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Here you can find some helpful tips and tricks that will hopefully make your wedding day a bit more carefree!

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Do you really need a wedding planner?

Whether you're hosting 10 or 510 people, traveling across town or across the Atlantic ocean - planning requires a whole lot more than just picking pretty flowers and a dress or suit. Your wedding planner juggles all the roles and takes on all the 'stress', so YOU don't have to. A planner is essentially your go to person for design, budgeting, contracts, timelines, travel, accommodations, and an event manager all wrapped into one. Your wedding planner does all these things and others (you most likely never hear about) — all while helping you pull together your dream day! They can be asked to take care of anything and everything on your to-do list, from choosing aesthetic details to going over room block agreements and dealing with day-of emergencies. 

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Tips to be comfortable during your photography session

I love that when I work with a couple more than one time, they allow themselves to let loose and just feel. It is definitely possible the first time, but there is something about the second. Just them knowing the results of how their love can be captured, when they are the least guarded. But......

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Tips and resources to establish your own unique wedding style

Couples. You are engaged, finally, yay!!!! And getting married, now it's time to decide what the heck your entire wedding will look like. Are you with me? If this is you, keep reading because I have the best tips for you!!!! In this blog we’ll go through the possible wedding styles for your big day.

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Bridal suite tips on your wedding day, how to get the best photos

Hey HEY, I wanted to pop on and chat a bit about getting ready on your big day!!If you are a long term follower or have read a past blog, you may have seen another post on bridesmaids tips and how they can help.. I want to tap in a little bit more on the brides day and tell you how you can prepare for your photos. I know I focus on the bride often, but lets be honest, I am usually only with the bride and if I am not, the groom only has 15 mins with me and not enough time for details, since there is no second shooter. I promise to post about groom tips next time!!!Alright, so lets get started. I am going to tell you a few things that help me, help you get the BEST getting ready photos.

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Five tips to have the most fun during your formal wedding photos!

MY BEST TIPS TO HAVE FUN DURING PHOTOS AT YOUR WEDDING!!!I just wanted to share what I think makes for the best evening WHILE getting your photos done.Like this photo shown, my couple got married, went up the elevator and smiled ear to ear. Bc THEY MARRIED. How did they feel so good, what is the trick to not taking things so serious?

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Wedding planning and COVID-19

Man, I never thought in a million years, or my wildest dreams that I would be here to tell you how to plan a wedding through a worldwide pandemic!Lets begin discussing how we are all VERY aware, in March we had a thirty day stay at home order as of 2/2/2020. I am here to explain to you how my client - photography relationship has been since. I have photographed more than ever. LOVE IS NOT CANCELLED. I have shot and booked more than I have yet in my career, and I don't plan to stop. Weddings are still happening, shoots are still happening and they probably won't be stopping. Now more than ever, I believe people want photos since it's all we have to show people what we are up to etc. Read below some tips for navigating through this new lifestyle. Hello 2020!Here are some tips that you might find helpful on how to plan your 2020 wedding during COVID-19:

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