The Second Chapter: Hosea House Turns Two

LOVE + LOSS

This year I’ve grieved--grieved the loss of my father, grieved for Black lives, grieved for us all during this pandemic who have lost, at varying degrees, something that we care about. We’ve all had to take a hard look at what matters most, make tough decisions and are still searching for a sense of safety. 

My heart hurts.  It hurts for my mother who said “goodbye” to her partner of 30 years, for the empty chair at both mine and my brother’s future weddings, for the children who will never meet their grandfather.  Yet, my story isn’t unique, there are so many families going through the same thing whether it is cancer, COVID-19, police brutality and other tragedies--all of whom no longer have a person so integral to their lives.  We need to ask for help, find and lean on our people and give one another grace.

I have found solace in the business.  In helping couples navigate rescheduling (and re-rescheduling), working through and managing their disappointment I have seen such resilience.  They are so confident in their relationships, so firm in knowing that a wedding is only the beginning and that the marriage is most important.  In nurturing relationships with vendors across the state I have gained so many connections.  Through styled shoots and branding sessions I’ve been able to stretch my creativity, lift small creatives up and enjoy a welcome distraction.  

This year, while we have all taken hit after hit, it is easy to focus on the bad--I mean, I’ll be the first to tell you I have wallowed, way more than I would like to admit-- but I am so thankful to have a career that gives me such joy.  To have a company that can champion inclusivity, question the status quo and watch couples start their lives together is an incredible thing.

I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE.

xo, megan