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You’re engaged!! Heck Yeah! – but now what? After you’ve shared the news, celebrated, pinned all the things on Pinterest (which, let’s be real you’ve probably been doing for years. I still do it and I’m married🤪) You’re probably wondering when to book or plan certain things like..Is it too soon to pick out a […]

Wedding Planning Timeline: What to Plan and When

Tips for Clients

iowa midwest wedding proposal and engagement session

5/30/23

I think this is single handedly one of the hardest parts to planning a wedding!
Will I hurt their feelings if I don’t invite them?
Do they expect an invite?
Will my parents get upset if I don’t invite them?
I need extra room, this person will understand, right?

I’m about to answer ALL THE THINGS that make up going into a guest list so buckle your seat belts and get out your pens + paper (for those of us who still use those).

How to Make Your Wedding Guest List

Tips for Clients

5/23/23

The thought of planning an outfit can seem stressful as heck.
“What should I wear?”
“What goes with what?”
“Does this match enough or is it too matchy?”
“Do I have to go buy a whole new outfit or do I have something that will work?”
I know, it can seem tough but I have a bunch of tips here to help you out and make this clothing conundrum a heck of a lot less stressful and a lot more simple. Let’s talk about what to wear for your couples or engagement session.

What to Wear for Your Engagement Session

Tips for Clients

5/16/23

Picking a wedding venue can be exciting and also one of the hardest decisions in the wedding planning process. Maybe you feel like you have a general idea of what you want your day to be like, or maybe you know exactly, but you aren’t quite sure how to go about finding what makes a perfect fit for your day when it comes to the space. Here’s a list of things to consider when choosing your venue, questions to ask, as well as a tip of how to keep it all organized.

How to Choose a Wedding Venue in 2023

Weddings

5/09/23

Your bridal party is made up of your closest friends and family members, who have been there for you throughout your engagement and are by your side on your wedding day. Naturally, capturing the moments shared with your bridal party in photographs is just as important as the rest of your wedding photos. Here are the 5 must-have photos with your bridal party that every couple should consider.

5 Must Have Photos with Your Bridal Party

Tips for Clients

5/03/23

Your bridesmaids, your ladies, the gang. Your bridesmaids are an essential part of your wedding day, providing support, love, and laughter (making sure you eat and drink enough) as you head into married life. Naturally, capturing the moments shared with your bridesmaids in photographs is just as important as the rest of your wedding photos. Here are the 5 must-have photos with your bridesmaids that every bride should consider.

5 Must Have Photos with Your Bridesmaids

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5/01/23

Weddings expenses can add up quick, with costs ranging from the venue to the flowers and everything in between. However, with a little bit of planning and creativity, you can still have the wedding of your dreams without having the debt of your nightmares. Here are some tips on how to save money on your wedding.

How to Save Money on Your Wedding

Tips for Clients

4/25/23

While some couples may see this as a perk in their wedding package (or add on, depending on the photographer), there are many reasons why engagement sessions are important and should be considered an essential part of the wedding planning process. Here are 5 reasons why engagement sessions are important..

5 Reasons to Have an Engagement Session

Tips for Clients

4/18/23

You were sent your online wedding gallery. You’re insanely excited, but now what? What the heck do you do with all the images? While technology is amazing, it’s not foolproof. Making sure to have your images backed up, saved and printed is extremely important. Especially because photographer’s don’t give out lifetime access to your photos. Make sure to look in your contract to see how long you have access to your images and get them saved.

How to Safely Store Your Wedding Photos: From Digital to Physical

Tips for Clients

4/11/23

While it may seem like a simple activity, family sessions are actually quite important for a number of reasons. In this blog post, we’ll talk about why family sessions are important and why you should consider scheduling one for your own family.

The Importance of Family Sessions

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4/05/23

This guide includes 5 of our favorite wedding day and couples poses!

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