Author: sondrupradden

I’m Kayla. I review stuff, sure. But I also write things that people speak at big moments. Last year, I wrote my own wedding […]

I thought I didn’t want readings. Too long. Too stiff. Then I heard one verse read out loud in our living room. I cried […]

I’m Kayla, and I’m a real person who plans real parties. I’ve run my own wedding, my sister’s brunch wedding, and a tiny backyard […]

I’m Kayla. I’m a mom. I’m also that friend who always ends up making the playlist. I’ve tested mother–son songs at three weddings, plus […]

I’m Kayla. I test clothes the hard way—by wearing them to real weddings. I’ve worn men’s semi-formal outfits to three very different weddings in […]

Quick outline Why we renewed Six real vow ideas we did Gear we used and liked What I’d repeat, and what I’d skip Simple […]

I’m Kayla Sox, and yes, I actually used biblical wedding vows. Twice, if you count my own ceremony and then my sister’s backyard wedding […]

I had a micro wedding last fall. Twenty-two guests, one dog, and a taco truck. It was small, sweet, and a little messy. And […]

I’m Kayla Sox. I DJ part-time, and I’m also a bride. I used electronic songs at my own wedding, plus two friends’ weddings. I […]

I love a soft, flowy dress. Weddings give me a reason. This year I wore three boho dresses to three very different weddings. Beach. […]