Category: Wedding Planning Tips

How Much Alcohol for My Wedding

Bartender pouring champagne for wedding

How much alcohol for my wedding? It’s a question almost everyone asks in their planning meeting, so I’m here to help. For this post, I’m going to assume you are buying your own alcohol as opposed to your wedding venue providing it. The answer to this question can be quite simple, but let’s dig in… Read more »

Best Honeymoon Locations by Month

Blue Caribbean waters under lightly clouded sky

I was browsing Pinterest and drooling over honeymoon locations. Yes, I’ve been married for nearly 12 years and yet, being in this industry, I still dream of a second honeymoon (and wedding if I’m being honest, but so far Matt has not gotten on board with marrying me again…). I love to travel and I’m… Read more »

3 Reasons Why You Should Do a First Look

Bride and groom outside of greenhouse

The First Look is a hot topic. Each year I see more and more couples choosing to see each other before the ceremony and I love it! The reasons I’ve listed below, come from working closely with couples planning their big day and from the countless times we’ve heard their First Look was their favorite… Read more »

What is Included in Wedding Catering

Lavender and silver wedding reception place setting

You’ve set the date, you have your venue locked in, now it’s time to choose a wedding caterer. You may be locked into a particular caterer that works solely with your venue, or you may be on the hunt for one. Either way, you’re probably wondering what is included in wedding catering. Here are 6… Read more »

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer

Bride and groom embracing

This is a topic that is very close to my heart. You see Matt (my husband) and I were full time wedding photographers for 9 years. Through my experience I know the questions couples ask. Plus I know the list of questions they think they need to ask when meeting with photographers. So the question… Read more »