Congratulations on your engagement! This is such a life-changing moment. And the time spent between dating and marriage is exciting and busy, but it’s also a bit weird. There’s kind of a flood gate opening situation that happens during this time of your lives and it can start to feel like everything is just up […]

If you’re recently engaged and you’ve even briefly considered having a Walt Disney World wedding, this post is for you! My husband and I went through the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings process ourselves back in 2009. While there have been lots of updates including how events are structured and priced, for the most part the […]

Note: This article is based on my own observations and experiences working in the wedding industry since shooting my first wedding in 2011. Not every couple, parent, person, cultural or religious community, or wedding vendor is going to agree with me and that’s okay. My purpose in writing this is to emotionally support couples (especially […]

I sat down with my recent bride Kelly to talk about how to plan a Mackinac Island destination wedding. We get into the nitty gritty of planning her out of state wedding in northern Michigan. Kelly had been dreaming of a wedding on the island for years and when her Fiance Bobby agreed to it […]

Hiring a wedding photographer (or any wedding professional for that matter) can feel daunting. I remember going through the process with my husband, my Real Simple Wedding Guide in hand (may it rest in peace) trying to ask the right questions. If you’re anything like us, you’re excited, but also a little overwhelmed. You might […]

You just got engaged…Congratulations! You’re probably getting ready to change your relationship status, upload a proposal photo or ring selfie and tell your grandma the news. Those seem like obvious first steps to take right? Getting engaged is so exciting, but after the initial high, it can be really stressful. There are some things you […]

The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Meghan Markle is this weekend and the world is abuzz. This week, as I was hearing little news snippets (gossip really) , I started thinking how Harry and Meghan’s wedding story can teach us commoners some valuable lessons about the process of going from fiancé to spouse. 1) No one knows […]

You’re recently engaged and you just booked your venue! The date is set, deposit paid and you’re ready for whatever comes next. It seems like the next logical step is to let everyone know the when and where so they can mark their calendars and get excited, but deep down you’re wondering…do I really need to send […]