At some point in the wedding planning process, every bride turns her attention to makeup. “Do I need to wear makeup?” “Should I do makeup myself” “Should I pay someone” and the ever important question, “Should I have my makeup airbrushed?”
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Trend alert! Red lips are making their way from the red carpet to the wedding aisles. The trend that once belonged to Taylor Swift and other celebrities is now more popular than ever.
Read MorePlanning for your big day is a time you have always dreamed of. Everything from trying on the dress, to choosing your photographer and venue, with hair and makeup to complete your look.
Read MoreWhat makes a photobooth at your wedding so much fun? Is it the nostalgia from your childhood? Is it the chance to be silly in your formal attire? Perhaps it’s just the great pictures you take and memories you create with your friends?
Read MoreI love asking professionals to share something about their profession. Why? Because they are the experts of course! Marissa Nicole Photography shared this great post with me about what to wear for engagement photos. Lots of great tips and ideas that are sure to help you pick out the perfect outfits!
Read MoreI admit, the dress was the most stressful part of planning my wedding. There are some things I learned in my search that I now preach to my girl-friends who are engaged, or even contemplating marriage in the near, not-so-near, and distant future. My search was short and sweet and began where most budget brides begin: our favorite discount big box bridal shop that won't be named. You know who we are talking about.
Read MoreWeddings involve a lot of planning, even for a small and intimate affair. I sat with the idea of planning for a while before I actually found a way to begin with the rest of my wedding vision. Every detail relies on another detail, every aspect on the overall theme.
Read MorePlanning a budget wedding can be stressful. We all want the best of the best on our big day, whether it is an intimate ceremony in a backyard, or a cathedral wedding with 400 guests. Negotiating the cost vs. want dilemma is one that nearly all brides face at some point in their wedding planning adventure.
Read MoreThere is a pretty prominent wedding resource out there that a lot of couples turn to when planning their weddings. They do a Q & A feature that I really like the concept of, because I know when I was planning my own wedding I was a little clueless on some things. For me education is key. The more you know, the better your wedding day will flow and the happier you will be.
Read MoreHere is a question I come across a lot. Should you get professional makeup for your wedding, yes or no? Today I want to talk to you from a bride's perspective. Since my wedding, I have learned some big lessons on this topic that I only wish I would have known before.
Read MoreI am excited to share this guest blog post with you today from our vendor Courtney Aaron! Courtney shares the top 5 reasons why an engagement session is for you. Read through her personal experience and how much she gained through her own engagement session! If you are on the fence, these great tips and insight just might steer you towards a great session with your fiance.
Read MoreOh the places you can go in Reno. There are so many great spots within the Truckee Meadows as well as some great surrounding locations. I pulled together past blog submissions and local photographers to give you a taste of great engagement spots. If you are willing to do a little traveling, there are some great examples below of places to go. Nevada is also in no short supply of ghost towns and old mining towns. Although the last photo is closer to Vegas, it still shows the fun that ghost towns have to offer if you are going for a rustic theme.
Read MoreIt is very common for many brides to get both their hair and makeup professionally done on their wedding day. Often the bridesmaids and even the mother of the bride are included in this service so everyone looks their best for the big day.
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