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We love the boutique Pontchartrain hotel for so many reasons. In the middle of New Orleans’ Garden District, this 1920’s building is located on St. Charles Avenue. This 14 story gem has luxury amenities, and was voted one of 2020’s 100 best hotels in the world by Fodor’s Travel. Located on the city’s streetcar line, […]

Tips from an Elopement Photographer Ok, ok — so you want to elope in the Pacific Northwest. There are so many locations for your adventurous elopement with or without friends and family.  We have a few planning guides on adventure elopements and intimate weddings — click here to find more info.   If you’re thinking about […]

One of our favorite wedding venues, the Chicory is located in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Just a few blocks from downtown, it is perfect for an authentic New Orleans wedding. Originally built as a coffee house in 1852, this event space is named after the chicory added to coffee that creates a uniquely […]

Let’s chat about some of my favorite non-alcoholic beverages for weddings. I’m sober, and have been for seven years. One of the biggest problems I see faced by many young couples who might be sober is having to deal with questions and being pushed to drink on your wedding day. Instead, wielding around a champagne […]

The Degas House is one of the most unique wedding venues in New Orleans. Tucked in the heart of the 7th Ward and just 11 blocks from the French Quarter, this world-renowned bed and breakfast has been in business for 25 years. Surrounded by tree-lined avenues and some of the oldest houses in New Orleans, […]

Let’s talk all things Oregon elopement. Are you thinking about eloping in the Pacific Northwest? Oregon is one of our favorite states to elope in. With diverse landscapes, mountain views, rock formations, National Parks, and National Forests, there are so many options to sneak away for a private and intimate elopement. Oregon elopements can be […]

The Trapp Family Lodge is located on 2,500 pristine acres overlooking the classic New England Village of Stowe, Vermont.  The picturesque lodge offers indoor and outdoor venues, and 96 comfortable rooms as well as multiple rental houses to accommodate your entire guest list.  After fleeing Austria, like in the Sound of Music, the Von Trapp […]

The extraordinary reason to plan your wedding with Edson Hill is they are the only property in Stowe,VT that offers an exclusive buyout of an entire estate! The staff is entirely there to cater to your event and special day.  The Edson Hill hosts only a few weddings per year making the employees of Edson […]

One of the newest New Hampshire wedding venues, opened in April 2018 The Barn on Pemi was built in 1855 originally in Canterbury, New Hampshire was then relocated and renovated above the Pemigewasset River.  The wedding venue is open year-round, featuring a large two-story barn, and a large greenhouse big enough for 100+ guests. One […]

As someone who regularly photographs NYC engagement photos, there are definitely a ton of beautiful, epic locations in the city for your engagement pictures.  While places like Top of the Rock, Bow Bridge, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park all stand out, we can’t get over a classic Central Park engagement session. Meander through Central Park […]