We’re talking about a complicated little subject for today’s J&A Tidbit! Going back to my own days of wedding planning, I remember how hard it was to deal with everyone’s opinions. My mom liked the candelabras, my grandma wanted to adjust the decor, and I was somewhere between alstroemeria and begonias. All that to say, […]

Hey Joel and Amber! My fiancè and I are planning our wedding during a long distance relationship. I know you guys did that, too. Do you have any advice for us?” Sweet bride, I’m glad you asked! It’s something that so many couples are going through right now, so we decided to share our answer […]

Oh, sweet brides! I’m talking to you, Type A girls. I’m right there with you, and it’s hard. So, so hard. That thing called delegation. And delegating on the wedding day? Even harder. You know how you want it done and it seems so much easier just to do it yourself. Maybe you don’t want […]

You know those delicious golden sunset portraits that make you feel like you could dance into the twilight and be happy forever? Just me? Okay. :) But I do know I’m not the only one who swoons over those magical moments of sunset when it comes to weaving romance and portraits! Today I’m giving you […]

When I dream in fairy tales, they almost always involve the delicate tinkling of vintage china pieces. China tea cups and saucers with soft pink rosebuds, plates rimmed with the sweetest gold, and weighty silver forks. My fairytales always have vintage china because they always involve coffee and cake. ;) Today we’re sharing some tips on using […]

Yay! You’re engaged and can’t wait to start meeting with cake artists and trying on dresses. Super fun! Today’s question: do you need to go find the biggest and prettiest wedding planning binder on the shelves?

Ceremony lighting can make a huge difference in your pictures, yet it’s something that many brides never even realize they need to consider. As a bride before I became a photographer, I know I never thought twice about ceremony lighting! Your professional photographer has a camera that can deal with a lot – things like […]

If your guy is like most grooms, sometimes it takes a little convincing to get him on board with the whole “pictures taking thing”. Girls love to get dressed up and smile for the camera, but most guys don’t put it on the top of their favorite date-night activities list. We’re here to help. :) […]

In all the hustle and bustle surrounding a bride on the wedding day, the bridal party sometimes just fades into the background. Not intentionally, of course, but there’s just so much going on – getting the bride into her dress, the First Look, romantic sunset portraits, making sure the programs are in the right place, […]

The First Look or Not The First Look. It’s a question that every bride has to decide, but that’s not the topic of today’s blog post! (For our thoughts on the First Look, check out our blog post here!) Today we’re going to answer the question of how long to expect your guests to wait […]

Today on the blog, we’re talking about a wonderful little word: Delegation! Planning a wedding can be overwhelming. A lot of us girls want to have things just right, which can make it even more difficult to handle by ourselves. I’m here to tell you that delegation is okay!

With the rise of creative sites like Pinterest and Etsy, the DIY phenomenon is more popular than ever. Whether you’re looking to save some money by doing it yourself or aspiring to add items of sentimental value to your wedding, there are endless opportunities to add a DIY touch to your wedding. Many brides are […]