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Winter Style Shoot At Madame Sherri Castle
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.   
Common Questions We Get Asked As Wedding Planners
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. 
5 Tips To Make Your Wedding Even More You
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:
4 Tips To Help Stay Organized While Wedding Planning
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. 
10 Things To Consider When Looking For A Wedding Venue
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 Destinations
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. 
7 End Of Night Wedding Exit Ideas
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. 
What Are Wedding Must-haves?
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.
5 Things To Be Sure To Plan For In Your Day Of Wedding Schedule
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!
White Mountain Elopement
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. 
White Mountain Elopement
Ok But Can We Talk About How Obsessed We Are With Janas Wedding Dress? Like For Real She Is Goals Over Here. 
Allison Slater Photography Elopement Sessions
Discover Some Of The Elopement Sessions From My 2021! I Loved All Of The Days For Individual Reasons, But I Am So Grateful For All Of My Couples!
World Of Pandora: The Sustainable Disney Theme You've Been Waiting For
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.
Mark And Giselle Wedding - Canopy Hotel- Jersey City Nj
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 F
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.
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Michaela & Kevin’s Wedding - Fosters Clambakes And Catering In York, Maine
Michaela & Kevin’s Wedding Was Beautiful. Their Choice Of Having Formal Photos At Nubble Lighthouse Was Perfect. The Lighthouse Made A Beautiful Background For Their Formal Photos With Their Family And Their Bridal Party. Fosters Clambakes And Catering, York Maine Also Offered A Unique Ceremony Setting With A Pond And An Arbor With Rustic Bench Seating, Plenty Of Room For Everyone To Attend And Be Comfortable. The Reception Was In The York Room, A Perfect Sized Reception Hall For A More Intimate Wedding With Open Barn Doors Giving Plenty Of Natural Light And Leading Out Into A Patio Area For Fresh Air Just Off From The Dance Floor. Michaela & Kevin’s Wedding Day Was Beautiful, Simple, Elegant, And Rustic, It Was A Pleasure To Capture From Bridal Prep To General Dancing.