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Apr 112 min read

Something Blue // Cobalt Blue Weddings

You may have read that Marseille Bleu is Minted.com and Brides.com's wedding color of the year for 2024. The two wedding industry...

Apr 43 min read

Dream Big // Tenniel + Michael

Tenniel and Michael met while in the break kitchen at their work. Michael asked one of their co-workers (who was a bridesmaid on their...

Mar 273 min read

One Word, Love // Shyanne + Christian

Shyanne and Christian aren't high school sweethearts, they're actually middle school sweethearts! The two met in their 8th grade...

Mar 213 min read

Marry Me? // Choosing Your Wedding Officiant

When you’re planning your wedding day, a decision that might be more important than you think is the selection of your wedding...

Mar 111 min read

Happy 1st Anniversary! // Stephanie + Colin

Happy 1st Anniversary to Stephanie and Colin! This sweet couple got married one year ago today at the Hamilton Manor in Hamilton, New...

Mar 72 min read

Through Thick and Thin // Pin-Thin Spaghetti Straps

As the wedding season kicks off, a big 2024 bridal gown trend we're looking forward to is pin-thin spaghetti straps, wedding gowns with...

Feb 263 min read

Destination: Love // Gabby + Eric

We were so excited to be filming both the rehearsal dinner and wedding day of sweethearts, Gabby and Eric! Their event planner had...

Feb 134 min read

A Shore Thing // The Nautical Wedding Theme

As we endure the bitter cold and bleakness of another winter season here in the mid-Atlantic, we can’t help but think back and pine for...

Jan 313 min read

Sneak Peek // The Wedding Day First Look

Seeing your spouse-to-be before the start of the ceremony was once considered taboo, thought of as bad luck or just simply wrong. But...

Jan 163 min read

Let’s Table This // Wedding Receiving Lines & Other Options

On the day of your wedding, you’ll definitely be spending most of your post-ceremony time celebrating and dancing the night away. But as...

Jan 43 min read

True Love // Bridget + Thomas

We were so thrilled that we were available for this wedding when Claire Bean reached out to us to inquire about filming an event back up...

Dec 22, 20235 min read

Home, Sweet Home // At-Home Weddings

You’ve chosen the date and now it’s time to pick your wedding venue. But a wedding event in a glamorous ballroom or fancy hotel was...

Dec 12, 20233 min read

What Dreams Are Made Of // Jessica + Doug

It was a message on her birthday that brought Jessica and Doug together. Doug's friend in college, Lauren, is Jessica's best friend and...

Nov 29, 20232 min read

Selling Points // What to Do with Your Leftover Wedding Décor

Now that traditional wedding season is over for another year, instead of looking at wedding plans, today we’re focusing on your plans for...

Nov 22, 20234 min read

A Dynamic Duo // Caroline + Cliff

Caroline and Cliff met in college one October, when Cliff's fraternity was having a Halloween party. A lot of Caroline's friends were...

Nov 8, 20233 min read

…As a Token // Wedding Ring Engraving

A wedding ring is more than just a beautiful piece of jewelry. It's a special, personal symbol of your love for your husband or wife. ...

Nov 5, 20231 min read

Happy 1st Anniversary! // Gianna + AJ

We're wishing a very Happy 1st Anniversary today to Gianna and AJ! They had gotten married earlier in the year actually, but their...

Oct 30, 20233 min read

Until I Found You // Taylor + Brendan

We were looking forward so much to Taylor and Brendan's event! We had the complete pleasure of filming a second wedding for this...

Oct 22, 20231 min read

Happy 1st Anniversary! // Lauren + Hunter

Happy 1st Anniversary to Lauren and Hunter! Actually, today is the first anniversary of their reception, since they were officially...

Oct 19, 20233 min read

Salute! // Tips for Giving a Great Toast

We’ve heard a lot of really terrific speeches at the weddings we’ve filmed over the past many years. Some are so touching and others,...