As a wedding photographer, I know firsthand how important planners are to the success of a wedding. Even simple weddings and elopements often need a little support to ensure the day goes smoothly, and that’s where planners come in. I could probably list a hundred reasons why you should hire a wedding planner, but for […]
Let me guess, being new to this whole “getting married” thing, you’re not really sure where to start when it comes to researching photographers. One quick Google search for “wedding photography advice” and “what questions should I ask my wedding photographer” and you’re off to the races. You set up phone calls with photographers you […]
I love getting to spend time with my couples before their wedding – the best way to do that is by getting to “practice” and get to know each other through an engagement session! That’s why it’s the very first thing we schedule after couples book! Part of that process is choosing *the best* of […]
Best Napa Sonoma Wine Country Wedding Venues YOU’RE ENGAGED – whoop whoop!! Now that you’ve got that shiny ring and a dashing new spouse, one of the first stops of wedding planning is selecting a venue. So much depends on the venue – the date, amount of people you can invite, the overall budget, what […]
There is so much happening leading up to your wedding day, it seems like a feat just to plan the must-have moments (like making sure the groomsmen bring their tuxes or ensuring everyone is fed). Planning alone time with your new spouse on the wedding day can easily be forgotten in the midst of it […]
Engagement photo outfit tips Believe it or not, I love giving engagement photo outfit tips! It’s normal to be a little nervous about your session. I always tell people that we still get nervous before having our photos taken – and I do this for a living! I’m big fans of engagement sessions for a […]
Wedding advice originally featured on Simply XO Events blog! Research shows that after couples get engaged, they’re almost always puzzled about what steps to take first as they begin to plan their wedding together and whose wedding advice to take. The internet is full of mixed messages about the “right” way to plan a […]
Can’t use sparklers at your wedding? Alternative wedding send-off ideas Sparklers have become one of the most popular ways to do a grand exit! The sparkler, the romance, the dash towards the getaway car. It’s everything dreams are made of! However, there are quite a few reasons why couples must look for wedding exit sparkler […]
Besides getting married, family is the most important part of your wedding day! There are very few opportunities where families are dressed up all in one place beyond wedding days. And who wouldn’t want photos of all their families looking spiffy? BUT after shooting over 100+ weddings, I’ve seen it happen time and time again […]
As a part of my wedding advice series, Jessica Upton of Uptown Events & Travel is dishing out her advice on the best honeymoon destinations. Your honeymoon should be the best vacation ever! Your dream trip should be spent doing exactly what you both love to do — if that’s sipping cocktails by the pool, […]