Summer wedding costs vary widely depending on location, guest count, and style, with outdoor celebrations often running higher for tents, climate control, and portable facilities. The most critical planning steps:…
Venue tours move fast and it is easy to get swept up in the aesthetics. This list covers every question you should ask before signing a contract, from hidden fees…
Foil wedding invitations use a metallic finish, most often gold, silver, or rose gold, applied through hot foil stamping or flat digital foil printing. Foil stamping presses a thin metallic…
Simplify wedding planning with 26 group gift ideas and expert tips in our comprehensive Group Gifting 101 guide.
San Francisco, with its famous hills and countercultural history, is nothing if not unique. Getting married in the City by the Bay doesn’t have to be any different—you can celebrate…
Monterey is where you can experience California’s rich history and its amazing natural sights, all in the same place. The city holds a special place in literary history as well—over…
How did you get into photography? Are you self-taught or formally trained? I was self-taught. I also interned for a full-time wedding photographer, Jackie Wonders, who taught me a lot…
Once famous as an artist colony, nowadays the Carmel area is known as a peaceful weekend getaway. The breathtaking scenery and the top-notch restaurants and hotels also make it a…
When you think of Silicon Valley, epicenter of the technology and innovation, you probably don’t think, “What a great place for a wedding!” Well, think again. Full of history and…
The beautiful, bountiful Bay Area is made up of several large and diverse regions. Each one has tons to offer in terms of wedding venues, and the East Bay is…
Ranging from sweet and romantic to downright sexy, bridal boudoir photos can make a fun and intimate wedding gift for your partner. You can do it by yourself as a…
Santa Cruz has long been known to Californians as a counterculture capital. But it’s even more so the natural beauty of the Santa Cruz coastline that draws so many to…
How did you get into photography? Are you self-taught or formally trained? I received my Bachelors of Science with a concentration in Photography in ’09 from Illinois State University. I…
