Volume IV · Issue I · Summer 2026
Intentional Union — a lifestyle publication for every season of celebration and life beyond the wedding day.


Photo by Krystal Richardson, 2024
Editor’s Letter
When I launched The PLANNER Wedding and Lifestyle Magazine in 2021, I had a clear vision: to create a resource that would educate, uplift, and celebrate the beauty of love, life, planning, and unforgettable moments.
It was everything I dreamed it could be.
Then in 2024, I made the difficult decision to pause.
I stepped back to realign, to rest, and to remember the true purpose behind this publication. It was never just about beautiful events. It was always about people, stories, growth, and the meaningful moments that shape our lives.
Today, in 2026, we return with renewed clarity and expanded purpose.
This is not just a wedding magazine anymore. It is a lifestyle publication for every season of life — celebrations, faith, family, wellness, growth, relationships, and the meaningful moments that shape who we are. Weddings are still part of our story. But now, we’re telling the whole story.
Thank you for giving me the space to pause. Thank you for being here for the return. And thank you for growing with us as we step into this next season with grace, faith, and renewed vision.
With love and intentionality,
Tamesha Kinloch Carter
Editor-in-Chief
Table of Contents
A guided walk through the Summer 2026 relaunch issue — from the cover to the closing directory.
Pages 1–2
Pages 3–4
Pages 5–8
Pages 9–28
Pages 29–38
Pages 39–47
“At The Planner, we believe thoughtful celebrations and intentional living belong in the same conversation.”
Volume IV · Issue I · Summer 2026