The Hilltop

05/20/2026

Congrats Dewaine & Brea! It was a beautiful day, wind and all!

05/15/2026

Your Wedding is One Day. Your Marriage Shapes Generations.

Every year, the International Day of Families is a reminder of something we don’t talk about enough in the wedding industry:

A wedding isn’t just an event.
It’s the beginning of a family.

And families matter-deeply.

Studies continue to show that strong, healthy marriages create stability not just for couples, but for children, extended families, and entire communities.
On the flip side, divorce can have lasting emotional, financial, and relational impacts-especially when there isn’t a strong foundation in place.

And yet… so much of the wedding world focuses on just the day.

At The Hilltop, we believe you deserve more than that.

You deserve support for what comes after.

Why We Created Strong Foundations

We host our Strong Foundations Workshop because we’ve seen what happens when couples are given the tools to truly understand each other.

Communication improves.
Conflict becomes healthier.
Expectations become clearer.
And most importantly-couples walk into marriage prepared, not just hopeful.

This isn’t about fear.
It’s about intention.

Marriage Impacts More Than Just You

Your marriage will shape:

The emotional safety of your home
The way your future children understand love
The strength of your family relationships
The legacy you leave behind

That’s not pressure-it’s purpose.

What We Want for Every Couple

We want your wedding day to be beautiful. Of course we do.

But more than that…

We want you laughing together 10 years from now.
We want you navigating hard seasons as a team.
We want your home to feel steady, safe, and full of love.

That’s what matters most.

At The Hilltop, we don’t just host weddings.

We invest in marriages.

And through that-we invest in families.

📸 Hanna Rierson Photography

05/15/2026

Any of our brides still need a photographer? Views By Amanda Sue 👏 🙌 😍

05/15/2026

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2027 wedding availability update 🤍✨

My 2027 calendar is continuing to fill quickly, and I currently only have 1–3 dates remaining in the following months:

• January
• February
• March
• April
• Last week of September
• October
• November

If you’re planning a 2027 wedding and have been thinking about reaching out, now would be the perfect time to secure your date before these months fill completely. 🕊️

I truly cannot wait to capture so many beautiful love stories in the years ahead. 🤍

05/15/2026

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05/11/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Do you love event planning?
Decorating and making things look "just right?"
Getting to witness life’s biggest moments?
Caring for people and anticipating needs before they even have to ask?

Are you the friend who naturally jumps in to help, stays calm under pressure, and loves creating meaningful experiences for others?

If so, we may have the perfect spot for you.

At The Hilltop, we are looking for a few amazing women to join our event team as we continue serving weddings, graduation parties, birthday celebrations, showers, and other special gatherings.

This role is perfect for someone who:
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Loves hospitality and serving others
• Has an eye for detail and design
• Is dependable, organized, and proactive
• Works well on their feet for long hours
• Is personable and comfortable interacting with guests and vendors
• Can stay calm, flexible, and positive during busy event days
• Loves being part of a team that makes memorable moments happen

Responsibilities may include:
• Event setup and decorating
• Assisting with coordination throughout events
• Helping guests and vendors
• Keeping spaces clean, stocked, and welcoming
• Supporting timelines and behind-the-scenes operations
• Tearing down and resetting spaces after events

Availability:
• Nights and weekends are required
• Event schedules are typically released 2 months at a time and with at least 2 weeks notice (IE May/June schedule was released mid April)

Experience in hospitality, weddings, customer service, events, childcare, or decorating is a plus - but heart, work ethic, and attitude matter most to us.

If this sounds like something you’d love, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email Terrica at [email protected] with:
• Your relevant experience
• A little about yourself
• Why you think you’d be a great fit for our team

We truly believe what we do matters - and we’re looking for people who feel the same. ✨

05/10/2026

This ones for the moms.

The ones who raise us and the ones we become.

Happy Mother's Day!

📸 Heather Neal Photography

05/08/2026

Happy Friday!

What is something fun you have done at a wedding?

05/06/2026

Planning Your Wedding Without Losing Yourself (5 Ways to Stay Low-Stress)

At The Hilltop, we believe your wedding should feel like the beginning of something beautiful, not the thing that drains you before it even begins.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and if we could sit down with every couple over coffee, we’d tell you this:

You don’t have to do this the hard way.

Wedding planning has somehow become synonymous with stress, overwhelm, and pressure - but it doesn’t have to be. Your engagement season is meant to be joyful, meaningful, and even… restful.

Here are 5 ways to protect your peace while planning your wedding:

1. Decide What Actually Matters (and let go of the rest)
Not everything deserves your energy.
Pick 3–5 things that truly matter to you (photos, food, music, guest experience, etc.) and let those lead your decisions.

Everything else? It can be simple.

2. Stop Comparing Your Wedding to Everyone Else’s
Pinterest is beautiful - but it’s also a highlight reel of other people’s priorities.
Your wedding doesn’t need to impress anyone. It needs to reflect you.

3. Choose Vendors Who Care About You, Not Just Your Event
This is a big one. The right team will reduce your stress, not add to it.
Look for people who communicate well, guide you, and genuinely want your day to feel easy.

(That’s exactly why we do what we do at The Hilltop.)

4. Build Margin Into Your Timeline
Overpacked schedules create anxiety.
Leave room to breathe, to laugh, to soak it in. Some of the best moments happen in the in-between.

5. Don’t Forget the “Why”
At the end of the day, this isn’t about a timeline, a centerpiece, or a perfectly folded napkin.

It’s about the start of your marriage.

Pause often. Go on dates. Talk about your future.
Protect your relationship while you plan your wedding.

At The Hilltop, we’ve built our entire experience around one thing:
Helping couples feel taken care of.

Because when you feel supported, everything changes.

You deserve a wedding season that feels just as meaningful as the wedding day itself.

📸 Heather Neal Photography