I believe your guests should *almost* feel like they are at home when staying overnight…or at least staying in a place they would be okay with calling home.  I’ve stayed in many hotel rooms, Airbnbs, guest rooms at friends’ & families’ homes and have been inspired by what I found in both good and bad […]

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Top 10 Guest Room Essentials

Let’s talk engagement sessions.  Generally, there are two different camps of people who either can’t wait to have their engagement photos taken and then there are the people who honestly don’t see the value in having them taken.  I’ve actually been there – when Stosch and I got married, I had always dreamed of being […]

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Educational, Engagements

Engagement Session : 5 Reasons Why It’s Important!

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So what is a First Look, anyway??  A first look is when a specific time is setup on the wedding day for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony!  This is a very sweet and unique moment of your day that you will remember forever!  Now I know the old tradition […]

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Educational, Weddings

Top 5 Reasons You Should Have a First Look on Your Wedding Day

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