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5 Easy Ways to Save Money While Wedding Planning

In 2019, the average cost of a wedding in the US was just under $34,000. While it’s great to have any type of wedding as long as you can afford it, more and more couples are deciding to save on their wedding so that their hard-earned money can be spent [...]

Engagement Photo Outfit Combinations

Taking engagement photos is something that every couple looks forward to. They’re a great way to have professional-quality photos that can add emphasis to your engagement announcements or add visual interest to your wedding décor. Engagement photos also tend to be less “formal” then wedding photos, meaning you’ll have images [...]

Tips for Planning A Backyard Wedding

With increased restrictions on large events, more and more couples are opting for an intimate, at-home ceremony and wedding reception. Backyard weddings aren’t just a great way to make unforgettable in a space that is near and dear to your heart – it’s also a great way to save money. [...]

10 Reasons You’ll Never Regret Hiring A Professional Wedding Photographer

Brides and grooms spend hours curating the perfect color palette, hand-selecting their décor, tailoring their attire, and countless hours making sure every detail of their wedding day is absolutely perfect. When their wedding day dreams become a reality, their guests are left in awe. But as soon as the clock [...]

Wedding Color Palette FAQs

What is a wedding color palette? A wedding color palette is a set of hues that define the look of your wedding. While traditionally, one or two wedding colors were all you needed, contemporary weddings look best when brides and grooms have several complementary colors to work with. Wedding colors [...]

4 Things to Ask Before Hiring a Wedding Photographer

Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make throughout the wedding planning process. You spend a lot of time with your photographer on the most emotionally charged day of your life, which is why you want to ensure they are at the top of [...]

Bellevue Barn

If you are looking for a beautiful venue for your New Hampshire barn wedding, look no further than Bellevue Barn at Carlisle Place. This barn style venue perfectly combines rustic beauty with contemporary elegance, allowing for an on-trend setting that allows each couple’s love story to take center stage. Read [...]

6 Unique Ways To Display Your Engagement Photos

Your engagement photos are often the very first of many professional photos that couples take together. They commemorate an incredibly exciting chapter in your journey as a couple and allow you to look back on the exciting time you spent together before you officially became husband and wife. Once your [...]

Common Misconceptions About Engagement Photographs

With everyone’s photos being shared all over social media, the pressure to take the perfect engagement photographs is at an all-time high. If you are worried about your upcoming engagement photography session, don’t be! There are plenty of misconceptions about getting engagement photos taken that can add to the stress, [...]

How to Display Photos in Your Home

Getting gorgeous photos taken of your wedding, your newborn, your senior, or your family is easy – after all, you have some great subjects to work with! The tricky part often comes after you get your edited photos back from your photographer. You suddenly have an entire digital album filled [...]

Considering an Elopement ?

With Covid-19 putting a damper on large gatherings, more and more couples are deciding to swap a lavish, over-the-top wedding for an intimate elopement. Although we wish that the circumstances weren’t the way they are, we actually love that more and more people are deciding to keep their celebration small, [...]

What To Wear For 2020 Senior Photos

Senior photos are a great way to commemorate a huge accomplishment in your life. These milestone photos aren’t just for your yearbook – they also are great to have on-hand for graduation announcements, gifts for relatives, and so much more. If you have Senior photos on the horizon, it’s important [...]

Wedding Cupcake Flavors by Season

Nothing beats a beautiful, flavorful cupcake – except, perhaps, one that perfectly embodies the spirit and rich flavors of the of the season in which it is enjoyed. There are plenty of wedding cupcake season options out there but thinking outside of the box will leave your wedding guests in [...]

Wedding Cake & Wedding Cupcake Trends

Wedding cakes and wedding cupcakes are practically the pièce de résistance at any reception. Having an incredibly elegant dessert is a fun – and delicious – way to show off your signature sense of style. Whether you opt for a show-stopping cake, delicate cupcakes, or both (!), here are some [...]

5 Fresh Styles For Family Photos

If you have family photos on the horizon but aren’t sure what to wear, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 freshest combinations that will make your family photos come to life. Plus, we’ve explained why they work so you can select the look that will [...]

New Hampshire Wedding Venues

There is nothing more beautiful than a proper New Hampshire wedding. Although it may be small, our great state is filled with incredible wedding venues that promise to provide a picturesque backdrop for your big day. If you are planning a wedding and want to get the inside scoop on [...]

Nine Inspirational Wedding Themes

The word “wedding” conjures up a few traditional images in everyone’s mind. Anyone who has ever planned a wedding, however, will tell you that there is no one way to plan a wedding. With so many options to choose from when it comes to your wedding colors, attire, and décor, [...]

2021 Wedding Colors

Wondering how to choose the perfect 2021 wedding colors? This series of blog posts will take the guesswork out of choosing stylish, beautiful colors for your special day – regardless of the season. One of the most important aspects of wedding planning is choosing the perfect wedding color palette. Because [...]

Fall Wedding Colors 2021

Fall is one of the best seasons to have a wedding. The air’s slight chill makes for crisp, pleasant evenings, while the changing leaves provide a perfect backdrop for your wedding pictures. The best part about a Fall 2021 wedding, however, is choosing an opulent color palette that compliments the [...]

Winter Wedding Colors 2021

Winter is truly an underrated season when it comes to weddings. Summer and Fall have certainly become the most popular wedding seasons, however, what is more beautiful than getting to say “I Do” in a veritable winter wonderland? Freshly fallen snow, guests filled with good cheer, and an excuse to [...]

Spring Wedding Colors 2021

These spring wedding color ideas should provide you plenty of inspiration to create the perfect Spring Color Palette that works for your wedding. Spring weddings have a perennially breezy feel, making them incredibly beautiful and romantic on their own. For a Spring 2021 Wedding that is big on style, take [...]

Summer Wedding Colors 2021

Summer is one of the most popular seasons for weddings, and it’s easy to see why. Summer means warm afternoons, captivating sunsets, and a sky full of twinkling stars – all of which combine to make a beautiful backdrop for any classically romantic wedding day. If you want to create [...]

Mountain View Grand Resort

For a New Hampshire wedding venue that is breathtaking both inside and out, Mountain View Grand Resort is simply perfect. This exceptional and expansive venue offers a multitude of event spaces that accommodate intimate gatherings and large receptions alike. Not to mention, the amenities, photo ops, and surrounding scenery are [...]

Chef Joe’s Catering

Based in Franconia, New Hampshire, Chef Joe’s is a full-service wedding catering service. Chef Joe’s specializes in helping couples create a wedding that is nothing short of unforgettable. While there are many factors that go into creating a picture-perfect wedding, treating your guests to plenty of food and drink is [...]

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Venue

After the initial excitement of getting engaged has subsided, it’s time to hit the ground running and start wedding planning! Even if you have multiple Pinterest boards filled with ideas, the first steps in the actual planning process can still be incredibly daunting. Choosing your wedding venue is the first [...]

The Maplewood Golf Resort

For a stylish venue that will act as a gorgeous backdrop for your New Hampshire wedding, The Maplewood Golf Resort is an ideal option. Both inside and out, this storied venue is teeming with elements that channel the unique beauty of New England. Attractive architecture, inspired décor, and sweeping landscapes [...]

Mountain View Grand Tower Spa

One exceptional perk of selecting the Mountain View Grand Resort as your wedding venue is the fact that Mountain View Grand’s Spa is conveniently located on-site. This full-service salon and spa offers professional treatments that are sure to have you glowing by the time you walk down the aisle.Read on [...]

Beautiful Wedding Flowers – Emily Herzig Floral Studio

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Wedding Vows – The Secret To Writing Yours

Writing your own wedding vows can be a daunting task. There is so much pressure to put boundless amounts of emotion into a few perfect words that it can be hard to even know where to begin. With that said, writing romantic wedding vows doesn’t have to be difficult.Here are [...]

Bridal Posing Tips

No matter if you are taking solo bridal photos during your pre-wedding Bridal Session or are gathered for wedding photos with your entire bridal party, these 7 bridal posing tips will ensure your wedding photography is picture perfect. Very few people are comfortable being photographed. People often tend to stiffen [...]