The tradition of a boutonniere stems from inserting flowers through an actual buttonhole in the man’s left lapel. In modern times, a lapel might have a faux buttonhole, or maybe, none at all, so the boutonniere needs to be pinned. There is a really popular story of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. The Queen presented […]
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Anyone getting married should read this so that they start the marriage off right. My husband JC and I have been married for over 20 years and have four kids (ages 30, 28, 18, and 16), so we’ve been through it all. Additionally, my parents had been married almost 50 years at the time of my father’s death, and my grandparents had been married over 54 years at
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Looking for a wedding dress is a super excited but also overwhelming process. If you’re feeling pressure to find the wedding dress of your dreams don’t worry, it’s typical. Here are the top 5 wedding dress tips: Tip #1 – Know your budget. Don’t go wedding dress shopping until you’ve finalized your budget. This way, you
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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]I start every wedding day by sitting down with all the little details important to a bride. Details like wedding rings, engagement ring, other jewelry she’ll be wearing, gown, shoes, bouquet, and the family heirlooms (think something old, something new, something
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3 tips to help you prepare for your photographer’s arrival on your wedding day Since the wedding day moves quickly, and every moment is so precious. By using these three tips to prep for my arrival, it truly allows us to maximize our time together! Tip # 1 Preparing for my arrival actually begins BEFORE
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What should I wear? How should I do my hair/makeup? How long will it be and where? What should I do to prepare? These are typical questions that I get when I schedule my brides for an engagement session, so I thought I’d write this blog to help them and also anyone that searches for
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Three questions to ask yourself before asking a friend to be a bridesmaid: Most brides don’t think a lot about who they pick for their bridal party. They look around their friend circle and family and make decisions on who will have hurt feelings or if they said you’ll be in their future wedding, etc.
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Pre-wedding Self-Care Tips for the Groom We all hear about the things brides do to get ready for her wedding, but what about the groom? There are plenty of tips grooms can follow to make self-care a priority for his wedding, so I provided a few examples for you to check out. Take care of
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Family Portraits — Let’s Be Real The first question I always get: “What should we wear?” Here’s the lowdown: Family portrait sessions can be a
I only do a few mini sessions during the year. This one has two locations. Sign up right away as most mini sessions fill up really quickly. Jen Vazquez Photography Bay Area mini sessions.
As someone who’s been dressing my family for our yearly photos, I get how overwhelming it can be to choose the perfect colors. Let’s make this fun and simple with some awesome color scheme ideas! I find it easier for you to find an outfit that you feel beautiful in and/or a favorite outfit that you’ve gotten compliments on. Then use the advice below to color-coordinate the rest of the family.
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