You've said "yes", and now the adventure of planning your wedding begins. One of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the perfect venue. But with so many options out there, how do you narrow it down?  

Ditch the spreadsheets, say goodbye to venue tours, and forget about seating charts with a dozen cousins you haven't seen since childhood! Intimate weddings and elopements are all the rage for couples who crave a celebration focused on love, adventure, and ditching the stress. Whether you're dreaming of "I do" on a mountaintop or a simple courthouse ceremony, this guide will help you plan your perfect intimate wedding or elopement, all while capturing those moments in photos that will have you reliving the magic for years to come.

You’ve decided to do a first look- amazing! Here’s a recent schedule from a wedding (both the ceremony and reception were at the same venue) where the couple decided to do a first look.

You’ve decided to go the traditional route and see each other down the aisle- great! Here’s a recent schedule for a wedding with this scenario. Use this as a guide as you start to make your own wedding day timeline.

You’ve decided to do the thing and get married. YAY! Congrats! Ready to embark on the adventure of wedding planning? Before you dive headfirst into endless venue tours, here are some of my favorite tips for choosing your venue AND my favorite venues in the area. Choosing the perfect spot for your "I do's" can feel overwhelming, so I wanted to put this guide together for couples who are unsure about where to start.

So, you're gearing up for the big day, and one of the decisions on your plate is whether or not to do a first look. It's a question that can spark some debates, but at the end of the day, it's all about what feels right for you and your partner. As someone who's been there, done that, and captured a lot of first look tears along the way, let me share some insights on the age-old dilemma: Should you do a first look?