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Weddings Don't Have To Be Big To Be Special! This Beautiful Couple, Had A Romantic Late Summer Wedding Overlooking The Gorgeous Backdrop Of Top Of The Ridge Bed & Breakfast In New Hampshire.  The Intimate Setting Made For Such A Special Day.

Despite The Rainy Start To The Day, This Beautiful Couple Didn’t Let The Weather Dampen Their Spirits Or Their Celebration. The Morning Was Filled With Rain And Clouds, But They Remained Undeterred. 

What Do You Do When You Have A Gorgeous Venue And A Beautiful New England Backdrop? This Couple Leaned Into Lush Greens And Minimal Florals. Stunning Long Tables With Romantic Candlelight Complimented The Oversized Terrariums, Making A Big Statement.

Brittany & Lj Were Married On A Gorgeous, Sunny Fall Day, Surrounded By Their Supportive Family & Friends. Their Big Day Was Filled With Shades Of Pink, Purple & Peach, Reflecting Their Fun Personalities. The Bridesmaids’ Dresses Were A Beautiful Dusty Rose/berry - One Of The Prettiest Shades Of Pink I’ve Ever Seen!brittany & Lj’s Wedding Was Super Emotional. From Their Personal, Heartfelt Vows, I Learned That Their Story Was Full Of Twists And Turns, But They Ultimately Realized That They Truly Completed Each Other. They Balance Each Other Out Perfectly & Bring Out The Very Best In Each Other. It Was Such An Honor To Capture Their Forever Commitment To Each Other.these Two Love To Have Fun - And That Was Evident In Their Reception! The Band Kept The Energy Up All Night, And The Dance Floor Was Packed.aesthetically, One Of The Standout Features Of Brittany & Lj’s Wedding Was The Intricate Floral Design. The Deconstructed Ceremony Arches Were Bursting With Bright Fall Colors, And Made The Perfect Backdrop For Romantic “i Do”s. The Bouquets And Boutonnieres Were Stunning, And The Tables Were Adorned With Tall, Full Floral Arrangements.my Favorite Thing About Brittany & Lj’s Wedding, Though, Was How Many Unique Personal Touches They Added. From Having Guests Sign A Meaningful Record In Lieu Of A Traditional Guestbook, To Featuring Their Adorable Pups In Their Signage, This Couple Put In The Extra Thought To Make Sure Their Wedding Was Completely Unique!

Tucked Away In The Southwest Corner Of New Hampshire, Is Madame Sherri Castle. What Remains Today Are The Ruins Of A Sweeping Stone Staircase That Once Was The Home Of A Famous Manhattan Costume Designer.   this Former Castle Was Once The Site For Lavish Parties And Secret Soirees. Legend Says That Madame Sherri Herself Can Be Heard Laughing From Atop The Grand Staircase. It Seems Fitting That A Beautiful, Styled Wedding Shoot Would Take Place At The Home Of An Acclaimed Costume Designer.   

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While Wedding Planning Can Certainly Be A Fun And Exciting Experience, Many Couples Quickly Realize That It Can Also Be Confusing And Overwhelming – And Because Of That They Often Come To Us With Tons Of Questions! You Aren’t Expected To Know The Ins And Outs Of Wedding Planning And That’s Exactly What We Are Here For. Whether You Are Just Dipping Your Toes Into The Planning Process Or Are Quickly Approaching Your Wedding Day And Finding Yourself Asking Some Of These Same Questions, Keep Reading For Our Answers To Questions We Get Asked By Couples Most Frequently!wedding Websites – Do We Really Need One?our Short Answer Here – Yes, You Probably Do Need One! While There Are Certainly Instances Where A Wedding Website May Not Be Necessary, It Really Never Hurts To Have One. Wedding Websites Are A Great Way To Easily Share All Your Wedding Day Information With Your Guests – Everything From Travel And Hotel Room Info, Gift Registries, Wedding Day Timing And Locations, Dress Code To Rsvp Tracking. Having All This Information In One Central Location For Your Guests Can Help To Prevent You And Your Partner From Being Bombarded With Logistical Questions From Your Guests As You Approach The Wedding Day. 

A Big Part Of Planning A Wedding Has To Do With You! Every Wedding Is Different But What Makes The Day Most Special, Is It’s Representation Of Your Personality. The Flowers Could Be Breathtaking, And The Venue Could Be A Five Star Rating, But The Personal Details Are What Remind Your Guests Exactly Who They Are There To Celebrate And That's You. Here's Some Of The Ways We Do That With Our Planning + Design Clients:

There Are So Many Details That Go Into Planning A Wedding That It Can Become Overwhelming! When We Work With Clients, We Have Worksheets And Methods That Are All Focused To Help Our Clients Feel Organized And In Control Of The Planning Process So They Can Go Into The Month-of With Total Confidence. If You Are Planning On Your Own With Out A Wedding Planner, Finding Ways To Stay Organized Can Reduce Stress And Allow You To Go Into The Day With Peace Of Mind. Here Are A Few Easy Ways You Can Implement At The Beginning Of The Wedding Planning Process That Can Make Planning Your Wedding And The Day Of Go As Smooth As Possible.implement Digital Organizationwhile Paper Is Just Fine And Can Offer Great Results, Lots Of Papers Can Become Disorganized Easily Or Lost. From Invoices To Must-have Lists, Storing Things On Your Google Drive Or Other Cloud Platform, Using An Organizational App, Or Downloading A Wedding Planning Software Can Be Very Useful. Use Pinterestpinterest Can Help You Organize Your Ideas And Save Things You Find On The Webs While Researching. This Option Is Particularly Useful In Helping You Find A Color Pallet, Layout, And Style. Not Only Can It Help You Find Ideas, But You Can Organize Your Photos Into Boards (and Sub-board) That You Can Continue To Add-to. Pro Top: Add The Pinterest Plugin To Your Browser And You Can Easily Pin Anything You Find On The Internet!get It Out Of Your Head - Make Listschecklists Allow You To Store Less In Your Mind. With So Many Details Involved In Planning, Relying Solely On Your Brain Can Be A Lot. Writing Things Out, Whether Digital Or On Paper, Can Be Therapeutic In Getting Your Thoughts Out. Some Helpful Lists To Start With Are Vendors To Book, Decor Pieces, Timeline Notes, And To-do Lists. Some Wedding Planning Software Already Provides You A Great Starting Point. Our Personal Favorite Is Zola!delegate - Delegate - Delegate! Having Ears To Run Ideas By Or Hands To Help To Take On Portions Of The Planning Process Can Make Things More Organized And Keep Them On Track. Friends And Family Often Want To Feel Involved And Help, So Don't Be Afraid To Use Them! Of Course, We Are Always Proponents Of Hiring A Wedding Planner As That Can Allow You To Focus On The Fun! There Are Planners And Coordinators Out There With All Degrees Of Support, So Find The Right One For You To Help Take Some Of It Off Of Your Plate. 

Deciding On A Wedding Venue Is A Huge Decision And There Are Tons Of Factors To Take Into Consideration Before Signing The Contract. While There Are Plenty More Details To Talk Through With The Venue Before You Sign On The Dotted Line, These Are Some Insightful Questions To Help Get You Started And You May Not Think Of Unless You Are In The Wedding Biz. Of Course You Want To Cover The Basics (is The Venue Available On Your Preferred Date, How Many Guests Can The Venue Hold, Pricing And Payment Information, Cancellation Policies Etc.), But Here Are A Few More Things To Consider From The Pros When Looking For A Wedding Venue:decoryou Will Want To Ask If The Venue Has Any Restrictions Or Rules About What Décor You Are Allowed To Bring In And What You Can Do With It Inside The Space. For Example, Some Older Or Historic Venues May Not Allow For Candles Or Open Flames Or Some Venues Do Not Allow Confetti Or Glitter To Be Used. If You Have Your Heart Set On A Grand Confetti Exit At The End Of The Night, Make Sure The Venue Allows It First!external Vendorswhile Many Venues Will Allow You To Bring In Any Vendors You Wish, Some Venues Have Exclusive Relationships With Certain Vendors. Make Sure You Ask Your Venue If Bringing In Outside Vendors Will Be Possible Or If They Can Provide You A List Of Vendors For You To Choose From. Pro Tip! Wedding Venues Are A Great Place To Get Recommendations For Other Vendors! They Have Seen Many Vendors Come And Go Through Their Venue Space And Can Help Point You In The Direction Of A Great Vendor For Your Big Day. Plus, Having A Vendor Who Has Worked In Your Venue Space Can Be Great As They Are Already Familiar With The Space And Its Procedures.outdoor Vendorsif You Are Planning On Having An Outdoor Wedding, There Are A Few Other Factors To Take Into Consideration When Choosing A Venue. You Want To Make Sure They Have A Plan B In Case Of Inclement Weather. Is There An Indoor Space Available In The Event That Mother Nature Decides Not To Cooperate On Your Wedding Day? Ask To Take A Look At This Space To Make Sure It Fits With Your Vision For Your Wedding Day. Hopefully, You Never Have To Use Plan B, But Its Always Better To Have The Conversation Ahead Of Time So There Are No Unpleasant Surprises The Day Of Your Wedding.

5 Romantic Honeymoon Destinationsthe Best Antidote To The Chaos (and Excitement) Of Planning And Executing A Wedding Is Jetting Off On A Romantic Honeymoon, Just You And Your Significant Other. What Better Way To Wind Down, Celebrate Your Partnership, And Decompress Than By Hopping On A Plane And Jetting Off Somewhere Magical? From The Black Beaches Of Santorini To The Rolling Vineyards Of California’s Wine Country, Here Are A Few Of The Most Romantic Honeymoon Ideas To Extend Your Celebration Of Love. 

The Last Moment Of The Night Can Be Extremely Special For Your Guests But Most Importantly For You. There’s So Many Ways To Make This Send Off Just Perfect. Here Are A Handful Of Our Favorite Ideas To Incorporate Into The Final Moments Of Your Wedding!last Dance Paradethe Last Dance Usually Acts As The Last Moments Of The Wedding Before The Lights Come On. A Unique Idea Is To Gather Your Guests And Guests Have A Parade Or Dance Train Out Of The Venue. Not Only Is It Fun, But It Will Keep Everyone Dancing On Their Way To The After Party!sky Lanternsdepending On Your Venue And What’s Allowed, Sky Lanterns Can Be A Great Option And One Of Those Moments Everyone Remembers. Lighting Your Lantern Together And Sending Them Off Into The Sky, Not Only Looks Spectacular But It Signifies A New Chapter Starting. Bubbles Bubbles Are A Great Option If You Want Something Fun Like Confetti To Walk Through As You Exit The Venue But You Want Less Clean Up Afterwards. Bubbles Also Can Make Really Fun Pictures!streamershandheld Streamers Can Also Be Great Options. They Also Don’t Need A Lot Of Clean Up But Can Provide A Similar Look To Confetti. Everyone Loves A Ribbon Wand! (circa 1995!) Getaway Car/boata More Traditional Close To A Wedding Is The Send Off Of The Couple. A Getaway Car Or Even A Boat If The Venue Allows For It! If You And Your Fiance Are Looking For An Easy Way To Exit At The End Of The Night With Just The Two Of You - This Is The Perfect Option. 

There Is No One Size Fits All Approach To Weddings. Each Couple's Priorities, Styles, And Of Course Guests Are Different. That Being Said, There Are Some Must-haves We Believe Are Top Priority To Take Into Account When Planning Your Wedding To Ensure A) You Actually Get Married! And B) It's The Best Day Of Your Life. Here Are Some Must-haves To Include In Your Day!marriage Licenseit Might Seem Obvious, But A Marriage License Is Very Important To Have And Keep Safe During Your Celebrations. Each State Varies In What You Need To Do To Make It All Official, But Make Sure You Have A Plan For Getting This Document Where It Needs To Be. Afterall, It Is What You Are There For!organizationno Matter What Type Of Wedding You Are Planning - That Last Thing You Want Is For It To Feel Disorganized. That Goes For You And Your Guests! It’s Important To Think About Who Will Be In Charge Of Coordinating All Your Vendors, Setting Up Décor Elements And Ensuring The Timeline Runs Smoothly. Even If You Are Planning The Wedding Yourself, You Do Not Want To Be The One On-site Who Vendors Are Calling With Questions. Hiring A Coordinator Who Can Be Your Point Person Will Be The Best Decision You Ever Made For You And All Your Guests. Alone Timeduring Your Wedding, You Can Get Pulled In A Million Different Directions Taking Pictures And Saying Hello To All Of Your Guests. We Always Ensure To Allocate Some One-on-one Time For Our Couples To Soak In The Moment. Whether That's A Few Moments Together After The Ceremony Or Keeping A Sweetheart Table As A Safe Zone For Them To Retreat To, It's Something That Definitely Needs To Be Thought Of Before The Day Comes.

So Much Time And Energy (and Fun) Goes Into Planning Your Wedding! The Flowers, The Food, The Music Are All Important Pieces That Take Up Your Time And Attention. Just As Important But Often Overlooked Until The Last Minute Are Your Day Of Wedding Plans. Ensuring You Have A Location With Enough Time To Get Your Hair And Makeup Done, What You're Going To Eat, Where You Need To Pack Up Your Belongings And Who Is Taking Them To The Next Place. Planning For A Seamless Start To Your Day Will Ease Your Stress And Send You Off Nicely Into The Rest Of Your Wedding. These Are All Little Details We Work Through With Our Couples, But In The Chance You Are Working On Your Own, Here Are Our Top Tips To Ensure It's As Smooth As Possible!

Briana And Adam Got Married Last Year On Halloween. Their 1 Year Anniversary Was Coming Up, And What Better Way To Spend It Than On An Adventure In The White Mountains! Even Though They Had A Traditional Wedding, We Were Still Able To Capture The Feel Of An Intimate Elopement With This Styled Shoot. 

Ok But Can We Talk About How Obsessed We Are With Janas Wedding Dress? Like For Real She Is Goals Over Here. 

Sustainable Lake Wedding With An Avatar Theme Twist. If You Loved The Movie, You Will Love The Theme Of This Wedding. From Blue Cake To Planted Trees As Wedding Favors, The Love And Respect For Nature Shows Through Each Photo.the Avatar Film Showcases The Beauty And Respect We Must Have For Nature And Each Other. Sustainability And Equality Are The Main Themes Of This Special Styled Shoot Encompassing The Best Wedding Vendors In The Massachusetts Area. The Model Couple Are Newlyweds Who Met In Hawaii. The Groom, Ali'i, Is From The Islands Who Locked Eyes With His Future Bride Erin At An Art Show And Both Felt The Magnetic Energy To Meet. They Both Love Nature And The Island Spirit Which Paralleled Into Their Styled Shoot Characters Of Jake Sully And Neytiri. Erin's Hair Included Tight Braids And Feathers, And Ali'i's Hair Mirrored Hers With One Tight Braid Down The Sides Of His Updo. From The Driftwood And Ferns On The Cream Tablescape To The Floral Tree, Nature's Beauty Using Trees And Plants Was The Main Focal Point Just Like The Tree Of Souls Is In The Film. This Gives Future Couples Vision On How To Find The Beauty In The Wedding Venue Space Without Adding Too Much Decor. The Wedding Cake Design Was A Simple White Buttercream With A Succulent On The Top. The Saying I See You Is Used In The Film As A Way To Say I Love You And I Respect You, Which I Wanted To Incorporate By Adding Those Powerful Words To The Outside Of The Cake Written Into The Buttercream As A Reminder To The Couple As They Cut The Cake To Always Love And Respect One Another. Once Cut, The Simple White Cake Revealed A Vibrant Blue Cake Made With Butterfly Pea Powder To Bring The Blue Navi'i People From The Film Into The Shoot. Going With The Theme Of Sustainability, Each Guest Had A Tree Planted In Their Name As A Wedding Favor. For Couples That Love The Film And Love Nature, Their Wedding Theme Is Perfect For Them.

Phillips Visual Did An Excellent Job On This Wedding Of Mark And Giselle. I Would Recommend Him As A Photographer

Evelyn And Raymond Are Both Complete Goofballs Who Compliment Each Other On Out Of This World Level. They Met In School And Were Engaged In November Of 2018. From The Time We Shot Their Engagement Session, I Knew These 2 Were Going To Be Incredibly Fun! They Never Take Themselves Too Seriously And Truly Enjoy Every Moment They Are Together.

#bouquetbreakdown - The Liberty We're Back For Another #bouquetbreakdown And This Bouquet Gives Us All The Patriotic Vibes. From The Deep Reds To The Bright Whites And Pastel Blues This Bouquet Screams America. No Matter The Season This Bouquet Is Always Going To Pop. So Why Do We Loveeeee This Bouquet? Well, We Are Very Patriotic And Very Much Love Our Country But We Also Love The Bright Colors. It Is Not Often We Get To Use Such Bold Colors In Wedding Work. When Our Bride, Sarah, Was Needing A Color Palette Redesign We Were Ecstatic To Offer The Red, White, And Bloom Palette. She Surprised Her Now-husband With The Flowers And He Loved Them So Much He Had Them Preserved For Her After Their Intimate Wedding. So Let's Break It Down! We Have Categorized The Blooms By Color This Time And We're Starting Off With That Bold Pop Of Red! Red Spray Roses: These Bright Red Spray Roses Were The Main Blooms For Our Pop Of Red. Spray Roses Are A Great All-purpose Flower And Just Like Ranunculus Come In A Rainbow Of Colors. Spray Roses Are Available Year-round And We Give Them A $$ Out Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. Red Mini Gerbera Daisies: These Red Mini Gerbera Daisies Were Our Supporting Actress In The Red Category. They Have A Very Different Bloom Structure Than The Red Spray Roses And Therefore Gave A Nice Definition To The Red Category In Our Color Palette. Mini Gerbera Daisies Are Available Year-round And We Give Them A $$ Out Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. Red Astible: We Love Using This Fluffy Red Astible In Bouquets. We Find That Adding In Even The Smallest Amount Gives The Bouquet So Much More Dimension. Astible Is A Line Flower Which Means It Blooms Vertically Instead Of In One Round Ball. Some Of Our Other Favorite Line Flowers In Delphinium, Stock, Veronica, Liatris, And Snapdragons. Astible Is Available Year-round And Come In A Variety Of Colors From White, Blush, Pink, Red, And Burgundy. We Give Astible A $$$ Our Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. White Anemones: Anemones Are Another Unique Blooming Flower. They Don't Have Any Great Dupes Which Makes Them Highly Sought After. Their Dark Black Centers Can Throw Off A Navy Tone In Some Varieties. Anemones Are Also Available In A Wide Variety Of Colors Such As White, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink And Even A Beautiful Burgundy Wine Color. They Are A Very Delicate Flower With Tissue Paper-thin Petals. They Are Often Placed Last Into A Bouquet. Anemones Are Available Year-round And Much Like Ranunculus We Give Them $$$$ Out Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. White Lysimachia: A New Face To The Bouquet Breakdown! Lysimachia Is A Fun New Mini Line Flower. We Love It Because Each Individual Bloom Is Star-shaped. We Know, We Know A Little Cliché For The Red, White, And Bloom Pallet But We Couldn't Help Ourselves. These Blooms Very Much Remind Us Of A More Plump Veronica. Lysimachia Is Available Year-round And We Give It A $$ Out Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. White Stock: Stock Is A Fairly Fragrant Flower That Reminds Us Of A Spice Smell, Almost Clove-like. They Are Made Up Of Little Clusters Of Ruffled Petals That Grow Upwards Towards A Small Spiked Top. They Can Be Purchased Year-round And Come In A Huge Variety Of Colors. We Give Stock A $$ Out Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. Blue Thistle: Blue Thistle Another Bouquet Breakdown Classic. When You're Thinking You Still Need Something Blue For Your Day, This Is Almost Always Our Go-to. Thistle Comes In A Variety Of Colors And Some Of Our Other Favorite Colors Include Green, White Glitter, And Purple. Blue Thistle Is Available Year-round And We Give It A $$ Out Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. Blue Delphinium: Another New Face To Our Bouquet Breakdowns. Delphiniums Are A Wonderful Flower To Add A Pop Of Blue. There Are Very Few Naturally True Blue Flowers And Delphinium Is One Of The Best In Our Opinion. They Can Range From Light To Dark Blue And Come In Both A Regular And Hybrid Form. For This Bouquet, We Chose The Standard Form To Give The Bouquet A Lighter More Whimsical Vibe. The Hybrid Version Is Often Much Larger With Thick Stems And Near 100 Individual Blooms. Delphinium Is Available Year-round And We Give It A $$-$$$ Out Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. Dusty Miller: This Fun Pop Of Bright Silver Foliage Is A Great Addition To Any Bouquet. The Soft Silvery Leaves Help Bring Out The Light And Bright Silver Tone Of The Eucalyptus. It Is Typically Grown As An Annual In Our Area And Not Many People Think To Add It To Their Bouquet. One Thing To Note About Dusty Miller Is That It Is A Very Water Thirsty Foliage. It Can Often Wilt In The Hot Summer So It Needs To Be Tucked Into Bouquets And Supported By Other Greenery And Blooms. Dusty Miller Is Available Year-round And We Give It A $$$ Out Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. Willow Eucalyptus: Willow Eucalyptus Has Long Beautiful Wispy Leaves. While It Is Not Super Aromatic Like The Baby Blue Eucalyptus It Does Have A Nice Hint Of Eucalyptus Scent. It Is A Wonderful Greenery For Cascading Bouquets As It Has A Nature Drape And Incredible Movement. Willow Eucalyptus Is Available Year-round And Most Often February Through May Can Be Found To Have Seed Pods Like The Seeded Eucalyptus. We Give It A $$$ Out Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. Seeded Eucalyptus: Like We've Said Before It Hasn't *quite* Outran It's Cousin Silver Dollar Eucapytus But It Is Getting There! We Find The Seeds Give An Amazing Texture To Any Bouquet But Fit Best With Cascading Summer Bouquets Or Fall Weddings. Seeded Eucalyptus Can Be Found Year-round For The Most Part. It Does Go Off Crop In The Early Spring And Some Parts Of The Year Can Have Cupped Seeded Instead Of The Desired Green Seed Pods. We Give Seeded Eucalyptus A $$$ Out Of $$$$$ Rating On Our Expensive Scale. Italian Ruscus: This Greenery Is Great For Adding Height, Weight, And Even Length To A Bouquet. The Deep Green Leaves Are Often A Great Contrast To The Silvery Eucalyptus. The Way The Leaves Are Positioned On The Stems Gives This Greenery A Lighter More Airy Look. It Is Available Year-round And We Give It A $$ Out Of $$$$$ On The Expensive Scale. Would You Consider The Red, White, And Bloom Palette For Your Wedding?! We Hope So! Photography By Coryn Keifer Photography