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Is an Engagement Session Necessary?
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Is an Engagement Session Necessary?

If you didn’t already know this, I include engagement sessions in all of my collections. I include them complimentary for a few reasons. I really enjoy engagement sessions with my couples. This really helps me to get to know who you are together without the the chaos of the wedding day. And as much as I am learning about you, you are learning about me as well.

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Should We Have A First Look?
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Should We Have A First Look?

For many couples, the decision to wait until the ceremony to see each other is an easy one. For others, deciding to have a private moment together before the ceremony is best. Each couple is different, everyone feels strongly about the tradition of waiting to see the bride until she is arm-in-arm with her Dad on the way down the aisle. Maybe, you don’t know how you feel about it. I personally whole heartedly believe in a first look. And while I will not stop you from waiting to see each other, I will do my job and inform you on why I believe in the first look.

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Creating a Wedding Day Timeline
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Creating a Wedding Day Timeline

I’m just going to begin by saying; TIMELINES ARE MY JAM! I love timelines, my entire day revolves around a timeline. I will happily schedule a time to talk about creating a solid timeline around your ceremony and reception plans. I would even say to make sure to talk to your photographer before scheduling your ceremony time to make sure that you get plenty of time for portraits. And you want to make sure that you get the most out of your day.

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