Deciding whether or not to do a first look can be stressful. This blog is inspired by a podcast we did with Sam, owner of Mountain Peak Studios, a badass wedding and elopement photography business in northern NJ. She is an iced coffee addict and rescue dog mom who will drive her Jeep anywhere your vows take you. In our podcast she spills all the tea on first looks. Enough tea spilling to help you decide whether or not you should do one.

Tanya has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, The Wall Street Journal & more so there was no question as to who we would partner with when it came to writing vows, toasts and speeches! She offers a service which is typically left to last that we feel is one of the most important parts of your day. The vows you and your fiance say to each other are setting the stage for the rest of your lives. You want to speak clearly, look confident and most of all, you want to be sure all of those feelings you have towards your fiance are put into words appropriately.

Honeymoons used to be these long, lavish vacations where the couple left the night of their wedding to rush to the airport to catch their plane, allowing their guests to continue to party on without them. Now, couples may choose to put their trip off for a few months, a year, or maybe even longer. Either way, honeymoons are about spending time with your new spouse, just the two of you, to soak in all the newlywed feels. That said, I wanted to share my own personal honeymoon experience with you all, as I feel that my husband and I had a “non-traditional” trip planned for our mini moon. If you’re thinking that maybe your own trip itinerary doesn’t fit the mold, we are here to tell you, every honeymoon is equally amazing, regardless of when you take it.

Has Covid-19 affected your wedding day? Are you a late summer or fall bride worrying that this may affect your day? We cannot predict the future, but we can tell you where we are at currently during this pandemic and also where we feel we will be down the road. Most importantly, we will help you navigate through this.

So, you’ve got the ring…..now its time to plan! Beginning the wedding planning process can seem daunting – where do you start? Whatever version of a Save the Date you choose, be sure to follow our timing guidelines and remember that a goal for a Save the Date is to give your guests just a taste of what’s to come- and to get them excited.

From dining in igloos to private chef experiences, check out our top recommendations to celebrate love this Valentine's Day. What better way to the heart than food, right?

Winter wonderland or Fall colors? Summer waves or Spring flowers? Which season should you choose to tie the knot? We wanted to breakdown the pros and cons for each season to see which is the best for you to choose to celebrate your love in!

When you get engaged, you need to really take a moment to soak it in. Not enough is said about taking your time and really figuring out what timeline is best for you and your soon to be spouse. Essentially, you need to make sure that you listen to your gut. Here we discuss way to figure out what your non negotiables are before it's too late.

Bridal glow is a real thing. It is attainable, but requires a little bit of work. As a team of wedding specialists, we are often asked what to do to prepare for the big day. Here is a list some helpful tips that will have you putting your best face forward for your wedding day. It goes beyond cleansing, toning and moisturizing. Continue on to learn more about the recommended types of facials, beauty tips, waxing suggestions and more to ensure you are putting your best face forward on your wedding day.

We are seeing the trend more and more to not have a wedding party. Some may have a Best man or Maid of Honor, but no one else in their bridal party. Some just want themselves and their fiancé, no one else. Either way, the whole concept of the “Bridal Party” seems to be changing. Recently, we have either spoken to or worked with brides that this seems to be their plan. When we ask them why, most of their answers consist of “no drama.” It got us thinking.