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So now you have your venue (YAY!), you’ve prioritized your remaining vendors (you’ve considered placing your photographer as priority #1), and you’re looked into your florist, you have your rental company, and you’ve thought about your wedding guests. So now what? Your wedding cake (YUM!). Truth be told, one of our favorite parts of a […]

Business, Helpful Hints

February 7, 2018

Planning an Outer Banks Destination Wedding | Part Five

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So now you have your venue (YAY!), you’ve prioritized your remaining vendors (you’ve considered placing your photographer as priority #1), and you’re looked into your florist, and now you’ve decided on rentals. Now what? Your wedding guests. You’re probably thinking-WOW she’s crazy for planning her chair rentals PRIOR to deciding on the guest list. (Photo […]

Business, Helpful Hints

January 31, 2018

Planning an Outer Banks Destination Wedding | Part Four

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So now you have your venue (YAY!), you’ve prioritized your remaining vendors (you’ve considered placing your photographer as priority number 1), and you’re looked into your florist! Next up? Rentals. My guess is that your wedding guests would appreciate sitting on something at your ceremony/reception. You’ll probably want tables for your guests to eat at, […]

Business, Helpful Hints

January 24, 2018

Planning an Outer Banks Destination Wedding | Part Three

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So you have your venue. Whether it be on the beach (much cheaper- just make sure to get your permit!), a luxury vacation rental, or even an actual wedding venue. Now what do you do? I suggest starting by prioritizing your wedding vendors. What do you care most about your wedding day? Do you want […]

Business, Helpful Hints

January 17, 2018

Planning an Outer Banks Destination Wedding | Part Two

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Today we’re sharing Tips + Tricks from our own Destination Wedding in the Outer Banks! It’s officially been eight months since we said I Do, so better late than never to share our secrets, right? To be honest, when we were first planning our wedding we immediately thought of getting married at the beach. But, […]

Business, Helpful Hints

January 10, 2018

Planning an Outer Banks Destination Wedding

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Raise your hand if you were as shocked as we were at how expensive weddings are? If you’re reading this you’re probably trying to plan your own wedding + have no idea where to start within your budget (because let’s face it- things add up quickly!) Fun fact: The average wedding costs anywhere from $19,000-$33,000. […]

Business, Helpful Hints

January 3, 2018

5 Clever Ways to Save Money on your Wedding!

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Today we’re going to chat about one of my absolute favorite things- THE proposal (no, not the one with Sandra Bullock + Ryan Reynolds, although I must say I do love that proposal too!). To begin, be sure to plan the proposal according to what your girlfriend likes! This of course means, do not plan […]

Engagements, Helpful Hints

November 11, 2015

Tips for the (Almost) Newly Engaged: 10 Tips for Planning the Proposal

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First off, I’d like to go on record by saying that there is no right decision. Everyone is different, and I strongly believe that your wedding should reflect your character and personality. But, as a photographer and as someone who has seen the in’s and out’s of numerous weddings, here are a few reasons to […]

Engagements, Helpful Hints, Wedding

October 28, 2015

Tips for the Newly Engaged: Why the First Look on your Wedding Day is Important

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Today we’re going to chat about, in my opinion, the most important part of your session – the PHOTOGRAPHER! Getting to know your photographer on a personal and a professional level is a MUST! Not only do you want to know how they conduct their business, but you might also want to know how they […]

Engagements, Helpful Hints, Wedding

October 21, 2015

Tips for the Newly Engaged: Getting to Know your Photographer

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Today we’re going to chat about choosing the perfect location your engagement session! So pull up a chair, get yourself a nice cup of coffee + enjoy! Engagements typically range between eight months to a year and a half long. This will give you PLENTY of time to choose the absolute perfect location for your […]

Engagements, Helpful Hints

October 14, 2015

Tips for the Newly Engaged: Choosing a Location for your Engagement Session

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Choose a location that means something to both of you

tips for a great engagement Session