The journal
Everything we wish someone had told us.
Written by Katie, mostly at night, mostly after somebody asked the same question for the fifth time that week. Real weddings, honest advice, and the occasional rant about shapewear.
Bridal
Shapewear: what it actually does (and what it doesn’t)
There’s a lot of weird energy around shapewear. Some people think it’s magic. Some people think it’s torture.
Katie ClementApril 14, 20263 min read
Décor
Introducing the furniture and décor rental catalogue
Your Space Isn’t the Problem. ..It ’s the Furniture Let’s just call it what it is… Most venues don’t walk in looking like a wedding. They look like a blank slate, or a community building, or…
Katie ClementMarch 26, 20262 min read
Décor
What actually happens during a décor consultation
If you’re thinking, “I don’t even know what I want yet,” you’re exactly who this is for. A décor consultation isn’t us handing you a catalog and wishing you luck. It’s where confusion turns…
Katie ClementFebruary 19, 20262 min read
Planning
Venue coordinator vs. day-of coordinator: why they’re not the same
If you’ve toured wedding venues lately, you’ve probably heard: “Don’t worry, we have a coordinator included.” And you think, sweet, one less vendor to hire. Here’s the honest truth though...
Katie ClementFebruary 3, 20262 min read
Planning
Let’s be honest: guests only remember these five things
Updated: Jan 20 (yes, we’re saying it out loud) You can agonize over chair styles, signage fonts, and whether your napkins are the right shade. Your guests? They will not remember any of tha…
Katie ClementJanuary 20, 20264 min read
Planning
Just engaged? Before you panic-book anything, read this
First of all, congrats!! You said “yes.” Welcome to engagement season...aka the moment when everyone has opinions and Pinterest starts yelling at you.
Katie ClementJanuary 8, 20262 min read
Events
A night to remember: the Something Blue Fashion Show
Our recent fashion show was one of those pinch-me evenings where everything came together exactly as it should. From the energy in the room to the way people mingled, laughed, and leaned int…
Katie ClementDecember 18, 20252 min read
Planning
Newly engaged? Here are your first steps
This is your real talk guide for all things wedding planning… and how Something Blue fits into every step!! Pop the champagne babe, you’re engaged! This is the moment you’ll look back on for…
Katie ClementDecember 4, 20253 min read
Events
Holiday hosting made effortless: our holiday dinner packages
The holidays are meant for laughter, full plates, and making memories, not stressing over how to make your dining table look photo-worthy. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, let Some…
Katie ClementOctober 30, 20252 min read
Real Weddings
The Moons: a wedding written in the stars
You know those weddings that just feel good? This was one of them! Last Thursday, we had the honor of designing and coordinating a wedding that wasn’t about trends or timelines.
Katie ClementOctober 15, 20252 min read
Bridal
The do’s and don’ts of wedding dress shopping
Brides, let’s be real, dress shopping is magical, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming. To help you enjoy the process (and keep it stress-free), here are our best do’s and don’ts: The “Real…
Katie ClementOctober 7, 20252 min read
Real Weddings
From shop floor to showstopper: a wedding transformation
Updated: Sep 23, 2025 When people ask what we do at Something Blue, we love pulling out examples like this wedding. It’s not just about setting out a few centerpieces, it’s about turning the…
Katie ClementSeptember 18, 20253 min read
Where am I Wednesday?
A running series on the Iowa venues we work in most — what each room does well, and what it needs from you.
Willow Brook Barn
Colo, Iowa
Prairie Moon Winery
Ames, Iowa
Heritage Coffeehouse & Venue
Huxley, Iowa
The Rustic Rose
Roland, Iowa
Lizard Creek Ranch
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Sunny Heights
Ames, Iowa
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