A wedding will never be out of season, according to industry experts. Yes! 2022 is off to a rocky but promising start; this is true. Couples' wedding preparation has benefited from a broad shift in perspective following a challenging year. Everybody is curious what the wedding trends of 2022 would bring. Each of these trends excites us, most especially our engaged couples. We may expect the bride and groom to want grandiose themes and one-of-a-kind decor.
Read MoreAs we always advise our engaged couples, the wedding planning process can be stressful at times. To avoid missing anything being photographed on your wedding day, the bride should know the details to have ready on her wedding day. Today’s blog post will go through some essential information that every bride should know in their wedding details to celebrate successfully.
Read MoreEach bride has different preferences in hair and makeup, and the same is true for the hair and makeup artist. However, to attain a stunning look, you and your hair and makeup artist must work toward the same goal—a person's confidence and grace increase when they have a lovely appearance. Lastly, because every hair and makeup artist handles things a bit differently, a trial is crucial.
Read More"Where should we celebrate our honeymoon?" is the most frequently asked question. As a result, many couples choose to spend their honeymoon overseas. On the other hand, others planned to spend their honeymoon in their own country or locals. So, whether selecting a honeymoon vacation in the United States was your last or first choice, we've compiled a list of the best honeymoon spots in the country.
Read MoreI have worked with so many couples, and what is the biggest regret I hear? We didn’t spend enough time together on our wedding day. Here are ways to spend time together on your wedding day.
Read MoreColleen is someone I've known for a long time. We shortly after both of us moved to Tennessee. Joey, her older brother, is one of my closest friends, and their family has become my second family in Tennessee. Colleen and Britton just moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where Britton is pursuing his law degree. Check out their beautiful session at Wildwood Park and the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building.
Read MoreAlthough eloping produces significantly less carbon than a large traditional wedding, depending on where you travel, what you do, and how you do it, it can still be environmentally destructive. That's where Leave No Trace comes in, and it can help you have a sustainable elopement. The Leave No Trace movement began in the United States in the 1960s, but it has only lately gained popularity in Europe. It is based on seven core concepts, all of which are intended to ensure that people may enjoy wild spaces without harming or destroying them in the future.
Read MoreIt was beautiful to be back at Riverwood Mansion without everyone else around. Tom and Mara got married on October 16th, 2020, and it was here! Yes, it’s the exact location. Riverwood will not disappoint its clients and guests as a fantastic site for weddings and other events. Their place and setting, like what we experienced, has the most excellent food and sceneries. This artistic Nashville mansion welcomes the couple with towering Magnolia trees, marble fireplaces, and many elegant chandeliers.
Read MoreYour wedding is a remarkable day, and all of the preparations leading up to it may be equally so. But how can you be certain that you've remembered everything? With this go-to checklist, couples face a little easier. Use this checklist as your wedding day approaches to ensure you have everything you'll need for the ceremony, reception, and everything in between.
Read MoreIn 2021, as everything slowly turned back to normal, some couples decided to celebrate their wedding for the second time around, with a bigger crowd of attendees. So today is when the whole family and friends will be able to attend, enjoy, and share the special moments with the couple. Just like our couple for today’s blog: Mike and Courtney!
Read MoreIn today’s blog, we’ll show our engaged couple how to legally marry in one of America’s most beautiful states: Ohio! To obtain a marriage license legally in the state of Ohio, you must follow specific procedures. Fortunately, if you understand the basics, the Ohio marriage license process is relatively simple. With this overview of the Ohio marriage license process, you’ll be ready to begin planning your special day in Buckeye State.
Read MoreIt takes time to figure out how to change your name legally after marriage, so don’t get discouraged if it feels like it’s taking forever. Because the last name does not change automatically, the couple should comply with all the legal documents and follow the proper steps in applying for their name change.
Read MoreHeather reached out to me in mid-June to talk about photographing their wedding later in the year in Michigan. She had mentioned that they were coming to North Carolina and Tennessee the next week, so I offered to do a family session for them while they were here. The next day, Heather called me and asked if they could switch their full wedding to an elopement while they were in the mountains. Of course, I said yes, and we went ahead with planning! I helped them plan their wedding and they chose a beautiful location just inside the North Carolina border at Max Patch.
Read MoreWhen you're ready to start arranging your wedding, the first thing you should do is talk to your fiance. Before discussing details with anyone else, it's essential to communicate with each other. Keep in mind that there is both a wedding and a marriage. They're not the same thing at all. You will save a lot of frustration in the long run if you take the time to talk now. You and your fiancée must be on the same page, focusing on what is most important to you.
Read MoreThere are other helpful things to think about when considering a photographer whose work you admire but have never met. The answers to these questions will give information about what it takes to be a good photographer.
Read MoreSave-the-Date cards have become popular all around the world, owing to the numerous advantages they provide for engaged couples. It's also in your best interest to give your guests advance notice of your big day.
Read MoreThis lovely family has recently relocated to a property on the outskirts of Nashville. Emily Peckham, their kind realtor, gave them this session as a gift. We decided to do an in-home session because they had just received their second kid a few weeks before their session, and so we could take in all of the gorgeous areas in their new house.
Read MoreAndrea is one of my sister-in-law’s closest friends, she came to Arizona with her husband, Anthony, after they graduated from college several years ago. Andrea and Anthony adopted dogs after moving to Arizona and ended up with a pack of four pups. They had never been able to capture a family portrait of themselves and all of their pups, but happily, I was able to do so.
Read MoreToday's couples are more bold and adventurous. Some people opt to spend their honeymoon on a beach or a city tour of another nation. Mountain getaways might help you get away from the rush and bustle of city life, but they need careful packing. The weather in the mountains is usually much cooler than it is at lower altitudes.
Read MoreMany famous wedding traditions have their origins in dread of bad spirits and a notion that brides are appealing victims for these spirits. Due to the extremely diverse nature of weddings in the past, other traditions evolved. When it comes to wedding traditions, you have complete control over which ones you want to preserve and which ones you don't. In any case, it's fascinating to read about the origins of some of the most common wedding rituals.
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