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Soi-Meme: The Independent Eco-Bridal Salon (Green Weddings)
I had the privileged of attending one of the most forward thinking bridal shows on the Planet: Soi-Meme: The Independent Eco-Bridal Salon. The event is put on by exceptionally talented, Sarah Shewey of...
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Green Wedding: Going Paperless
If you are considering using a paperless service for your invitations such as Paperless Post I would recommend it as a supplement to a simple smaller invite. Big bulky invitations usually have 5 to 10...
View ArticleWedding Planning Tip: The Timeline
It is important that brides give their photographers their timeline well before the wedding. Often times the coordinator will base it on general photography needs and each photographer is different....
View ArticleWedding Advice to Brides: How to Tip
Tipping your vendors can be a bit tricky and a lot overwhelming. You have just paid for one of the most intense events you will probably ever throw and tipping after the party seems like an odd way to...
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Have Fun With Your Cake!
I so often see brides getting the normal cake: traditional, white, flowers, gorgeous, boring. Think outside the box and go with something fun! If you HAVE to have the traditional you might consider...
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Paper Source
I’m in love! This past weekend while up in Westlake Village I got to visit my sister’s new passion: Paper Source in Thousand Oaks. WOW! This store is C-R-A-Z-Y! Be prepared to spend some cash in this...
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Beverly Hills Social
I recently hosted the Beverly Hills Chapter Grand Opening of Wedding And Event Specialists. There were so many great people in attendance and it was a huge success. We had Jaime Macias of Lensely...
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Picking your PHOTOGRAPHER
My top three things I always tell potential clients are: 1. Make sure you like the personality of your photographer. They will be the one service provider that will be with you the entire day! 2....
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How to Look Your Best in Photos
It is often said a picture is worth a thousand words. The goal then would be to make those words good ones! I have photographed every body type big and small and I can tell you, any girl in a strapless...
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Are Wedding Planning Timetables a Thing of the Past?
Gone, it seems are the days when people get engaged and then plan for a year before the big day. Okay, I correct myself. They ARE waiting a year and sometimes even two, however many a wedding...
View ArticleWho Pays For What?
Traditionally the Groom and the Groom’s parents pay for: Rehearsal Dinner Groom’s Attire Alcohol at the Wedding (this is negotiable depending on which side drinks more and if there is a culture...
View ArticleBudget Percentage Breakdown
50-60% Venue including location rental for both ceremony and reception, all rentals like chairs and linens, food and beverage, and cake (the higher end venues are upwards of 65% such as a 5 star...
View ArticleTraditional Timeline Sample
The Traditional Timeline is when the couples see each other for the first time at the ceremony. For the best photos, it is important to consider the sunset time so your family photos and romantic...
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