Getting engaged to your prince charming is such a wonderful, exciting moment! Let the wedding planning begin! Soon-to-be brides are always faced with the hard decision of choosing the number of bridesmaids you will have. I am always hearing the question pop up, “How many bridesmaids should I have in my wedding?” This is often […]

TOP 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING YOUR NUMBER OF BRIDESMAIDS

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7/21/17

Welcome back to our Ground Up Groomsmen Style Guide.  This is Part 2 and it’s all about your pants.  If you missed Part 1, click here to get caught up.  Most guys don’t pay much attention to suiting, especially in today’s casual Mark Zuckerberg era, but I can guarantee if you pay attention to the […]

GROUND UP GROOMSMEN STYLE GUIDE – PANTS

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7/18/17

When planning a surf-side wedding, there are a few specific things to keep in mind so your big day is smooth sailing. 1. Permits   While planning your beach wedding, there are some important government details to keep in mind to remain in compliance with the law.  All California beaches are public, so whether your […]

5 TIPS FOR BEACH WEDDINGS

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7/14/17

Planning a wedding is a lot of work. Booking the perfect venue, choosing the date, deciding on a color scheme- it can all get overwhelming pretty fast! There are countless options and endless choices when it comes to making your big day uniquely yours. We would love to help by providing for you tips to help […]

TIPS TO HELP CREATE YOUR PERFECT WEDDING INVITATION

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7/05/17

It’s your wedding day! You’ve dreamed about this day for a long time and it’s finally here. You’ve got something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Your hair and makeup are flawless, your wedding gown is laced up, and your shoes slipped on over your fresh pedicure. The groom walks by an outside window, […]

ARE YOU DOING A FIRST LOOK? OUR NUMBER ONE TIP FOR BRIDES REVEALED!

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7/03/17

HELP YOUR BRIDESMAIDS HELP YOU CAPTURE SWOON-WORTHY GETTING READY IMAGES   Love images filled with pure emotions and memories that will last a lifetime? You may want to put some thought into how to help your bridesmaids help you capture swoon-worthy getting ready images. Yes, of course, the bulk of your wedding photos will be […]

HELP YOUR BRIDESMAIDS HELP YOU CAPTURE SWOON-WORTHY GETTING READY IMAGES

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6/22/17

Who have you noticed being the most emotional at weddings? Many times, I’ve found it’s the father of the bride who is the most emotional. While bride and groom “first look” sessions have been becoming more and more popular, a southern tradition that is making a comeback during weddings are father-daughter “first look” sessions. First […]

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE DADDY DAUGHTER FIRST LOOK

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6/16/17

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