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Romantic, artsy New York City wedding

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 1 min read

Kareem and John had a romantic and elegant New York City soiree held at a historic uptown building modeled after a 15th-century Roman palazzo. The...

Planning, Technology

6 wedding planning apps to try that are LGBTQ-friendly

Fin Leary Lavoie 3 3 min read

Wedding planning can be stressful, but if you're tech-savvy, constantly on-the-go, or just hate paper planners, these apps can help you and your partner get...

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Fall wedding with navy, green, and orange colors

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 4 min read

It was important to Brigi and Bree to create a fun, welcoming environment that captured their personalities, keeping things fun and not too serious. The venue...

Planning

19 Harry Potter wedding ideas that are absolutely magical

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 1 min read

If you're going for a Hogwarts-approved Harry Potter themed wedding, you're going to need all the magical inspiration you can get! From invitations and ring...

Tampa yacht club black tie wedding, Equally Wed

Planning, Pro

How wedding vendors can best support LGBTQ+ clients

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 4 min read

The wedding planning process can be stressful for LGBTQ+ clients—we have to deal with the continual process and potential trauma of coming out to our...

Planning

Whimsical swing set wedding inspiration

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 2 min read

This shoot was originally part of a two-sided project with two photographers and two planners! Hosted on a private residence outside of Philadelphia, we used...

Planning

6 tips to make your wedding more sensory-friendly

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 4 min read

When we think of weddings, we often think about the sensory experiences—the band or DJ playing music, the texture of the cake, the sparkler exit....

Planning

Beach wedding in Kennebunkport, Maine

Fin Leary Lavoie 1 1 min read

Holly and Kaitlin's beach-themed summer wedding mixed in a nautical Maine theme to match the location in Kennebunkport. Their signature colors were blue/teal and orange,...

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Elegant red and gold Atlanta outdoor wedding

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 1 min read

Malakia and Donika's sophisticated, fun wedding at the Stone Ridge Event Center in Stone Mountain, Georgia, was accented by Malakia's red wedding dress and veil and Donika's...

Same-sex engagement photography session on the coast of South Australia ring

Planning

These people should hear your engagement news before you publicly announce it

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 4 min read

The choice of who you tell and how is ultimately up to you and your partner, but here are some people you might want to...

Rustic traditional Southern fall wedding in a barn veil white dress cowboy boots vest Saint Louis two brides kiss

Planning

Rustic traditional Southern fall barn wedding

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 1 min read

Laura and Ada had their rustic Southern fall wedding in a barn in Saint Louis, Missouri. They're a traditional couple, so their wedding included a...

Music, Music, Planning, Planning

Wedding music: DJ, band or both?

Jay Della Valle 0 10 min read

If you are a newly engaged couple that's deciding between a band and a DJ, here are all the tools you need to help you...

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Church wedding with traditional Mississippi roots

Fin Leary Lavoie 0 1 min read

Amy and Leslie wanted their wedding service to incorporate many traditional religious elements, true to the couple's Mississippi Christian roots, with their entire church and...