You’re engaged!! First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! You are about to enter the “married couple” club! It’s a wild ride, but can be such a blessing. Now that he has popped the question, what’s next? Feeling a little overwhelmed? What are some of the first things you should do when getting engaged? Here are just a […]

7 Tips for the Newly Engaged

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10/15/19

As a wedding photographer, I have seen A LOT of Blush bridesmaids dresses in my day. Anything from Dusty Rose to Rose Quartz to Blush. There are even a Sand Rose and just plain pink! With so many color options it can be REALLY easy to get overwhelmed with the slightest offset in color. I […]

HOW TO MIX & MATCH YOUR BLUSH BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES FOR YOUR WEDDING

Blush Bridemaids dress ideas

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8/20/19

Many of our couples don’t typically live in Temecula Wine Country. I usually get asked where a good place is to go after spending a full afternoon going over wedding details at their venue. It makes a great excuse to go out for a date night and have some great wine, food, and music. I have a […]

Best places for a date night while visiting Temecula

Ponte vineyard inn Front of hotel entrance

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7/27/19

Your grandmother dancing on your wedding day. The moment your father walked you down the aisle. Your eyes brimming with tears as you and your best friend see one another for the first time. Your first married kiss. These are all priceless moments that deserve a beautiful album to keep them. Weddings go by in […]

5 REASONS YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL WEDDING ALBUM

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4/18/19

This year’s Wedding Cake Trends  2018’s top wedding cake trends | guest blog by Laura Marie’s Temecula California Without a doubt, one of my favorite wedding day details is the wedding cake! I would be lying if I said I didn’t look forward to sneaking a slice of these beautiful towering masterpieces! Today, I have a sweet […]

2018 Wedding Cake Trends | Guest Blog Laura MarieCakes

2018 wedding cake trends laura marie cakes photography by carrie mcguire photography

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5/10/18

One of my recent grooms wrote this for the blog! I wanted to get a mans perspective on the first look, and he was gracious enough to take the time to explain it. Sure, I gave him some talking points for organization, but here it is! Straight from a guy who loves tradition! Enjoy! -Carrie  […]

The first look from my perspective- the groom

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5/04/18

Gentlemen, we want you to look amazing on your wedding day, and if you are a guest then do the groom a favor and look amazing in the photos that the couple will cherish for the rest of their lives. With a few simple tweaks, you can avoid looking disheveled on the wedding day. Quick […]

HOW TO AVOID MEN’S SUIT MISTAKES ON THE WEDDING DAY

how to wear a suite to a wedding Callaway winery Temecula

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Wedding

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12/30/17

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