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how to get your best save-the-date photo

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A lot of my wedding couples want to use a photo (or two) for their save the date cards. Typically, the actual invitation is more formal, but the save the date is a really fun way to put your best face forward (pun fully intended). I’m going to break down my tips into two categories: […]

how your wedding planner impacts your day

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I am so excited to welcome Jenn from Harper Hadley Events to the blog today! I have loved working with and getting to know her over the past few years and, if there’s one thing you should know, she is kind through and through. That real kind. She’s genuine and sincere and organized nearly to […]

reception music (pt 3): order of events

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We’re finishing up our mini series on reception music (read part 1 and part 2) by talking with Travis of Unique Events about the order of events at your reception. Is there a certain order for the reception events that will make it flow more smoothly? There are certainly a number of ways that itineraries […]

reception music (pt 2): first dance & song selections

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We’re continuing our talk on reception music with Travis of Unique Events of Iowa. Last week, we talked about how to make your reception fun. This week, we’re diving into your first dance and how to pick a song that is meaningful to you. Every couple wants a special first dance. How should they go about […]

reception music (pt 1): making your reception fun

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I’m so excited to bring you some tips today regarding reception music for your Wedding Tips Wednesday. I asked Travis from Unique Events of Iowa to help me out and I love all the information he gave! (So much so that I’m breaking this into a 3-part mini series!) I think these tips will be very helpful for […]

what you need to know about wedding makeup

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elcome to another installment of Wedding Tips Wednesday! (You can see last week’s post about every bride’s survival kit here.) This week we’re diving into wedding makeup! I really love makeup and it’s not just because I was a licensed esthetician at one point in my life. I think makeup is so fun. But more […]

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