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After taking some time to celebrate and tell all your friends and family that you’re engaged, you’ll quickly start getting your first two wedding questions: The excitement and curiosity will have everyone dying to know all about the biggest day of your life, but if you’re anything like us, choosing a wedding venue can feel […]

After planning a wedding myself and photographing weddings since I graduated high school, one thing is for sure: weddings usually don’t go exactly as planned. But as time has passed and I’ve gotten more and more familiar with the groove of weddings, I’ve noticed things that make a HUGE difference in keeping timelines on track. […]

One of the biggest concerns for brides on their wedding day is their skin. How can I get clear skin? Will my makeup stay on? How do I get my skin’s texture even? As a bride myself this past June, I understand your concerns and I hear you! I felt the same way preparing for […]

Let’s be honest: Wedding planning can be stressful!  Your wedding is likely the grandest and most expensive event you’ll host in your lifetime and it certainly can be easy to quickly become overwhelmed once you realize the scale of the logistics, costs, and organization involved.  My biggest piece of advice I can offer you as […]

Written by: Jaclyn Wise Are you planning or thinking about planning a wedding? Congratulations on your engagement (or soon-to-be one)! This is such an exciting time! Before I dive into our best tips on financially preparing for your wedding, my biggest tip I give to newly engaged friends is to try to make this time […]

As a wedding photographer myself, I work heavily in the industry, watching endless couples say, “I do,” every year. Since most of my brides don’t plan a wedding every weekend, I do my best to help my couples make educated decisions for their wedding day! With engagement season upon us, I felt the best way […]