How to Host a Stunning Wedding for 50 Guests or Less Let’s stroll down memory lane… to mid-2020 when the pandemic shut everything down and the emergence of the micro wedding exploded in popularity. As a millennial business owner, it’s been a crazy ride but we’re definitely becoming experts at pivoting. This particular pivot feels…
Hey, Fiancée!! Wedding planning can be seriously overwhelming, and if you scuttled through the Tacoma Wedding Show this weekend, I bet you’re feeling it! Don’t stress—I’ve got your back! As a long time PNW wedding photographer (and unofficial hype girl), I’m here to help guide you through it all. Let’s chat about the 2025 Tacoma…
The Ultimate Wedding Photography Package: What You Really Need Planning a wedding is like putting together a giant puzzle, and one of the most important pieces is your photography package. With so many options out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—but that’s where we come in. As a PNW Wedding Photographer team, we believe your…
Washington Wedding shows are like Disneyland for couples planning their big day—exciting, a little overwhelming, and full of magic waiting to happen. As wedding photographers who’ve been part of these shows for years, Jake and I have seen the ins and outs, and we’re here to share our insider tips to help you conquer the…
Just Back from a Wedding Show? Here’s Your Guide to Keeping Your Inbox from Exploding! 📬 Hey there, newly engaged couples! If you just wrapped up a weekend filled with wedding show fun, you’re probably on cloud nine—but also might be staring down a mountain of emails from all those amazing vendors you met! It’s…
Make Your Puyallup Wedding Show Weekend Unforgettable: Cozy Stays, Insider Tips & Exclusive Discounts! 🛌💍 Are you ready to dive into all the wedding inspiration at the Puyallup Wedding Show? Planning a full weekend experience is a fantastic way to soak in every moment—and booking a comfortable stay nearby can make your wedding show adventure…
Best Seattle Hotels Near the Seattle Convention Center for a Romantic Post-Wedding Show Getaway If you’re gearing up for a day packed with wedding inspiration at the Seattle Wedding Show, you’re in for a whirlwind! From dazzling dresses to over-the-top floral arrangements and expert wedding planners, the show will leave you buzzing with ideas. And…
Your Perfect Tacoma Wedding Show Weekend: Tacoma Hotels, Tips, and Where to Find Us at the Tacoma Wedding Show! So, you’re headed to the Tacoma Wedding Show! (Yay! We can’t wait to meet you at booth F5!) While we’re excited to chat about all things wedding, we know a weekend like this deserves some comfortable,…
A Halloween Wedding to Remember Who says a wedding can’t be full of tricks, treats, and a little bit of magic? On October 31, 2018, my husband Jacob Stein and I said “I do” in the most *spooktacular* way imaginable—a kid-centric, costumed Halloween wedding at McMillan Grange Hall. With family and friends coming together from…
‘Tis the Season for Family Photos and Cozy Vibes The holidays are just around the corner, and we’re pulling out all the stops at Markie Jones Photography to make this season extra special! For November and December only, we’re thrilled to offer $100 petite sessions—a festive mini-shoot that brings together all the warmth, joy, and…
The wedding of Ella Clark and Rhys Spencer on October 12, 2024, at the iconic Point Defiance Pagoda was a day that truly captured the spirit of international love, faith, and celebration. Nestled within the lush greenery of Point Defiance Park, this historic pagoda set the stage for a wedding that blended the couple’s unique…
Nick + Katie’s Stormy but Stunning Sanders Estate Wedding Let me tell you, as wedding photographers, we live for the moments when a wedding throws you a curveball and you still manage to pull off something amazing. And let me tell you, Nick and Katie’s Sanders Estate wedding was *exactly* that! When you think of…
