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Wedding Invitations – one of my favorite details to work with couples on! One of the most common questions I get is when to order and send them. Have no fear, lovelies, Jessica is back to share her expert advice on the very topic. Jessica and I have become friends over the past three years […]

When Should You Order and Mail Your Wedding Invitations?

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Hi Loves! I’m so excited to share that some of my friends have graciously agreed to guest post for me while I’m on maternity leave these next few months! Today, I am one day beyond our due date and as I pre-write this, have no idea what we are doing. Perhaps we have a sweet […]

Preparing for your Engagement Session

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Congratulations, love! You’re engaged and ready to shop for your bridesmaid’s attire! You have already found your gown and thought through what you want your girls to wear. Now, what to do for bridesmaid shopping since none of you are in the same area? It is certainly more challenging to get everyone on the same […]

Sweet Beginnings: Bridesmaid Shopping when Spread Out

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In January, a stellar group of vendors and I decided to host a giveaway for a styled engagement session for one lucky couple. To our joy, so many special couples entered and we selected Mark & Dita (and their sweet pup Odin) as our winners! While planning their session, it was so lovely to get […]

Meet an HHE Couple | Mark & Dita | Dove Ridge Vineyard Engagements

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Do you ever find yourself wondering what you should wear to a wedding based on the attire note on the invitation? What if there is no specification? Then what do you do? I always recommend arriving over dressed as opposed to under. However, I am so excited that our friends at T.M. Lewin UK have […]

Sweet Beginnings | Menswear Tips for the Guests & Bridal Party with T.M. Lewin UK

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