I 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 MoreWe have a very special blog post today for all of you. Christie from JLM Creative Photography has put together a wonderful guest post about The First Look. You all know the tradition of not seeing each other before the ceremony. But lots of couples are now opting to do a first look before the wedding ceremony. I know I chose to do wedding party photos before guests arrived and I am so glad I did!
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 MoreThis is an important topic not enough people touch upon. I’m sure you have heard stories. Do you have that one friend or relative who did not get the best service from their photographer? How about the person who spent a lot of money to end up with less than quality photos? Or worse, the friend that ended up with blurry photos or the photographer’s fingers showing in not one, but multiple photos. This happened to me. This happens to a lot of us. So how come more of us aren’t talking about it? Why aren’t we sharing our experiences to educate each other and help more couples on this topic? Well, that is exactly what I would like to do today.
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 MoreHave you been looking and brainstorming for that perfect places to have your engagement photos in the Sacramento area? I contacted some local photographers in the area and searched through my blog submissions to find some great ideas. If you are willing to travel a little bit, I suggested some fabulous nearby places too!
Read MoreI searched through engagement submissions and contacted some great local photographers to help me with this post! Looking for that perfect location for your engagement session can sometimes be tricky. You want to pick a place where the photos will look great. Or it may be a place that has a special meaning to you both. Or how about a place that matches the feel, theme, or vibe you are going for? Here are some great places and ideas in Lake Tahoe for those photos.
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.
Read MoreChoosing the perfect photographer for your big day is very important. You want to make sure you choose someone that fits with your personal style and will give you the photos you envision. But how do you choose the right photographer? I thought no better way to find out then to ask a photographer!
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