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Debunking 9 Common Wedding Cost Saving Myths
Raina
  • Jul 22, 2020
  • 7 min

Debunking 9 Common Wedding Cost Saving Myths

We debunk 9 wedding planning myths from industry professionals and set the record straight!
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5 Reasons Why You Should Never Give Your Photographer a Shot List
Raina
  • Jul 1, 2020
  • 4 min

5 Reasons Why You Should Never Give Your Photographer a Shot List

Never hired a professional photographer? We have 5 reasons why you should never give them a photo list!
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Live Streaming Your Wedding Ceremony
Raina
  • May 6, 2020
  • 3 min

Live Streaming Your Wedding Ceremony

There are many of your nearest and dearest may not be able to attend in person when you wed. Don't let them miss a moment of the magic!
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How to Look Good in Wedding Photos
Raina
  • Aug 28, 2019
  • 2 min

How to Look Good in Wedding Photos

Everyone wants to look their very best on their wedding day. Here are our top five photo tips that make an absolute breeze!
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Everybody UNPLUG! Unplugged weddings and why you want one.
Raina
  • May 1, 2019
  • 1 min

Everybody UNPLUG! Unplugged weddings and why you want one.

We know that you are obsessed with instant access to everything by having your device by your side. You may even be wondering why a couple w
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Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer
Raina
  • Jul 25, 2018
  • 4 min

Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer

Since your wedding photos will be here for many generations after you are gone, it is one of the most important things to take time to consi
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Creative Non-Sparkler Wedding Send-Off Ideas
Raina
  • Dec 6, 2017
  • 3 min

Creative Non-Sparkler Wedding Send-Off Ideas

Traditionally rice was tossed when the newlyweds leave their ceremony or reception, but modern couples are opting for more unique and person
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Romance by Candlelight
Raina
  • Oct 18, 2017
  • 2 min

Romance by Candlelight

Candles can be one of the most powerful decor elements you employ in your wedding decor. They are romantic, they make cute gifts, and with s
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Tips for Tipping Wedding Vendors
Raina
  • Apr 13, 2017
  • 8 min

Tips for Tipping Wedding Vendors

Tipping is supposed to act as a reward, so you don't need to consider it a mandatory expense. Tips are meant to be given for excellent s
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Love Is In The Air
Raina
  • Apr 6, 2017
  • 5 min

Love Is In The Air

To drone, or not to drone—apparently, that's the question! With drone photography quickly rising in popularity, it is no surprise that w
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Wedding Hashtags 101
Raina
  • Nov 30, 2016
  • 5 min

Wedding Hashtags 101

Unless you're having an unplugged wedding (where your guests are asked to turn off all their electronic devices such as cameras, cellpho
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The 'Appy' Couple
Raina
  • Sep 8, 2016
  • 4 min

The 'Appy' Couple

Professional photographers are great for your timeless wedding photos, but what about capturing the big day from your guests' perspectiv
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To look or not to look. THAT is the question.
Raina
  • Aug 24, 2016
  • 5 min

To look or not to look. THAT is the question.

"First look" is a term that has developed in the modern age of wedding photography to describe the moment when a the couple sees e
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Weddings UNPLUGGED
Raina
  • Jul 27, 2016
  • 7 min

Weddings UNPLUGGED

Asking your guests to put down their favorite tech devices can be a delicate dance. You need to be sensitive and respectful. Your wedding gu
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Avoid these common makeup mishaps!
Raina
  • May 4, 2016
  • 2 min

Avoid these common makeup mishaps!

Before the big day be sure to avoid these common makeup mishaps by scheduling a trial to be sure that both you and your hair and makeup arti
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