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For the couple who loves old-world charm, here are 8 European-inspired wedding venues in New England that will help your guests feel like they’ve been transported abroad without the travel. There is something undeniably romantic about the architecture and carefully curated gardens of European cities and country estates. I think that in addition to the beauty […]

October 11, 2024

8 European-inspired Wedding Venues in New England 

On a recent timeline planning call with one of my sweet brides she asked me when during the reception she and her fiancé should do their first dance. This is such a great question! There are definitely times that will interrupt the flow of dinner service or the reception in general. Depending on your reception […]

August 9, 2024

When Should You Do Your First Dance?

Summer wedding photography is often as hot as it is fun. You’ll want to make sure that you plan ahead to beat the heat. Check out these six tips for looking photo ready and feeling great all day long. 1) Get ready in a room with plenty of space & good air conditioning  You’ll want […]

July 25, 2023

6 Summer Wedding Photography Tips

6 summer wedding photography tips

Flowers are a big investment but they also make a big impact and today we’ll dive into how to get more out of your wedding flowers. Instead of discarding the ceremony flowers after you’ve said “I do,” you can repurpose them for immediate use at the reception. Repurposing flowers helps create a cohesive aesthetic throughout […]

June 29, 2023

How To Get More Out Of Your Wedding Flowers

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By finding ways to personalize your wedding reception, you’re sure to have a wedding that represents you and stands the test of time. You and your soulmate share a unique love. Encapsulating that love in your wedding reception can be challenging, but that is also what makes your reception an amazing experience. Loved ones will […]

May 26, 2023

6 Ways To Personalize Your Wedding Reception

There are lots of things to consider as you set your wedding day schedule, and choosing your ceremony time is arguably the most important factor. When I hop on a timeline planning call with my couples months before their wedding date, I’ll start by asking when the ceremony is. That’s because we’ll backwards plan the […]

April 5, 2023

3 Things To Consider When Choosing Your Ceremony Time

After fourteen years of marriage I can tell you that we made some great decisions for our wedding registry, as well as some really bad ones. As we went through Macy’s with scanner in-hand to choose items, we realized how little we knew about what we would really need and want years in the future. […]

May 4, 2022

My Best & Worst Wedding Registry Items

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(Post updated 12/18/24) As you plan your wedding, one element that is often overlooked and really shouldn’t be, is rehearsal dinner photography. Your wedding day is the main focus while planning, but your wedding weekend starts the day before as loved ones stream into town. Whether you hold an intimate rehearsal dinner for immediate family […]

April 1, 2022

Why You Should Consider Rehearsal Dinner Photography

I bet you never thought this was something worth writing about. I mean, you hold the stems and smile – the end, right?! Well, yes and no. There are a few small, but important things to remember about how to hold your bouquet to ensure you show off the flowers and your dress in the […]

December 30, 2021

3 Tips For How To Hold Your Bouquet

We celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary in April and it got me thinking about our wedding as I went through our album for the 100th time. So, I thought it would be fun to share some reflections on my wedding to help anyone n the process of wedding planning right now. My husband Scott and […]

June 28, 2021

Wedding Planning: Reflections On My Wedding

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