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Bridal Portraits Most brides nowadays have heard the term “bridal portrait.” If you’re not sure what this type of session entails, or the benefits, we’re happy to help! Bridal portraits are important for two different reasons: 1) it gives the bride a trial run of their final look 2) they are able to display a […]

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Why You Should Consider a Bridal Portrait Session

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Two wedding parent albums implying gift ideas

Parent Albums Typically the parents of the couple getting married are invested in the wedding. Not only by time, but financially too (and sometimes it’s a great deal financially). Couples often struggle with knowing how to show their gratitude to their parents once the wedding is over. We think parent albums make the perfect gift. […]

Why Parent Albums Make the Perfect Gift

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Hiring a Second Photographer The debate about hiring a second photographer offers great points on both ends of the spectrum. Some photographers believe a second photographer is non-negotiable, while others perform solo exclusively. We are a husband and wife team, so every wedding we photograph always has 2 photographers. We are most comfortable shooting weddings […]

4 Reasons to Hire a Second Photographer

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What to do with Your Wedding Photos Don’t be the person who receives their wedding images, and then lets them sit on a hard drive for all of eternity. If you’ve been with us for long, you know we are advocates for printing your photos. So to help stir up some ideas, we put together […]

What to do with Your Wedding Photos – 3 ideas

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Including Children in Your Wedding Whether you’re blending children from previous marriages or relationships, you’re a widow/widower, or it’s your first marriage, getting married with children in tow is common these days. Before deciding to include your children in your wedding, speak to them. Be sure to ask them how comfortable they are about the […]

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The Top 5 Ways to Include Children in Your Wedding

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Fall trends for 2019 and 2020 in regard to weddings

Fall Wedding Trends for 2019/2020 Fall has quickly replaced the summer as the peak season for weddings. More and more couples are opting for this cozy colorful season. Thanks to couples who think outside the box, trust their event designer/planner, and are a bit daring, wedding trends are made. Trends are constantly changing, and while […]

10 Fall Wedding Trends for 2019 and 2020

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Etsy Shops for Brides If you haven’t considered Etsy for some of your wedding needs, think again! Etsy offers some of the most unique and high-quality handmade goods around. I used Etsy for a couple of my wedding items, but even I didn’t realize just how many things I could have purchased! I’ve put together […]

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10 of the Best Etsy Shops for Brides

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Father-Daughter Dance Songs I’ve combed the wide world of the internet to find the top father-daughter dance songs going into 2020. Some of these hits will come as no surprise, but a few are unexpected gems. The first dances and the choice of songs are looked forward to, not only by those who are sharing […]

Top 20 Father-Daughter Dance Songs of 2020

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How to Plan Your Wedding in 12 Months Oftentimes couples are unsure how soon they should start planning for the big day. While this can vary for an infinite number of reasons, the great majority of couples start planning around a year in advance. To help you all map out a solid timeline for getting […]

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How to Plan Your Wedding in 12 Months

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Choosing Your Destination Wedding Location No matter where you’re planning a wedding, choosing the venue is a big step! When deciding to get married abroad, or just in a different state, the excitement can quickly turn to stress. Don’t be intimidated by the logistics and the details. We’ve put together five helpful tips to help […]

Choosing Your Destination Wedding Location

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