the journal

The best places to elope on the East Coast depends on the couple and their personal style. From colossal mountains and pristine beaches to idyllic lake views, the wondrous elopement choices keep on coming. Without a doubt, the East Coast is one of the best places to get married. We’ve sorted through some spectacular locations […]

Whenever couples come to me looking to elope, recently anyways, many are asking: will I regret eloping? I want to break this question down a bit on how to get your cake, and eat it too when it comes to getting married. I’ve never had a couple regret eloping — so I think I know […]

OH SO MANY REASONS. Your bachelorx party is the big bang with all your close friends/family before your wedding day. This is their commitment to support you as a friend through your marriage. It’s a big freaking deal, not just a party with endless booze and strippers. So, why not have a photographer? If you’re […]

I talk about this place a lot so I get it, you proooobably are sick of hearing about it butttt let’s talk about Block Island! Where is Block Island? What is it? What is it like? How do we get there? In this blog post we’ll cover some of the very basics. Block Island is […]

Let’s talk about the best micro wedding locations in Vermont. From each corner, with easy hikes and more adventurous hikes, we’ll cover the favorites.

Nothing is more New York than a rooftop wedding. Let’s check out a couple different NYC rooftop wedding venues. Just as a barn wedding is fit for Vermont, a rooftop wedding is a classic way to do an NYC wedding. We’ve given you three diverse options: a more urban one, a garden rooftop, and a […]

You might have thought I’d be all about those Disney Orlando Wedding Venues — but you were wrong. Instead, I’ve picked three pretty different and unique wedding venues: a rooftop venue, an estate venue, and a garden venue. And although we LOVE New England, in the winter, Orlando is like a second home. Rooftop Orlando […]

Hiring a wedding planner? Let’s get to why.

One of our favorite locations for engagement sessions, Hillsborough State Park is an incredible place to explore and see some of the Florida wildlife.

What is a first look? The age-old debate… WHAT IS A FIRST LOOK AND IS IT IMPORTANT. A first look is between two folks getting married. The two fiance’s meet up at a gorgeous location to get a “first look” at each other in private. It’s a special, private moment to share just between the […]