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…
Today we’re going to throw it back two years to a beautiful Laguna Niguel destination wedding. Stephanie, whom I met while she was an amazing and hardworking single mama, met the man of her dreams and on June 11th, 2016, they said their vows surrounded by family and friends. I was honored to photograph this…
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…
Some days, it’s impossible to imagine the possibilities for an intimate elopement. The first time I photographed out at The Chittle Homestead for Tessa’s beautiful kitchen remodel that would be featured in The Perpetual You magazine. Upon arriving, she shared a delicious food spread that included some fresh figs from their garden, homemade gluten free…
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…
After every romantic elopement or wedding comes the question: What do you do with the dress? For many brides, the wedding dress is one of their largest expenses, coming in second only to the venue, photographer and catering. So what do you do when you CAN’T wear that gorgeous gown you splurged on? Wear it…