MY Team — Cassandra Dattoli

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Gearing up for valentines day! Florals in studio! Practicing sitting up with baby; grandpa’s here to help momma out so I can get through my inbox & to do’s. Bouquets & pinks for days!

Full throttle into booking season. Excited but a bit overwhelmed about all the inquires and new brides landing in my inbox. I’m trying to work through it and get back to you!! If today wasnt your day to hear from me; then tomorrow you will hear from me!! 💕😘😘 Thank you to all of you who has shown so much love to me and this little boutique. No one achieves anything alone. 💕😘

A quick mommahood post bc of all of today’s messages I’ve been getting. And a pic of our newborn session 💕
Someday when I’m emotionally ready I’ll share her birth story; but for now here’s a personal post aimed at the bottle vs. breast.
So it’s 2019 and somehow; after posting to my stories a picture of me feeding my baby with a bottle; I had some direct messages (some just curious & some just plain out asking me why I wasn’t nursing her) First of all; she is biting pretty hard these days with a few bottom teeth popping out so I’m not nursing her as much. But most importantly:

The way our little one entered this world - me nearly losing all the blood in my body and nearly my life - to get her here - my milk supply has not been consistent - nor near what it should be. Because of the trauma & complications - I’ve had a low milk supply. Our little illyria is half and half. Half formula & half breastmilk. I spend half my day pumping for half of what she needs in a day. There is no extra supply around here; if there is; it is maybe 2 or 4 ounces.
I honestly have tried pretty much everything; and after constant worrying about how underweight she was - within 2 or 3 weeks we knew we needed to supplement. It was heartbreaking; but finally seeing her put on some weight it was obvious we had made the right decision. It has been a rollercoaster; but we are in a good place with our choice and what I can do for her. 💕

I am so excited to announce open bookings for 2019 & 2020!! I am only taking a select number of weddings and shoots this year - if you’ve been waiting to reach out - now is the time! #letthepartybegin Let’s design and plan something beautiful together!! 😘 I can’t wait to hear from you!! #cd #cassandradattoli Photo of our MO shoot by the talented @stljpollack 💕

In the studio ready to take on Thursday like Chunk takes on that ice cream 😂😍 (bah ha ha - re: the Goonies) Welcoming a new May couple that I’m incredibly excited about and prepping for open bookings & shoots for 2019 & 2020!! Get ready!! Tomorrow we official start taking bookings. 💕 Gorgeous photo of CD Studio by my dear talented friend & photographer @katespencerphotos 😘

I recently took a little time off - to focus on my end of the year wedding as well as to just be a momma for awhile. Not worrying about sharing every milestone, peek, or what I’m doing with the world. But also- I had an experience where someone recognized me from instagram while out shopping and it kind of had me taking a step backwards. Im so open about my life and work so it’s easy to know me - thats what I want. For clients to feel like they know me before they are welcomed into my home-studio - but really instagram is my highlight reel. This kind & loving woman complimented me and everything I do - but it reminds me that everything we put out there - others can see - and for a moment it had me wanting to delete and hide. Its got me thinking... but what if I used these mediums to better this world? To strengthen my relationships with vendors, share my passion & gifts with the world, spread love and beauty and give clients a look into the work that goes into their dream day? What if 1 woman was inspired and encouraged by my work? That would truly be a dream come true. Because of something I said she went for it? She said goodbye to whatever closed her in & hello to a life she wanted. I was once a girl, working 9 to 5 with a side hustle; dreaming of the day I could help support our home - and take my company full time - even though these days I fall somewhere between part-time & full-time I get to choose that.
If my story helps just one person pursue their dreams and not give up when everything around them says otherwise. Then sharing it has been worth it. I guess in a very long breath; I’m saying hi friends! Get ready for
more posts, behind the scenes of my work, our new home and just a little more of me and the life I’ve worked so hard to build. xoxo C

From our family to yours may you have the Merriest Christmas 💕 love, Joe, Cassandra & our little Ilaryia

theres a pink lobster inching its way across the floor; blinded by the snow apparently 🤣 #myilaryialouise

Baby sleeps, mamma works. Refreshing the website today and breathing new life into our online home and blog. With a workshop in the finishing stages (hopefully!!) and working on 2019 client experiences and offerings. #2019readytotakeyouon #yestotea!!!

Happy Halloween Friends!! Trying to catch her before she rolls over is quite the work out lol #myilarialouise #3monthsoldbaby

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