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Behind the Scenes: Wedding Photography

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Wedding vendors are a truly valuable resource for brides. Not only for their expertise in their industry, but they have experienced many different kinds of weddings and have usually “seen it all”. Here’s some advice from photographer Alisha Pearson of Presidential Photography:
Many couples follow as tradition dictates and take their first photos together directly after the ceremony. I ask my bridal clients to imagine this “you just finished getting ready and you look absolutely perfect.............. Read More
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When I think of a Wedding Consultant, the first thing that comes to my mind is Jennifer Lopez in that Wedding Planner movie. With her hidden microphones and powerful connections she really made those movie weddings run smoothly. In real life, that is pretty close to the role of the Wedding Consultant... Read More
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Choosing Your Wedding Cake
by Christina Page Choosing your wedding cake can be a lot of fun, nowadays the possibilities are endless. But before you make any decisions, you should have an idea on your head count and budget. After this is done, consider the following options:
Read More Duties of the Bridal Party by Michaelane Jewett
Luckily, you aren’t alone in planning your wedding! Have your siblings become bridesmaids or groomsmen. Think of that old college roommate or the person who brought you and your groom together for the Maid of Honor or Best Man position. Your bridal party consists of close family members and friends who will appreciate the honor of taking part in your special day. Read More
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Destination Weddings
Montana Island Lodge
If you are looking for a beautiful place to get married where you can have any scenery you want for your backdrop, then a destination wedding is the perfect way to say “I Do”. You can choose exactly where you want to get married; whether it be the ocean, the wilderness, or snow-capped mountains. Read More
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Unique Favors

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Wedding Details
Reception Inquiry ChecklistWe strive to make your life a bit easier when planning your big day. So we talked to wedding banquets halls and venues all over the region to find out what their experienced managers and wedding coordinators thought a bride should know before booking a reception site. It’s our recommendation that you have this checklist with you when you contact or visit a location.
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Tips & Tricks

There are many considerations when putting together your bridal bouquet. The most important is making sure the bouquet fits your particular style. Steve Brickner from The Flower Cart says, “The wedding bouquet should be chosen by...
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Size – The amount of people you have attending your wedding determines the amount of cake needed. Now don’t think that just because the number of guests attending dictates that you have to have a certain size or style. If you have your heart set on say a four-tiered cake, but your guest count puts you at a three-tiered cake, one of your tiers can be a “fake” or Styrofoam filled layer. You’ll get the look you want, not spend the money or waste cake on something that won’t be eaten, and your guests will be none the wiser. On the other side, maybe the budget doesn’t allow you to have the exact cake you want. So there is still something to cut, you can possibly have a small cake or have all but one layer of the displayed cake Styrofoam filled. Then have sheet cakes in the back that is what will actually be served.

