Love the garden style bouquets as much as we do? Now is such a beautiful time of the year to seal-the-deal with your Prince Charming. Having a spring wedding means that you will have some of the most stunning garden style bouquets. But let’s face it – there are so many to choose from! It can be overwhelming to have so many choices. Check out these 7 must-have flowers for your bouquet in spring:

SEVEN SPRING BLOOMS FOR YOUR DREAM BOUQUET

7 spring blooms for your dream bouquet FOR YOUR WEDDING

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5/03/17

A few weeks ago I had a lovely chat with Diana from Celebrations by Diana. She and her team are a seriously talented group of ladies! Diana is truly talented and really listens to her bride’s ideas and requests for their wedding day. After working with Diana and recently hearing that she was and I were on the preferred vendor list at a Fazeli Cellars and Winery in Temecula California. I knew That I wanted to start a blog series on the importance of hiring a planner. Not everyone actually knows how important it really is and how it will ultimately help us all on your big day! I encourage you to go check out Diana and her team and check back soon for the rest of our 3 part series on the blog. Up next is 3 of the most important questions to ask your wedding planner.

4 ESSENTIAL REASONS TO HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER

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4/12/17

I want it to rain on my wedding day! Said no bride, EVER. Unfortunately, there are just some things we cannot control. I guess you could say I am a bit spoiled when it comes to weather. I grew up in the desert most of my life, and I have spent the past nine years in sunny Southern California. I take our nice weather for granted a lot of the time.

SOCAL RAIN AND HOW TO SURVIVE A RAINY WEDDING DAY

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2/20/17

When we first book our brides, the number one comment we hear is; I don’t know how to pose! I get it, standing in front of the camera with a total stranger nuzzling up to your man typically isn’t the most natural thing for most couples! My answer is always the same! “WE GOT YOUR BACK.” So for anyone who feels a little intimidated about posing or nervous about feeling awkward in front of the camera, then this post is for you!

HOW NOT TO FEEL AWKWARD DURING YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION

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1/07/17

A GUIDE TO ADDING RENTALS TO YOUR WEDDING DAY DETAILS

RENTING UNIQUE FINDS

When I first started photographing weddings, there wasn’t a whole lot of options for having lots of pretty details strewn about your wedding venue.

ADD VINTAGE FURNITURE RENTALS TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

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1/03/17

A TUTORIAL FOR  FOR GROOMS, GROOMSMEN, AND WEDDING ATTENDEES

POCKET SQUARE BASICS

Whether you’re a bride to be, a groom who wants to show off his style on his wedding day or someone who is attending a wedding this year, you can benefit from these simple pocket square tips.

HOW TO ROCK A POCKET SQUARE AT YOUR WEDDING

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12/27/16

Gentlemen, we need to talk for a second.  Your big day is coming up and I’m pretty sure you want yourself, and your boys, looking sharp and dialed in.

GROOMS AND GROOMSMEN UP YOUR STYLE YOUR WOMAN WILL THANK YOU FOR IT

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10/18/16

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