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Times like the bouquet toss are the PERFECT times to really take a leap + have fun with your music! Here are a few options to help you do just that! A Little Less Conversation- Elvis Presley Single Ladies- Beyonce All I Wanna Do- Sheryl Crow Another One Bites the Dust- Queen Any Man of […]

Business, Helpful Hints

March 14, 2018

21 Bouquet Toss Songs

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So you’re engaged (hot dog!!) + you’re getting all of your ducks in a row for your big day! One of those ducks just so happens to be your wedding registry! It can be an extremely overwhelming (yet FUN!) time when you’re creating your registry at the store!! Here are 5 TIPS that I promise […]

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March 7, 2018

5 Tips To Make the Most of Your Wedding Registry

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You’re *FINALLY* Married- YAY!! But after countless hours leading up to your big day you now find yourself exhausted + confused on where to go to next. That’s why I’m hear to help! Tip #1: Change your Social Security Card. Visit your local Social Security Office with your Certified Marriage License, your ID, your current […]

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February 28, 2018

You’re Married- Now What? | Changing Your Name

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We’ve been together since 2011 and after celebrating seven Valentine’s Day, it’s about time for a tribute of our relationship throughout the years! Enjoy some of these pretty + not so pretty pictures of the two of us!

Business

February 14, 2018

Valentine’s Day | 2018

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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 […]

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January 17, 2018

Planning an Outer Banks Destination Wedding | Part Two

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The day was cold. And by cold I mean at one part during portraits we checked and it was EIGHT degrees!! But, let me tell you, Justin + Ashley were troopers! Their story begins YEARS ago on the ball field. Her brothers + Justin and his brothers played ball together. So naturally, they were around […]

Business, Wedding

January 8, 2018

Alturia Farm Winter Wedding | Justin + Ashley

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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. […]

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January 3, 2018

5 Clever Ways to Save Money on your Wedding!

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Destination weddings might just be our new favorite. As some of you know, Matthew + I got married in the Outer Banks this past Spring + absolutely LOVED it!! So, when Tyler reached out to us about her upcoming destination wedding- how could we say no?! Chris + Tyler traveled all the way from Massachusetts […]

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October 15, 2017

Outer Banks Destination Wedding | Chris + Tyler

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Every year we are so fortunate enough to photograph a handful of weddings that belong to our friends! I’ve known Daniel + Lacey for YEARS now! And when I say years, we’re talking Junior High/High School (holy flash back). Ever since they became a couple, I just knew they’d end up married to each other! […]

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September 26, 2017

The Hunt at Selma Wedding | Daniel + Lacey

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Emily and Stephen met at Longwood University. Well really, their love story runs a little bit deeper than that. Emily was working at her family store + in walks Stephen. Long story short, Emily got his phone number (but not by her own doing) and the rest is history! I’ve known Emily for at least […]

Business, Wedding

July 5, 2017

The Oaks Wedding | Stephen + Emily

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