photos by Katelyn Shanice Photography, Alexandria Monette Photography, B. Matthews Creative, Cody and Allison Photography Within moments of sliding that engagement ring on your finger, the question will come: “when’s the wedding?” With 52 weekends in a year, choosing a wedding date can feel a little overwhelming. One of the best ways to nail down a date is to start with the season. Do you envision a snowy ceremony or dancing the night away in the warm summer air? […]
Wedding Ideas: Wedding Planning Tips
How Not to Get Sucked Into a Pinterest Wedding
photo by Autumn Nicole Photography Pinterest has become one of the most useful wedding planning resources in the history of time. How often have you heard someone who tied the knot pre-Pinterest say how much they wish the site had been around back when they were planning their big day? While you can find endless inspiration for wedding décor, bridal style, and DIY projects, Pinterest can be incredibly overwhelming and can even begin to take away […]
Let’s Talk Wedding Budget + 6 Ways to Save
photo by Grant Daniels Photography While there are definitely more fun parts of wedding planning (dress shopping! setting up your wedding website!), your wedding budget is one of the most important. We know it can be overwhelming, and even knowing where to start is a challenge. Not to worry — we’ve broken down how to set your wedding budget step by step, and even given a few tips for saving money on the big day! photo […]
10 Unique Beach Wedding Locations You Haven’t Considered
As we’re nearing the holidays and entering winter here in the U.S., we find ourselves dreaming of escaping to beach wedding locations around the world. While “beach wedding” may conjure specific imagery of traditional barefoot ceremonies in the sand and sun, there are some seriously unique beach wedding destinations that are often left out of the picture. If you see a beach wedding in your future, consider one of these out-of-the-box beach wedding locations to […]
Why You Should Hire a Professional to Photograph Your Proposal
photo by J.M.Hunter Photography You’re about to ask what is arguably the biggest, most important question of your life. You’ve made the decision to spend your life with another person. You’ve likely purchased a ring, or are currently on the hunt for The One. Maybe you’re even planning a secret event with your future fiancée’s family, friends, and beloved pets to celebrate the occasion. However, one aspect of your proposal that you may not have considered […]
On Wedding Size: Why I Ditched The Big Wedding and Went Small
photo by India Earl I have dreamed of a big wedding my whole life. When my fiancé Patrick and I first got engaged, our families agreed that a big wedding was the only way to go. Our personal networks are large enough for the huge, inclusive event we had always hoped for, and we couldn’t imagine a better way to celebrate our marriage than with an endless sea of smiling faces toasting to our future. […]
Find Out Which Wedding Destination Is Your Perfect Fit
photo by Noelle Johnson Photography From Bali to Iceland, from Alaska to Brazil, there’s no wedding destination we can’t get enough of. If you’ve got a case of wanderlust, but aren’t sure where to tie the knot, allow this quiz to be your guide!
Get Comfy for Your Home Engagement Photos With These 8 Tips
While some people choose an epic destination for their engagement photos, other couples prefer taking their engagement photos at home–and we love it! The in-home trend is making its way through the photography community, and it’s easy to see why when couples are able to really shine in a familiar space. What’s better than cozying up in the place that you feel most comfortable with your significant other? If you’re considering laidback home engagement photos […]
Friends and Family – What to Delegate When Your Loved Ones Offer to Help with Wedding Planning
photo by Lev Kuperman Photography These days, weddings are a labor of love that come together with the help of a whole community. In addition to your talented photographer and videographer, attentive coordinator and skillful florist, caterer, and makeup artist, there’s another team of people who make your dream wedding a reality. The people who’ve been by your side long before you said “yes” to the dress or even “yes” to the proposal. The same people […]
Which wedding photography style is perfect for you?
Photos by (from top left): Callaway Gable, Lover of Mine, Catalina Jean Photography, Elena Bazini If you’re just starting to search for your wedding photographer, I’m so happy that you found this post! Why? Well, us Junebug gals consider ourselves pretty savvy when it comes to finding the most talented wedding photographers in the world. So, not only will you find photographers in almost every region around the globe in our vendor directory, but you […]