Having a hard time deciding what to add to your wedding reception playlist? The music you choose will help set the mood for the entire evening, so you’ll want to pick songs that capture your love. There are a lot of good love songs out there, but not all of them are worthy of your big day. To help you out, I’ve compiled a list of the most timeless and classic songs for the perfect reception playlist.
Read MorePlanning a wedding requires a whole village of wedding vendors - the caterer, florist, photographer, DJ, planner, and so many more. When you hire a wedding vendor you are placing your trust in the dream team you’ve curated that they will help bring your wedding vision to life. You’ll be working with these people A LOT so you want these relationships to be good ones… here are a few tips on connecting and working with your wedding vendors:
Read MoreAfter months of planning and preparation, the big day finally came. You already know that being the bride or groom can be a lot of pressure, whether you like being the center of attention or not. Because you were the hosts, it’s important that you take time to remember the contributions of friends and family that helped your day run smoothly. To help you out, I’ve compiled a few tips for how you can be gracious and grateful hosts after the wedding day is over.
Read MoreCongratulations, you’re getting married!! The first few weeks of engagement can feel like a rush of excitement but then comes the planning! Planning a wedding can feel like a lot to take on, especially when your wedding is only a few months away. We’ve put together a list of helpful tips in choosing your wedding color palette in hopes that it’ll help spark some inspiration. Because choosing your wedding colors isn’t just picking your favorite colors, it’s about understanding what you want for your wedding. The time of year, location, and atmosphere all play a big part in deciding what colors best suit your wedding day.
Read MoreWedding receptions can feel like a whirlwind of activity for the bride and groom, but today I wanted to discuss fun games for your GUESTS to enjoy. These games are especially perfect for those “in-between” times while you are prepping for the next bride and groom moment. And a GREAT way to keep restless kids entertained and parents relaxed.
If you’ve been to a wedding recently (or searched Pinterest for wedding ideas), you will probably have seen an example of this activity idea.
Read MoreBrides-to-be…. Did anyone else know that there were SO MANY OPTIONS when it came to wedding cakes? The sky is the limit when it comes to your cake and as long as you have a great baker on your dream team of vendors, you have a perfect opportunity to add a bit of personality to your big day. As a major focal point on your big day, your wedding cake should represent you and your partner but it should also perfectly align with the overall theme that you’ve already determined.
Read MoreYour wedding day is a big deal.
Now I know this isn’t groundbreaking news, but the day you get married may very well be one of the biggest and busiest days of your life. Though you’ve prepped day and night for this event, even the most prepared brides can run into a sticky situation or two on their wedding day.
Read MoreThis post has been something I’ve thought about a lot as the year goes on and all the COVID-19 craziness has effected so many weddings. I’ve seen brides alter their plans by postponing their wedding, eloping, and a lot of my local Utah brides have opted for civil ceremonies until they can get sealed for eternity in the LDS templates when they open back up.
Read MoreOne of the most stressful decisions I pick up on from a lot of my brides is the decision of how they should wear their hair on their wedding day! I know it seems like a silly, low-totem-pole consideration, but I completely understand, especially from my position as a wedding photographer. These are your WEDDING photos, the images you’ll look at for the rest of your life! It’s a big decision, even though it may seem silly.
Read MoreWhat a journey these two have been on! I was thrilled to be the photographer for Alice and Ben as they finally tied the knot and became husband and wife. Learning about their story during their engagement session was a privilege. They are from two different countries and yet they never let that keep them apart. Their wedding was beautiful. The church where they were married had such vibrant colors on the walls and in the decorations throughout the church. Their ceremony was also vibrant and lively. The bride and
Read MoreErin and Bo had such a fun wedding day! After we took their formal wedding photos in early February, we were hoping for much warmer weather on their wedding day. While it was still a brisk spring day, it was at least a little warmer than their previous session. I loved being able to work with Erin and Bo. They are such a sweet couple and complement each other very well. All of their guests were so happy to celebrate the bride and groom and they had a blast outside the temple and at the reception center, The Woods. Erin and Bo
Read MoreI have a special connection to this couple. I knew Daniel when I was at BYU. We lived in the same apartment complex and he was a friend of Jacob and mine while we were dated and eventually got married. Daniel was still at that same complex when he met his future bride McKell. Another Monticello Apartment love story just south of the BYU campus! He was from Washington and studied civil engineering while she was from Minnesota and was going to school for Marriage and Family. They were from very
Read MoreJaylie and Colter wanted their formal session just outside the doors where they would later be married, at the Manti Temple. Talk about a gorgeous setting! I was so excited to take advantage of all the close up details the temple had to offer as well as some distance shots to show how grand and beautiful the it was. Jaylie and Colter were so excited to get married. Wedding planning had been an adventure that Jaylie enjoyed with her mom and all the details fell easily into place, which accommodated Jaylie's easy going
Read MoreToday I’d like to share photos from a recent formals session with Erin and Bo! These two were so excited to be together but so nervous to get their pictures taken. This was the first time each of them had ever had a professional photoshoot! I get that a lot with my couples! I love to see that emotion because I know exactly how to make you feel comfortable and provide a fun picture-taking experience to completely ease those nerves. This is another reason why it’s so great to do a formals session! It gets you used to having your picture
Read MoreAre you planning a wedding and want it to be unique and different but maintain timelessness? Are you in the process of looking at colors, flowers, dresses and all the components that will complete your wedding look? You are not alone and you definitely are in the right place. I am a photographer and have witnessed countless weddings with varying looks and visions. Making your wedding masterpiece has a great deal to do with your preferences, but it also has a great deal to do with your vendors. Making your wedding look
Read MoreI’m so excited to share Scotty and Curtis’ formals! Check out their engagement session here.
Many of my formal bridal photo sessions are split between two locations. But Scotty and Curtis knew exactly where they wanted all their photos — at the temple where they would be married! It was so sweet to be at their wedding venue for the duration of these very special photos.
Read MoreDear wedding planning brides,
What stresses you out about wedding prep the most? Out of all the concerns I’ve heard expressed by my brides in the past, the most common questions, hesitations, and nervous anxiety have revolved around the fact that your wedding day is a really big day in your life and you want it to be absolutely perfect. It’s not like you can really have a dress rehearsal!
Read MoreIf someone asked me to talk about the most special moments I’ve ever experienced as a wedding photographer, probably more than half of them would be memories from this day with Christopher and Amber. Amber served a mission in Utah, so the Salt Lake City Temple was especially important to her and her family, leading to her leaving behind the beautiful fall North Caroline weather for what was an incredibly rainy day at Temple Square.
Read Moref you know me at all, you know I LOVE participating in styled shoots. It’s like reenacting my dream wedding design over and over again with small tweaks! All this newfound knowledge and design insight I’ve acquired over the past couple of years as a wedding photographer and developing my own style would have come in really handy if I could go back in time to when I was planning my own wedding.
This shoot was in Provo’s Natural Light Studio, and I couldn’t ask for a better, more beautiful open space to
Read MoreVelisity and Hunter are SOOOOO fun! I loved shooting bridals with this couple! We did the session at Silver Lake up Big Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah. These two were happy, giggly, and so excited and in love the entire time. Luckily, they’re brave too, because it was pretty cold, but they stuck it out and we had the best time together.
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