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what Is The First Look?

the “first Look” Refers To A Planned Moment When The Couple Sees Each Other For The First Time On Their Wedding Day Before The Actual Ceremony. Traditionally, Couples Would Wait Until The Ceremony To Have That First Glance At Each Other, Often As The Bride Walks Down The Aisle. However, The First Look Breaks From This Tradition, Allowing The Couple To Share A Private, Intimate Moment Prior To The Ceremony.

typically, The First Look Is Carefully Orchestrated By The Wedding Photographer And Planner, And It Takes Place In A Location Away From The Eyes Of The Guests.

the Groom Awaits The Bride, And When She Approaches, They Share This Special Moment Together. It’s A Chance For The Couple To Express Their Emotions, Exchange A Few Words, And Take In The Significance Of The Day Without The Formality And Public Nature Of The Ceremony.couples Who Choose To Do A First Look Often Appreciate The Opportunity To Have A More Personal And Relaxed Moment, Capture Genuine Reactions On Camera, And Potentially Ease Any Pre-ceremony Nerves.

on The Flip Side, Some Couples Prefer To Stick To Tradition, Valuing The Anticipation And Surprise Of Seeing Each Other For The First Time As The Ceremony Unfolds. The Decision To Have A First Look Or Not Is Ultimately A Personal One, Adding A Unique Touch To Each Couple’s Wedding Day.

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Getting Married Is A Huge Milestone In One’s Life And It Is Certainly An Event Worth Celebrating To The Fullest! Planning Your Wedding Can Be Overwhelming, And While Some May Choose To Take On This Challenge Themselves, Hiring A Wedding Planner Can Make It Far Easier And Much More Enjoyable. Here Are Just A Few Of The Reasons Why Investing In A Wedding Planner can Make All The Difference For Planning Your Big Day.
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location: ranch At The Canyons | Photographer: tony Gambino Photography

central Oregon Is A Mecca Of Unique Venues For Destination And Local Weddings Alike, All Filled With Diverse Landscapes And Interesting Space Options. From Rustic Barns And Elegant Ballrooms To Natural Caves, Magnificent Vineyards, And Lush Riverside Lawns, There’s So Much Beauty To Be Offered! That’s Just One Of The Many Reasons Why We Love Celebrating With Our Couples In These Special Places. 

we Decided To Put Together A List Of Our Top Wedding Venues That We Love To Partner With. Whether You Are Recently Engaged Or Daydreaming About Your Big Day, We Are Sure This List Will Help You Through Your Venue Searching Endeavors!

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photo Credit: benjamin Edwardss

all The Different Wedding Lingo Can Be Slightly Overwhelming When You First Start Planning Your Wedding! Your Pros Get Used To Throwing Terms Around And May Leave You Wondering “umm… What Is That Exactly?” While Many Terms Are Obvious To Some, Others May Be Unsure – So We Are Here To Assist! We Have Created A Wedding Glossary Aka Cheat Sheet To Enlighten You. So, When You Are Meeting With Your Wedding Planner Or Vendors, You Will Be Ahead Of The Game And Will Know Exactly What They Are Describing. Less Questions Equals More Time To Plan!

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photographer: sarah Lynn Photography

providing A Gratuity Or Tip For Your Wedding Vendors Is An Important Way To Show Your Appreciation For Their Dedication And Hard Work. Tips Are Not Always Expected Nor Mandatory, Yet Are Greatly Appreciated. The Wedding Industry Is Truly A Labor Of Love And These Small Gestures Can Help Fuel Passion And The Drive To Continue To Provide The Best Service Possible To Each And Every Couple. Figuring How Much To Tip Each Vendor Can Be A Challenge So We Have Listed Our Suggested Standards Below. Also, Be Sure To Check Your Contracts In Advance To See If A Gratuity Or Service Charge Is Already Included With Your Payment.

to Avoid Scrambling With Tipping On The Day Of Your Wedding, We Recommend That You Create A List Of Who You Would Like To Tip And Organizing The Cash Into Envelopes Well In Advance Of Your Big Day. As Your Coordinator, We Are Happy To Ensure That These Envelopes Are Given To Each Vendor At An Appropriate Time Throughout The Day. Of Course, A Thank You Card, Personal Gift, Or Even A Glowing Review After The Wedding Day Is Also A Wonderful Way To Show Your Appreciation For The Team That Makes The Magic Happen To Provide You And Your Partner The Best Day Ever! 

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with The Current Climate, You’ve Probably Heard The Term “micro Wedding” More Than Ever. There’s Been Many Questions Surrounding The Topic, So We Thought We’d Help Explain! These Types Of Celebrations Have Been Around For Years, Yet Are Now Becoming More Popular. We Are Thrilled To Be Planning A Few With Our Couples In 2021 And 2022 As Well!

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