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Are you planning an Athens, Georgia (or surrounding city) wedding, but you’re thinking you may need some help from a wedding planner? You’re in the right place! After photographing weddings in Athens for a decade, I have worked with some of the absolute BEST wedding planners on the planet! Here’s the thing though.. there’s so […]

Wedding Planning

January 11, 2023

Top Athens, Georgia Wedding Planners

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Hey there, bride and CONGRATULATIONS! Not only are you entering into an incredible season of life, but you’re doing it in the best city on earth! Athens, Georgia (and the surrounding cities) has the best of the best when it comes to wedding vendors and venues – not to mention unique stays and activities for […]

Wedding Planning

January 2, 2023

5 Mistakes to Avoid for Your Athens, GA Wedding

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WEDDING HASHTAG IDEAS | WEDDING PLANNING TIPS Wedding Hashtags are not a new trend, so you might be wondering.. do I really need one in 2023 or 2024? The simple answer is: yes! Wedding Hashtags play an important role in your wedding day! Here are some tips to keep in mind: #1 – WEDDING HASHTAGS […]

Wedding Planning

December 20, 2022

Do I Need a Wedding Hashtag in 2023?

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CHOOSING YOUR VENUE | WEDDING PLANNING TIPS Are you newly engaged and looking for the perfect wedding venue for your wedding day? While every couple’s wedding planning experience will look a little different, there are a few things you can do to ensure you choose the wedding venue of your dreams! #1 – RESEARCH, RESEARCH, […]

Wedding Planning

December 15, 2022

How to Find the Perfect Wedding Venue in 2023

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I can’t believe it’s finally here!! The Wedding Planning Jumpstart Online Course has been in the works for awhile now and what better time than as I’m entering into my 10th year as a wedding photographer?! Now you maybe wondering.. what is a Wedding Planning Online Course? This course is specifically for brides who are […]

Wedding Planning

December 7, 2022

NEW: The Wedding Planning Jumpstart Course

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WEDDING PLANNING TIPS | CHOOSE YOUR BRIDESMAIDS Congratulations on your engagement! This is such a fun time of life, but it certainly comes with a lot of tough decisions. One of those decisions is, How Many Bridesmaids Should I Have? For some of you, this question is tough because you’re not sure who to “leave […]

Wedding Planning

November 14, 2022

How Many Bridesmaids Should I Have?

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ENGAGEMENT SESSION | OUTFIT IDEAS | WEDDING PLANNING Congratulations Bride-to-Be! You probably have a lot of to-dos running through your mind and planning for your engagement session is at the top of the list! After photographing weddings for 9 years, I’ve learned a lot about what outfits look great together and which ones don’t. I’ll […]

Wedding Planning

November 10, 2022

Engagement Session Outfit Ideas in 2022

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You and your boyfriend have probably had those important conversations at this point. You know you want to spend forever together, so now you’re just waiting for the moment to HAPPEN! You trust him and you’re patient, but you’re SO EXCITED you can’t stop thinking about it!! Well you’re in luck, there are a few […]

Wedding Planning

November 7, 2022

5 Things to Before You’re Engaged

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THE IDEAL WEDDING SERIES: GETTING READY | WEDDING PLANNING TIPS Believe it or not, getting ready on your wedding day requires some planning ahead, too. This timeframe includes getting your wedding day hair and make-up done, the bride getting in her dress, bridesmaids first look, groom getting dressed and more! I’ll break down what each […]

The Ideal Wedding Series

June 17, 2021

The Ideal Wedding: Getting Ready

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If you are a bride to be wanting to plan your perfect, stress-free wedding day, but a little lost on how to do that, you’re in the right place. Whether you’ve been scouring Pinterest or consulting your Martha Stewart Wedding Planner, it can still be a little nerve wracking to know if you’re making good […]

The Ideal Wedding Series

June 14, 2021

The Ideal Wedding: Intro

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Choosing a wedding photographer: what to look for when searching through websites online

Choosing Your Photographer Series

June 4, 2021

Choosing a Wedding Photographer: What to Look For

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I’m kicking off the Choosing a Wedding Photographer Series with talking about a very important aspect for most people: pricing. Photography is a huge part of your wedding day, in fact, it’s the only thing you get to keep from the whole day! This means investing in the right photographer for you should be a […]

Choosing Your Photographer Series

June 2, 2021

Choosing a Wedding Photographer: Pricing

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Creating the Ideal Wedding Day Timeline You have been planning and dreaming about your wedding day for some time now, but how will it all come together? Will you really get those effortlessly beautiful portraits you’ve seen while scrolling on social media? Will you really get to feel relaxed instead of stressed on your wedding […]

Wedding Planning

May 28, 2021

Great Wedding Photos, Less Stress

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I get so excited talking about this!! This one portrait is not only a lot of fun, but it is a wedding day timeline life saver! What is The Signature Portrait? Your Signature Portrait is a final, epic portrait to end your photography coverage! Since we plan the majority of your coverage time for the front end of the […]

Unique Ideas, Wedding Planning

January 27, 2021

The Signature Portrait

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This is not what you had in mind when you set out to plan your wedding.. a pandemic?! For many brides, you’re faced with a tough decision: do I move my wedding date? And then the big follow up question.. “WHEN is it safe to schedule my wedding?” I want to give you some “tough […]

Wedding Planning

May 7, 2020

Read Before You Reschedule Your Wedding

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There is No Normal Anymore If you’ve been planning your wedding for any amount of time, you’ve gone through Pinterest, planners and blogs to make decisions based off of what others have done before you. But the others before you didn’t plan (& replan) their weddings during a pandemic?! The wedding “standards” and expectations that […]

Wedding Planning

April 26, 2020

Fresh Wedding Ideas for the #CoronaBride

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