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The Hidden Costs of Destination Weddings Nobody Warns You About
The hidden costs of destination weddings are not meant to scare you, but they can catch even the most organized couples off guard. Understanding these extra expenses helps you build a realistic budget and protect your peace. Transparency is the easiest way to keep stress low and make sure your wedding day feels intentional, joyful, and fully yours.
What You Need to Know About Planning a Dominican Republic Wedding (As a Canadian)
A Dominican Republic wedding invites soft light, warm waves, and a celebration that feels relaxed and joy focused. Many couples choose the destination for its simplicity, but a few important details help the day run smoothly. This guide covers what Canadians should know so your destination wedding feels intentional and stress free.
How to Plan an Italy Destination Wedding Without Losing Your Mind or Your Budget
An Italy destination wedding sounds like the most romantic idea in the world, and honestly, it often is. But the part no one talks about is the planning. Regions vary wildly in pricing. Legal paperwork can be slow. Timelines shift. This guide breaks the process into something clear and stress free so you can focus on connection, food, and the kind of beauty that only Italy can deliver.
2026 Queer Wedding Trends You’ll Want to Steal
Weddings have always been about love, but in 2026, they’re about something even more powerful: freedom. Freedom to play, to bend traditions, to reclaim “tacky,”
Celebrating 10 Years of Spanish Bliss
Some love stories feel like they belong in novels. My cousin’s is one of them. They met in Montreal while they were both in school.
The Ultimate Destination Wedding Emergency Kit: What You Actually Need to Pack
If you’re planning a wedding away from home, there’s one thing you absolutely cannot forget: your Destination Wedding Emergency Kit. Whether you’re getting married oceanside,
Cuba Wedding Guide: How to Plan an Intimate Resort Celebration
If you’re dreaming of saying “I do” with ocean breezes, live music drifting through the air, and mojitos at golden hour, Cuba might just be
Why Film Photography Might Be the Most Dreamy Addition to Your Wedding Day
And how Charlotte & Omar’s destination celebration brought it all to life There’s something about film photography that just hits differently. The softness. The grain.
Unique Wedding Reception Ideas That Will Seriously Wow Your Guests
Because you deserve more than just a dance floor and a late-night pizza table. If you’ve ever been to a wedding and thought, “Wow, I’ve
Crashing a Panama Resort Wedding: Must-Know Destination Wedding Tips from a Photographer
As a destination wedding photographer, I’ve witnessed just about every version of love, chaos, and celebration—but nothing prepared me for the day I accidentally became
Why You Need a Family Shot List (and How to Make It Easy)
Family formals are one of the most important parts of the wedding day—and also the most chaotic if there isn’t a plan. Without one? We’re
Planning a Winter Wonderland Wedding
Every wedding comes with its own unique challenges when it comes to planning, but winter weddings have their own set of logistics to plan for!
Planning Your Wedding Day Around the Sun
About 30 minutes outside of Ottawa is Strathmere Retreat and Spa. A beautiful location for an outdoor wedding. Kam and Jordan were fortunate enough to
The difference that the PERFECT venue makes
Your wedding venue is just the place where you get married, right? Backyards, castles, big venues, small venues, there isn’t a difference.. right? Well,
What Happens When Life Happens
Even with the most detailed and well executed planning, life will always happen and sometimes emergencies come up. Sometimes an important member of the wedding
Creating a Timeline For a Winter Wedding
Creating a well-balanced timeline is important for any wedding, but it is especially important for holiday weddings! Major holidays (like NYE, Thanksgiving, Halloween, etc.) are
The Power of Community on Your Wedding Day
Most weddings have guests, and you can always feel the love between the guests and the happy couple. This wedding really put an emphasis on
Love That Goes the Distance
Okay, here it is, I’m officially warning you. If you keep reading this blog, you will swoon and fall in love with Emilie and Steve.
Getting Married On a Golf Course
Golf courses can produce some of the prettiest weddings ever. I am obsessed with the picture perfect grounds that offer stunning backdrops for photos. Golf
Why You Should Elope in Italy
I can’t start with this blog without mentioning how absolutely floored I am that this is my job. Just know that while writing this post,
Selecting the Venue of Your Dreams
You’ve picked a date and it’s time to get ready to rock your wedding dreams, but where the hell do you start? Wedding planning is
Your Wedding Permission Slip
If you’ve been planning a wedding for longer than five minutes, you’ve probably already heard unsolicited advice from someone! Weddings ALWAYS bring out the opinions
How I Prepare for a Destination Wedding
Packing is complicated Packing for any trip can be a lot, but it gets extra tricky as a photographer with a lot of gear. My
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About Me
I would always rather be lakeside with a fishing pole rather than hiking in a forest. 🎣
Let’s get lost and explore the world rather than go to the resort. 🗺
Craft cocktails over wine or beer. 🥃
Salty before sweet, always. 🍟
Take me to a cottage over a camping trip. 🏕
I prefer to spend quality time with friends rather than give or receive gifts. ⏰