It’s a question we get a lot on the wedding day! Our bride is finishing up all those last touches and adding a gorgeous set of jewelry to her ensemble. She suddenly looks down at her engagement ring and has a quick moment of uncertainty about what to do with it! Most brides simply move […]

We’re sharing just a short little tidbit on the blog today! On your wedding day, turn off your phone. I heard the little gasp that slipped out right about now. And it’s okay. I understand. :) But think about it this way. You know how you’re chilling at night and decide to check your Facebook? […]

We’re sharing 3 tips for staying energized for your wedding on the J&A Blog today! It’s something that seems like common sense, but you will be surprised the intentional planning you need to do in order to keep your energy through the day. It’s easy to do little more than much on a bite or two […]

We all know how much Joel and I love cake. It’s our joke that we got into wedding photography because we would be able to eat cake at every reception. :) Coming from the midwest, it took a little adjustment to get used to decorating my cakes with southern “icing” instead of  the midwest’s “frosting”. I […]

If you spend any time on Pinterest or wedding blogs, you’ll see all kinds of gorgeous, emotional photos of a bride getting ready for the wedding. Mom zipping up her dress with the bridesmaids laughing in the background, the perfect shade of lipstick being applied, and the veil adding that final magical finishing touch. But […]

As fun as it is, wedding planning can sometimes be overwhelming! There are so many options out there and so many decisions to make. That’s what makes online resources like Borrowed & Blue such a great option for brides planning a wedding in the Birmingham and surrounding areas! It’s a great place to scout out […]

Every bride experiences the challenge of finalizing the guest count. The caterer is asking. The venue wants to know how many chairs to set out. You’re shopping for wedding favors. It’s hard to predict how many people are going to actually come to your wedding. So what do you do if only half of your […]

In the excitement of the First Look, portraits with your girls, and the moment you walk down the aisle, it’s easy to totally forget about the reception. There’s no need to think about that until after the ceremony, right? Not quite! The reception details are just as important as pictures of your dress and rings! Chances […]

We’ve come across this at more than one wedding: the time comes for groomsmen pictures, and we all head outside to find some gorgeous light to showcase these dapper gents. Once we get all settled and ready to go, somebody discovers that none of the guys have their boutonnieres! We’ve now wised up enough to […]

Today on the J&A Blog, we’re going to share a helpful little tidbit about something you probably haven’t put much thought into: the bustle for your wedding dress. Most brides bustle the train on their gown before the reception entrance. Bustling is helpful for several reasons! It makes it much easier for you to move around […]

The Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide, the Wobble… There’s nothing like a great reception dance to get the party started and people on the dance floor. Here’s a super fun idea! Think about hiring a dance instructor for your reception. Keep plenty of time open for free dance, but how fun would it […]

Wedding shoes are gorgeous. I absolutely love photographing wedding shoes. They’re so romantic, and they bring images of a dancing Cinderella floating through my imagination as I style them so the light splashes at just the right angle. So beautiful. But what if those Cinderella shoes are not quite as comfortable as they are breath-taking? […]