Balancing Dreams: A Card Shop and a Wedding

Opening a small business is no easy task. Opening a card shop while also planning a wedding? That’s a whole different level of juggling.

Lately, life has felt like I’ve been shuffling two decks at once — one filled with business plans, budgets, and meetings, and the other with guest lists, fittings, and vows. Both are exciting, both are stressful, and both are dreams I’ve wanted for a long time.

Some days, the to-do list feels overwhelming. I’ll be working on the shop’s floor plan or writing up event schedules when I realize I still need to pick out flowers or finalize catering. Other days, I get caught up in the excitement of the wedding, only to remember that I need to double-check inventory orders or refine our budget.

But here’s the truth: this hard season is worth it.

• Every zoning application, budget spreadsheet, and late-night brainstorming session brings me closer to welcoming you all into a community space I’ve dreamed about for years.

• Every wedding detail reminds me that life isn’t just about work — it’s also about building a future with the person I love most.

It’s exhausting. It’s messy. Sometimes it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. But it’s also deeply rewarding. I know that on the other side of all this effort, there will be a grand opening day and a wedding day that make the stress worth it.

So if you’ve ever wondered what goes into opening a card shop, here’s the honest answer: it’s a lot of late nights, big dreams, and learning to balance life’s biggest moments all at once.

And when the doors finally open, I’ll be grateful to celebrate with you — not just because of the shop itself, but because of the community that cheered us on through all the chaos.

Thanks for being part of this adventure. Both decks — the shop and the wedding — are stacked with love, and I can’t wait to share the wins with you.