Wedding days can run looooooonnnnnngggg….. When you want your photography to capture every aspect of your day, starting at 9 am when you first sit down with your MUA, you may find that by the time you’ve eaten, tossed your bouquet and danced your heart out, that clock is already striking midnight! Once that dreamy…
The Wedding Tradition saying goes: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe. This wedding tradition rhyme dates back to the Victorian era. There are a lot of variations on this tradition, and it seems that no two brides ever honor it just the same way. Anna, a…
When in doubt, eat breakfast. Whether you’re celebrating your newlywed status or just out enjoying each other’s company, a good hearty breakfast may be just the key. Sure, the hotel may have a buffet, but here are my two favorite breakfast hotspots for the morning after your wedding or any other morning date! (They’re even FABULOUS…
Engagement session experiences to remember Every engagement is filled with joyous occasions; like announcing to your family and friends that you’ve found the love of your life, and the beginning stages of wedding planning. You’ll pick flowers, dresses, tuxedos and jewelry. Your days ahead will be chock full of decision making and which colors for…
You’ve found the perfect partner and accepted that perfect bling with a resounding “YES!!!!” and now it’s time to get started with all that Tacoma engagement planning. We’re not just talking about your engagement session; Rather, every minute in between from “yes” to “I do” can be an incredible adventure! While every detail may be…
Choosing a wedding cake topper may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of things, but it can end up being a cherished piece of the wedding that you get to keep long after the cake is eaten. The best part of cake toppers is there are no rules for selecting that perfect…
Tacoma Engagement Session Planning Guide Sometimes planning your Tacoma Engagement Session is easy. You wake up with a vision in your head of your day with the perfect weather, perfect outfit, out running through a field (or something equally as romantic) with your partner. You have the idea all laid out in your head. But…
You’ve chosen the best of the best to support you as your wedding attendants! Wedding day preparations can run long. Who knew you’d need to start at 8:00 am in order to finish hair and makeup by 4:00 pm?! Keep those wedding attendants happy with three great ideas that won’t require an emergency run to…
It may not be the city of romance, but the Emerald City makes a grand backdrop for your Seattle Engagement Session. From beautiful cobblestone courtyards in Pioneer Square, to the beaches of Alki with the cityscape backdrop, you can find an array of options for romance in the city. Bring your own glamour in one…
Dawn Padgett is one amazing woman. She’s a hair & makeup artist in Tacoma, owner of Seattle Bride Hair and it just so happens, she’s been put in charge of my hair for our HallowStein Wedding this year. Leaving my hair and makeup in her capable hands means I have one less thing to worry about when it…