florida be uber-blessed by you as a wedding planner!!!! What God has put in your heart, let no one remove :) He is so faithful to give us the desires of our hearts and I am so excited for you in this and obviously...you are going to rock the coast :)
ReplyDeletexoxo, Anna N
Oh my gosh, SO SO excited for you, Sarah!!!! This is absolutely amazing and I know that you will excel at it!!
ReplyDeletesarah, this is amazing news and its totally made me smile over here in Abu Dhabi :) What an inspiring post. Im so proud of you! I would LOVE you to help me plan my wedding next July... finding it quite stressful planning it all by myself, esp. when im planning it from a whole other country. Don't suppose you're services stretch as far as the UK though ;-( xoxo
ReplyDeleteAwesome Sarah!!!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLong time reader, first time commenter. (haha that reminds me of sleepless in seattle when everyone calls into the radio show) I found you through Jess' site, she shot my wedding too. anyways, good for you! I was the exact same way about photography. I've been passionate about it for as long as I can remember but would rarely tell a soul for the very same reason you gave. People should be careful about the looks they give or the things they say. It can really get someone down for people who take it to the heart. People want to work with passionate people so you are going to be fabulous at this! Best of luck in your ventures!
ReplyDeleteGO SADIE GO! I love you so much and am so happy for you! You got dis gurl!!! xox
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful and exciting! I know you will be great at this and I can not wait to see some of the events that you put together.
ReplyDeletecongratulations girl! you will do fabulous at this. what a brave endeavor, i give you major kudos for taking the faith leap into a small business!!!
ReplyDeleteblessings from california!
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!!! Soooo happy for you Sarah!! You are so totally and obviously perfect for this. You will be amazing. :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteI think this IS perfect for you and .... my dear, you have THE killer taste!! wishing you all the best and I hope that all your dreams become true!! looking forward to see everything that you do for Sarah Tucker Events!! go girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting! Congratulations! I cannot wait to see all of the things your creative mind comes up with :)
ReplyDeleteYAY!! so happy for you sarah!! and you totally were made for this!!
ReplyDeleteHURRAY Sarah Tucker!!!! You ARE perfect for this!! Follow your heart and your Lord, sister! SO excited for you!
ReplyDeleteMuch love and blessings- Katie
Congrats!! I can't wait to see all your wonderful adventures! Xo from Cali =)
ReplyDeletePerfect for you!
ReplyDeletePerfect for you!
ReplyDeleteSarah, congratulations! So excited for you. Your supports and encouragers are right, this is truly perfect for you! This is a huge leap, but darling, you will soar. Yay, yay, yay!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! You will be great at this...I wish you all the best. :)
ReplyDeleteSoooo exciting! Welcome to the fun wedding planning world:-) Best wishes and you will ROCK this for sure!
ReplyDeletethat is amazing! you will be absolutely fabulous! congrats!!
ReplyDeleteOH SHUT IT!!! YOU HAVE got to be kidding me. YOU GO SARAH!!!!!!! You inspire me so much! Don't think I will be planning a wedding anytime soon, but I've got dibs on you in the future!!! This is fabulous! Best wishes to you!!!
ReplyDeleteknew this would happen someday, you have such an amazing eye. excited for you :)
ReplyDeleteyou will be AMAZING! congratulations. also, this post could not have come at a better time...i am also in the planning stages of my own business and completely relate to everything you said about taking this huge leap of faith. thank you for putting into words how i feel, and for encouraging me to just GO for it. can not WAIT to see all of the beautiful things you come up with!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Sarah this sounds amazing!!! And I completely believe you will just SOAR in this arena. I can tell just from your blog that you will be amazing at this. AMAZING. This is coming from someone who HATES planning things and would be a total failure in this area, and if I were to do a wedding or event? I would definitely hire someone JUST like you. Or, of course, I would hire YOU if you didn't live so darn far away from me!
ReplyDeleteLove that God is squelshing your fears and letting you know that you will succeed at this, because I personally have no doubt that you.
I LOVE seeing people follow their dreams and I am so looking forward to seeing more :)
congrats that is amazing!! you are the top of my list! you are going to be amazing!
ReplyDeletexoox emily
this is SO exciting!! you have the absolute cutest style, i'm so happy you get to share that with others! i want you to do my wedding (in ohh 4 years....or else, boyfriend!)
ReplyDeletei'm an aspiring photographer, and i just "pinned" this today, you might like it!! http://pinterest.com/pin/160370436700514479/
oh congratulations Sarah! congratulations for following your dreams, and believing that you are good enough to make it.
ReplyDeleteone day I'd love to have the guts to completely jump and follow my dreams. we'll see I suppose...
Congratulations, my dear!! This is such exciting news! I can't wait to see the styled shoot you girls put together!! Good luck with everything in the future. Praying God blesses you and JB with this new adventure! :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Good for you, knowing what you want - and going for it. I think you'll be perfect at it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I only wish I were engaged so I could book you for my wedding :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you & your new venture! I can't wait to see all your progress! This seems like such a natural fit for you! Best of luck moving forward, lady!!
ReplyDeleteWow this is amazing. I am so excited for you!!! I have always loved weddings and things and would love to do something similar but isn't a passion. I know you will be great doing this with all your style and creative ideas. I can't wait to hear more about it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and best wishes on your new endeavor! I am thrilled you chose to share this with all of us! Can't wait to hear MORE! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sarah! This is such a PERFECT fit for you! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteWOW> This is amazing! I am so so happy for you. Your going to rock this one:) Go get it!!!! love this
ReplyDeletexoxoxo Hanna
you are fantastic! this is amazing. can't get over this. following your dreams is so so important..so glad you're setting such an amaazing example. congrats again!
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me. Thank you so much for your honesty about the process! I can completely relate, so it's really encouraging to see how you've let your faith bring you to this point. I can't wait to see how wonderfully it all turns out!
ReplyDeletethis is a FANTASTIC idea for you! can't wait to hear more
ReplyDeleteI think you're going to be absolutely amazing. I can totally relate to feeling like you want to keep things to yourself so people don't burst your bubble. I actually felt that way about starting my blog at first. But the only way to make yourself happy and be successful is to do exactly what you want and ignore other people. I'm sure you're going to be great at this, and I can't wait to see your events!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me type like this "aksdhfkjashdfkahsdkjf". This is so exciting. You are so fabulous and these events will be so fabulous. I hope you blog about all of this fabulousness. Congratulations! One more time...FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteYay for following your dreams!! You'll be amazing- I have no doubt!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!!!! Im so excited for you, and so proud of you! You're going to be absolutely AMAZING. I've thought literally every time I see you post anything on events that you've helped with, WOW she should do THAT for a living - she has such an eye and talent and passion for it. I am so so excited for you, Sadie!
ReplyDeleteSarah, when I read this I got chill for you. I absolutely love your perspective and how you are letting go and letting God be the guide. He gave you these passions and talents for a reason! So happy you are going for it! Will be looking for the launch so I can help promote!
ReplyDelete<3
Anna
Congratulations!!! How exciting! I cannot wait to see your site!! :)
ReplyDeleteI told Dagan he needed to propose to me ASAP.
ReplyDeleteobviously so I can book you.
Cause I have full confidence that this is exactly what you need to be doing, and that you will do it with grace, beauty and love.
Have another glass of champagne for me. and Cheers!
I can't tell you how happy I am to read this. YOU GO GIRL! :D
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, goodluck! how exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting! You are amazing. Your blog is amazing! Sarah Tucker Events will be amazing! I would not expect anything else!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you, this sounds amazing! I admire you for your courage.
ReplyDeletegirl if I ever get married and can afford you I would LOVE to have you as my wedding planner. I think God has gifted you and you are definitely someone I would love to work with :).
ReplyDeleteBut I'm single so it really doesn't matter what I think I reckon? ha ha... Blessings and Strength in your new adventure.
California reallllllyy isn't too far away either ;).
♥CheChe
http://savedthrulove.blogspot.com
Hope you don't mind hear or I should say reading this again,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Enjoy this new adventure in your life,
I'm sure it's going to be a grand success!
Congratulations and good for you! I have no doubt you will be amazing. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sarah!
ReplyDeleteThis must be so exciting for you and such a big step! And you are right to have the confidence to do it because you have amazing taste and talent in abudance!
I am so excited for you!
I like you am a bit of an open book with my emotions and sensitivity and have protected my dreams and ideas from others due to the rolling eyes; the people bringing me down the real world; and the laughin gfollowed by "really?" But this post has given me the confidence maybe to let people know them and at least given me a little confidence that maybe it can happen...you never know.
Oh and CONGRATS again!!!
so exciting!! congrats on your new venture!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you and your red photo quote. So many great, creative and inspiring people are holding themselves back, for what? because they are scared of other peoples reactions and they seek approval of the surroundings. Additionaly, they forget that not everyone has good intentions and empathy on their mind.
ReplyDeleteI think you should do in life everything that makes you happy, what fullfils you and what you dream of. and with that kind of flare you will succeed and find your place and peace.
This is going to be a great new adventure for you :)
I am so happy for you! I have been reading you blog for the past year and I must say you truly are one of my style icons! I think you will be wonderful, I will be praying for you and blowing you kisses all the way from Montana!
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, this is AMAZING!! Congratulations, beauty!! Pretty much since I started reading your blog I've wondered when in the world you would open a business like this. You clearly have such a beautiful talent for it!! I ADORE your taste and sense of style, and know that you will create the most gorgeous events imaginable. I don't plan on being engaged/married soon, but you can bet that when the time comes, I'll probably want you to make a little trip to TX to make my day special :) Congratulations again!!!!
ReplyDeleteIm so happy for you. Cant wait for you to get started.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! That is so exciting for you! Just found your blog too...darling! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You really do seem perfect for this venture. Once I find a boy to marry, I'll be calling you. Hope you're still in business in 80 years :)
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! Good for you :) Proverbs 16:9
ReplyDeleteahhh this is awesome! You will be amazing! I can't wait to see all the awesomeness! Thank you so much for sharing. How inspiring!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How exciting! :) I can't wait to see what an amazing job you do!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! You will be great at this! Congratulations on following your dreams. So few people in life have the guts to do it!
ReplyDeleteI totally feel you on the dream crushing front. I opted to not open my own law firm because of a few naysayers. Luckily I ended up in a great firm. But I wish I would have held up a bit better against the dream crusher!
Congratulations! And good for you. This is particularly inspiring to read since this is my secret dream to. Gives a girl some home, ya know. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It is always inspiring to see people follow their dreams. Best of luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, Sarah! You have such a good eye and beautiful style, I'm sure your business will take off very soon! Good luck :-)
ReplyDeleteYou go, girl!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're an inspiration to so many people (like me!) and you don't even know it. Anything is possible when you don't let your fears stand in your way... You're awesome- keep it up! xoxo
Awww I'm SOOO excited for you, you really were MADE to this!!! I'll have to hire you to plan my future wedding!! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness sarah, this is amazing! you will be perfect in living out this dream :) so happy for you!
ReplyDeletethis is so wonderful!!! congrats :) you are gonna be amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! I know you are going to be awesome in this line of work!! Congratulations and cheers to all your future success. :)
ReplyDeleteOK now I want to get married all over again...do you think I can convince Glen to go for it? AWESOME - you will be amazing at this girl! So excited for you! Off to entertain my house guest - can't wait to read more and chat about this with you!
ReplyDeletexoxo from Trinidad
Congratulations - very exciting!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Sarah! I love hearing about people following their dreams. So inspiring. Good luck!
ReplyDeletewow what a perfect fit! congrats, i can't wait to see all of the amazing events you will put together :)
ReplyDeleteAll those people who rolled their eyes at you? They're just jealous you have the guts to go for your dream! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be a fantastic event planner!! If only you lived in Utah or Minnesota!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you following your dreams! You will be so great! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Sarah!!! You are going to be a wonderful event planner...you have such great style! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteI'm all for following ones dreams, I so glad for you and i wish you all the luck in the world!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely awesome. You will be so great. And you're inspiring me to get my butt in gear with my (ever-so-feared) endeavors and dreams!! Cannot wait to - once again - watch you embark on a new adventure in your life:)
ReplyDeleteI am SO very proud of you and excited for you! I have no doubt you will be extremely successful at this!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've told you but I almost moved to Basel two years ago because of my husbands job. Small world. We were almost there at the same time. xo