What to keep in mind when planning a wedding during a pandemic Story by Nina Todea Photos by Liv Paggiarino Jordyn Pitts jokes her wedding would make the perfect Amazon advertisement. For two months, she scoured the website from top to bottom, picking out florals for her centerpieces and burgundy and white...
Pandemics are NOT covered When planning a wedding, it’s important to be aware of wedding insurance and what it covers. First and foremost, wedding insurance is not going to cover any pandemic-related postponements or cancellations. (There may be exceptions if you purchased it before the pandemic,...
Tips to help you cut that budget while still having the wedding you’ve always wanted Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Liv Paggiarino There’s so many wonderful things to look forward to when planning your wedding. Finding the perfect dress, the perfect venue, the perfect cake … it can seem...
Renovation aims to turn Ivy Terrace into small wedding venue Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith It’s a home well-known to most in Jefferson City. One that has spent years in neglect, while many in the community worried whether it would be too far gone to save. But the saving has begun....
Ana Marie’s Bridal shows latest bridal trends Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Liv Paggiarino Whether you’ve always dreamed of being the fairy tale princess, with sparkles and embellishments, or imagined more of a clean, elegant look, with simple lines and bold features, there’s...
Debbie Hamler transitions from administration at SLC to fundraising Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith Don’t ask Debbie Hamler how retirement is going. After 35 years with the Special Learning Center, the majority of which she spent serving as executive director, it was announced earlier...
In the wake of COVID-19, local entertainment is finding ways to keep going Story by Nina Todea Photos by Liv Paggiarino At 52 years old and with a battle with cancer under her belt, Jenny Babcock has learned to trust her gut. When coronavirus hit Missouri in mid-March, she knew her best decision was to […]
Retail businesses say community has their backs during pandemic struggles Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Liv Paggiarino It’s been a tough year for local businesses. The global pandemic that began to hit Mid-Missouri in early spring has ravaged the normal ways of doing business for so many,...
She’s Native highlights area entrepreneurs with seasonal boxes Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Julie Smith In the era of public health concerns, subscription boxes have grown even more popular. The Harvard Business Review reported that nearly 90 percent of subscription businesses have remained...
La Chica Loca, Ready Popped balance mobile, brick-and-mortar businesses Story by Madeleine Leroux Photos by Liv Paggiarino and Shaun Zimmerman Food trucks have been popular for a while now, and Jefferson City has become a home for quite a few in the last few years. Two local favorites have been La Chica...
