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You’re engaged, congrats! *virtual hug!* You may be in the early stages of wedding planning, scrolling through Pinterest for wedding inspiration and making to-do lists. Something you may be thinking is, “Should we have engagement photos taken? Do we need them?” Having worked with many couples wondering the same question, consider these top four reasons […]

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Top 4 Reasons to Take Engagement Photos

Girl laughing on bed as fiancé hugs her during an in home engagement session with Buffalo based photographer Jessy Herman Photo

We’ve all seen the beautiful photos, or maybe you’ve been to a wedding and participated in a sparkler exit. Now you’re wanting that magical moment for your own wedding night. Having photographed plenty of sparkler send-offs, here are my top tips for planning your sparkler exit. And getting the dreamy sparkler wedding photos from it! […]

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Tips for planning a perfect sparkler wedding exit

Bride and Groom kiss on their wedding night surrounded by guests with bright sparklers as they exit

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Turn on the Christmas music, it’s HOLIDAY SEASON! This season just brings so much joy. The festive mood, twinkling lights, good food, cozy nights, more time with the people we love. After a year of COVID and not being able to travel home to Michigan as easily to see our family, or heck, even be […]

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Top 5 Photo Gift Ideas | Holiday Gift Guide

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In case you don’t know, a wedding day first look is exactly what it sounds like. Rather than the traditional run of show where you wait to see one another for the first time walking down the aisle, so many couples are deciding to do a first look before the ceremony. Here’s why they’re one […]

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6 reasons you should do a first look

Bride tapping groom on shoulder during their wedding day first look

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I’ve gathered some of the best online shops among brides who purchased their bridesmaids dresses online. Pour yourself a glass of wine and start shopping from the comfort of your own couch!

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Best online shops to buy bridesmaids dresses

Bride with her bridesmaids in pale pink dresses

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Besides the obvious things like your dress or suit, jewelry, undergarments, and shoes, there are some key things you won’t want to be without come wedding day. Don’t forget to pack these wedding day essentials! Timeline A day-of timeline is so important and has likely been planned weeks before your big day. Be sure to […]

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Wedding day essentials: things you don’t want to forget

BEST ONLINE SHOPS TO BUY BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES

PLANNING A SPARKLER WEDDING EXIT

4 REASONS TO TAKE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS

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I'm a wife to my high school sweetheart and mama to our baby boy, Andrew. And our family wouldn’t be complete without our sweet rescue pup, Mia. We’re based in Buffalo, New York and completely in love with Western New York. 

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