Well, you’ve got the dress, now it’s time to pick out the accessories you’ll need to pull your whole look together! Veil If you want to wear a veil, keep in mind the style of gown you have. The veil shouldn’t be the center of attention, your dress should! So stick with something that complements […]

Your Wedding Day Accessories

Finding your dream dress is one of the best experiences of the whole wedding planning process. It’s usually what makes that “getting married” thing finally feel real, not just for you, but for everyone who is there with you! Sad to say, not everyone has a great experience. While the boutique you go to has […]

All About Dress Shopping

If you’ve never seen your guy cry or get emotional, you can’t expect him to be super emotional on your wedding day. Some guys just hug their bride and never cry, and that’s ok. Just enjoy your day and try not to put too much pressure on him. Sometimes the stress and the nerves of […]

Expectations With a First Look – Wedding Photo Planning Tips

I’ve had so many of my brides do a first look with their dad, and it’s one of the most emotional parts of the whole day! It’s for brides who have a sweet spot for their dad. These are precious moments to photograph, and I highly encourage any daddy’s girl to make time for it […]

The Daddy/ Daughter First Look – Wedding Photo Planning

I’ve talked about my love for First Looks many times! The reason is because they’re awesome. As I’ve also talked about, I would never force my couple to do anything they don’t want to do. So planning to have a first look is a decision only you and your groom can make. No one else […]

Why You Should SERIOUSLY Consider Planning a First Look – Wedding Photo Planning

The first look is an amazing part of the wedding day! It’s where the bride and groom plan to see each other before the ceremony. Some couples want to stick to the tradition of not seeing each other until the bride walks down the aisle. If you aren’t sure if you want to have a […]

What is a First Look – Wedding Photo Planning

Brace yourselves, your wedding day will get messed up. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but as much and as perfectly as you plan your day, it won’t go like you want it to. I’m not kidding when I say I’ve never photographed a wedding where the timeline was followed flawlessly. So […]

What Happens When the Timeline Isn’t Followed?- Wedding Planning Tips

If you’re anything like me, you can never be too prepared for a big event. Of course, every wedding and every wedding day is different. What works for one couple might not work for another. And just because it’s “how things should go,” that doesn’t mean it’s how you should plan YOUR day to go! […]

Your Wedding Day Timeline- Wedding Planning Tips

Even though you may not have 12 months left of wedding planning, I thought it would be good to start the new year off with everything you’d need to know about keeping pace with the wedding day! And, if you had any friends who got engaged over the holidays, feel free to share this with […]

A Year of Wedding Planning!- Wedding Planning Tips

When it comes to setting your date and choosing a venue, the two go hand in hand. And while you shouldn’t be TOO picky about when and where you get married, there are definitely things you’ll want to think about before choosing! Be sure to tour the venue. This kind of seems like a no-brainer, […]

Tips For Choosing a Wedding Venue!- Wedding Planning Tips

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