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Guest Blogger: Lauren and Andrew's Engagement Shoot with Mark-Brian Photography

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Engagement shoots are great because they allow time for you and your groom to get to know your wedding photographer, for the photographer to learn your personalities and …

Guest Blogger: Yay or Nay to Videography?

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There are only four more months till my wedding, and while busy-bee planning, I heard an interesting stat: Videography is usually the first thing to go when the …

Guest Blog: A Photo Shoot with Hope Spring Photo

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On a memorable day in New York City (the day the gay marriage law was passed), Andrew and I headed to the High Line for a photo shoot …

Guest Blogger: Meet Lauren’s Photographers

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I found my photographer before setting our wedding date, location, or budget — not exactly the best idea. I could have ended up incredibly disappointed if they were …

Guest Blogger: Shopping for Bridesmaid Dresses

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Movies like Bridesmaids and TV shows like Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids have provided some interesting insight into the bridesmaid dress shopping experience. Varying budgets, body types, …

Guest Blogger: Hiring a Wedding Planner in Key West

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Many brides hire planners to help them coordinate their wedding affair from the beginning till the very end. But many planners also offer day-of or even month-of packages. …

Guest Blogger: Lauren Chooses a Location

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I never realized how many factors went into choosing a location. I’m from Florida, so it was decided from the beginning that the wedding would be in my …

Guest Blogger: Lauren and Andrew's Engagement Story

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The plot had begun weeks before, when Andrew headed to Florida for a “business trip.” The trip, it turns out, was to Orlando to ask my parents for …