Woohoo!!! Congratulations on your engagement! As you embark on this incredible journey toward your wedding day, you’ll find that there are numerous opportunities to celebrate with your Wedding VIPs leading up to the big day. From intimate gatherings to lively parties, each event offers a unique opportunity to make memories and cherish the moments before…
In the vibrant world of wedding photography, the Pacific Northwest (PNW) offers a plethora of wedding photographer options, from budding photography students to renowned big-name companies and dedicated solo entrepreneurs like myself, Markie Jones. Each option comes with its own set of pros and cons, catering to different preferences, styles, and budgets. Let’s dive into…
Congratulations on your engagement! As you embark on this exciting journey toward your wedding day, you’ll quickly find yourselves immersed in a world filled with wedding lingo and acronyms that might seem unfamiliar at first. Don’t worry; we’re here to help! In this guide, we’ll walk you through some of the common terms and acronyms…
**Update 04/23/24: Unfortunately, the event has been cancelled due to lack of interest. However, if you’re interested in booking an elopement, please reach out and we’d love to connect you with a fabulous team to make your elopement a breeze!** Are you dreaming of saying “I do” with the breathtaking backdrop of the Puget Sound,…
As I reflect on my journey as a wedding photographer, I can’t help but be reminded of my own experiences in this lifetime and how they’ve shaped the way we choose to capture the most intimate moments of our couples’ wedding days. The TLDR (too long, didn’t read) is that we take a hands off…
Having been in the industry for 13 years now, you’d think I’d worked with everyone on the Seattle Wedding Show floor. But alas, I haven’t had the opportunity! Below you’ll find my list of recommended vendors, those I’ve worked with personally and my wishlist for each category too, along with their booth info. Hopefully this…
The ultimate couple’s events of the year is finally back to normal. The PNW Wedding Shows are back and bringing you the most amazing vendors for your wedding day! Navigating the show and all it has to offer can be overwhelming (been there done that!) so I’m here to guide you through planning (and executing)…
Over the summer last year, I was added to a group on Facebook where disappointed brides were airing all the yuck on the vendors who did them dirty. When the surprise wore off (and I’d thoroughly checked to make sure my name and my vendor friend’s names weren’t in any of the posts) I could…
No we aren’t talking cow-tipping (which I’ve never actually done but I watched once in high school. Cross my heart promise.) but giving that sweet moo-la to those vendors who gave you butterflies. It’s a highly argued about topic, so it’s best to step on the sensitive side. When SHOULD you tip a vendor? Short…
It’s no doubt we’re all feeling the crunch these last two years, while still trying to maintain the illusion we’re all financially literate. So how in the world are you supposed to pay for a wedding AND a honeymoon? What if you want something else entirely? Enter honeymoon funds: online or in person “fundraising” to…