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The anti-wedding: five things to do with your money instead of having a big wedding

The anti-wedding: five things to do with your money instead of having a big wedding

By LCLindley|November 8th, 2021|Elopement, microwedding, Tips, wedding, Wedding Planning|

From the travel bugs to the homebodies, there are a ton of things you can do with the money you've saved for that giant wedding that you may no longer want to throw. You desperately want to get married, but planning a wedding during a global pandemic is, well, still not fun. Maybe you’ve postponed it (maybe even multiple times), rescheduled it, or downsized, but if you’re just plain done with the constant change of plans, here are some suggestions of things to do instead of having a big wedding.

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Three things you need to consider when planning a 2022 wedding

Three things you need to consider when planning a 2022 wedding

By LCLindley|October 11th, 2021|wedding, Wedding Planning|

From the need to downsize and change timelines—sometimes at a moment’s notice—you can say that wedding planning has become much more involved. Industry trend reports are predicting a staggering record number of 2022 weddings. Here are three things you probably haven’t thought of (that you definitely need to) while you're planning a 2022 wedding.

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Let’s talk photography packages and pricing

Let’s talk photography packages and pricing

By LCLindley|September 27th, 2021|Tips, wedding, Wedding Planning|

Planning a wedding or event and interested in photography packages and pricing? Here’s what you need to know before you start inquiring about wedding photography packages and pricing, no matter who your photographer is going to be.

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Debunking 5 wedding myths and superstitions

Debunking 5 wedding myths and superstitions

By LCLindley|August 30th, 2021|Tips, wedding, Wedding Planning|

There are hundreds of myths and superstitions to keep you preoccupied during your wedding day and as soon as you start planning, everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE, is going to have an opinion on how you run your day. I’m debunking five of the most common wedding myths and superstitions to help keep your stress low, because on your day, the only thing you should feel beholden to is your partner. Seriously, don’t stress about having “something blue” if you don’t even like the color just because your mother is convinced you need to.

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Five steps to a picture perfect proposal

Five steps to a picture perfect proposal

By LCLindley|August 2nd, 2021|Proposal, Tips, Wedding Planning|

This one’s for the partners who have decided to hire a photographer for the proposal. Seriously, you’re going to want to read this. If you’re going to go through the trouble of hiring a photographer for the proposal, you need to put some effort into planning it—no worries, though, I’ve got your back! Here’s how to plan a picture perfect proposal in five, easy steps.

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Summer wedding treats and favors that steal the show

Summer wedding treats and favors that steal the show

By LCLindley|July 5th, 2021|Tips, wedding, Wedding Planning|

Having a memorable wedding isn’t just about the open bar and the ridiculous dance moves your uncle pulled out on the dance floor. It’s about the intentional, small details that make it uniquely yours. Some couples choose to bring touches of home to their day or to include their fur babies, and some (those of us with a sweet tooth), like to go all out on treats for our guests. Here are this summer’s steal-the-show wedding treats and favors!

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7 LGBTQ+ owned businesses to support

7 LGBTQ+ owned businesses to support

By LCLindley|June 7th, 2021|LGBT, Tips, wedding, Wedding Planning|

Happy Pride Month! When you get to planning and wedding spending—whether it’s during Pride Month or year round—be sure to support LGBTQ+-owned businesses, like these ones. You may be surprised to see many cult favorites on this list.

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What to (and what not to) ask your potential wedding photographer

What to (and what not to) ask your potential wedding photographer

By LCLindley|April 26th, 2021|Photography, Tips, wedding, Wedding Planning|

It seems like there is light at the end of the tunnel and events are starting to be planned again. If you're just starting on your wedding planning journey and looking for a photographer, here are some things to consider and suggestions on what you should (and shouldn't) ask your wedding photographer.

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Bringing a Sense of Home to Your Wedding

Bringing a Sense of Home to Your Wedding

By LCLindley|December 21st, 2020|Tips, wedding|

Whether you had to postpone your wedding until next year or you decided to do a small, intimate ceremony or elopement instead, bringing a sense of home to your wedding can calm the chaos of the changes you’ve had to make. Here are some ways you can add touches of home to your day, no matter what it ends up looking like.

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Winter Wedding Trends

Winter Wedding Trends

By LCLindley|December 7th, 2020|Tips, wedding, Wedding Planning|

Summer isn’t the only beautiful, busy season in Lake Tahoe. It’s a peak destination for avid winter sports athletes and for those who just come for the views. In the past, it’s started snowing as early as September, so by the time winter officially rolls around, everything is covered in the most picturesque blanket of snow. There’s something special about winter weddings in Tahoe, and every year, I look forward to the new trends and spins that winter couples add to their day.

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Gifting Prints for the Holidays

Gifting Prints for the Holidays

By LCLindley|November 23rd, 2020|Family Portrait, Portrait, Tips, wedding|

You don’t have to be the Leslie Knope of gift giving to nail it this holiday season. Photo prints are arguably the easiest and most affordable gifts to give, especially for the people who have it all. Gifting prints for the holidays should ease your stress and I'm here to make it extra easy on you and tell you how to choose the best photos to gift and some of my favorite places to buy them.

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How to pick the best photo prints (and what to do with them)

How to pick the best photo prints (and what to do with them)

By LCLindley|November 9th, 2020|Family Portrait, Portrait, Tips, wedding|

I believe that EVERYONE should print their photos! Whether you’re looking at a digital gallery I just sent your way or through your phone’s neverending camera roll, these three tips will help you choose the best photos to print and give you options for how to display them.

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