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We have learned in the last few years that couples actually really don't always want the big circus of a wedding to get married...many have been relieved to be limited to a smaller number of guests in settings like parks, restaurants, forests, and their homes! There are so many great places to get married that… Continue reading Tips for Planning an Intimate Wedding

If you’re someone who wants your wedding photos to look as natural and organic as possible, you may be considering natural light photography for your wedding day. If you’re new to photography styles (most people are!) and want to learn more about this particular approach, this is what you need to know.As the name suggests,… Continue reading Understanding the Basics of Natural Light Wedding Photography

If your partner recently popped the question, your mind is probably filled with excitement and mounting to-do lists. It’s understandable that you want to start planning, but now is not the time to try and get everything done. This is not to say that you can’t start planning your wedding, there are just certain tasks… Continue reading The Wedding Tasks You Really Don’t Need to Get Done Right Away

Winter will be here before you know it and if you’re planning to get married during this time, you’re probably in the final planning stages. This means you can start focusing on the finer details such as the types of photos you want to capture on the day. I have so many beautiful memories of… Continue reading Snowy Photos Ideas for Winter Wedding Couples!

When you first put your engagement ring on, it’s shiny and sparkly. However, after months of applying hand cream and washing dishes, it can lose some of its shine. Whether you are preparing for your engagement shoot or your wedding day, here are some tips to help you get your engagement ring looking good as… Continue reading Simple Tips for Cleaning Your Engagement Ring!

While there are certain wedding photos you should have on your shot list, you always have the option to add in a few unique shots that will make your album pop. When you are looking for your wedding photographer, look for fun and creative shots along with the posed photos and save the ones you… Continue reading Genius Photo Ideas to Liven up Your Wedding Album!

(Stan Olszewski/SOSKIphoto) After seeing what can be done in the last few years, micro weddings have become increasingly popular. Couples are learning more and more towards smaller guest lists, so their weddings are intimate, and they get to enjoy every single guest. The budgets are smaller, the stress is lower, and finding a location for… Continue reading Must-Have Vendors for Your Micro Wedding

Your mother has the best intentions when it comes to helping you out with wedding-related tasks. However, there is a fine line between being helpful and meddlesome. I do find there are two kinds of relationships - some couples have great relationships with their moms and want their help and ideas, and other couples don't… Continue reading What to Do When Mom (or a meddler) Interferes with Your Wedding

There’s no doubt that our newly married couple is the focal point at any wedding. However, family photos are an integral part of the photography timeline on the day. As much as you want to look back at photos of you and your partner, it’s also very special to have professional photos of the people… Continue reading Family Photos Tips for Your Wedding

Photo stolen from A Thing of Beauty by Del! I consulted with my friend Del of A Thing of Beauty by Del for this blog post! If you are looking for flowers for your wedding, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, funerals, and any other occasion, get in touch with her! Del serves the Toronto area!Choosing your wedding-day… Continue reading Preparing for a Floral Appointment – Advice for Couples