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As a prior English teacher, I love telling each of my couple's love story. Each story is unique and in a culmination of love and a little planning, the wedding day brings that love to life in front of family and friends. As a lover of heirlooms and legacies, it's a joy to be alongside each of my couples as they create memories that will last forever for their children and grandchildren!

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3 ways to create heirloom-worthy images on your wedding day

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I know you’ve dreamed of that perfect “Say Yes to the Dress” moment, but the shopping part…it can be overwhelming when you’re presented with a ton of options!

Real Wedding Inspiration: Wedding Gowns

Weddings

September 28, 2022

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Weddings

Let’s talk reception tablescapes. Now, first…what is a tablescape? It’s really just a fancy word us wedding vendors use to describe how a reception table is set up–the florals, the tablecloth, the chairs, the chargers, plates, flatware, glassware, menu, etc. All of those things come together to create the “tablescape.”

Real Wedding Inspiration: Tablescapes

September 21, 2022

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Incorporating wedding traditions into your wedding day makes your day uniquely you, which is why I encourage everyone to do something that is special to them.

Real Wedding Inspiration: Traditions

Weddings

September 14, 2022

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Weddings

Let’s talk flowers. Now, I am no florist, but I do know what looks great in photographs! Your bridal bouquet brings together your entire bridal look. It is typically the most heavily photographed “arrangement” of the day and can really elevate your overall gallery! A few things to note about bridal bouquets: Be aware of […]

Real Wedding Inspiration: Bridal Bouquets

September 7, 2022

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You know all those gorgeous images of invitations and shoes and flowers and rings you see all over Pinterest and Instagram? Those are called “bridal details.” As a photographer, the first portion of my time on your wedding day is spent photographing your bridal details. Bridal details include your rings (all three!), veil, dress, bouquet, […]

Timeline Series: Bridal Details

For Brides

February 24, 2021

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For Brides

This is the third installment of the timeline series, and we are going to explore how the sunset time affects your wedding day timeline.

Timeline Series: Sunset Time

February 17, 2021

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A first look can have a huge impact on your wedding day timeline, so you are going to want to decide whether or not you would like to do a first look early on in the process of planning your timeline.

Timeline Series: The First Look

For Brides

February 10, 2021

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For Brides

This blog post is the first of four entries in the Timeline Series that discusses the main items to consider when creating your wedding day timeline. The first topic we will discuss is Daylight Savings Time. Obviously that has a huge impact on your wedding day timeline because it dictates how much daylight we will […]

Timeline Series: Daylight Savings Time

February 3, 2021

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First looks, although “non-traditional,” have a ton of benefits, both emotionally and logistically!

4 Benefits to a First Look

For Brides

January 15, 2021

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For Brides

COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into many couples’ wedding plans for 2020 and 2021. A fellow wedding vendor, Alyssa Glorioso who is the owner of Glorious Weddings and Events, has put together a guide for couples that are currently planning their 2020 and 2021 weddings in an unprecedented time.

A Guide for Couples Planning Their Wedding Amidst COVID-19

April 16, 2020