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Don’t ever buy into the idea that all weddings are cookie-cutter, and that you can’t create something truly unique that feels like you. There are not enough words to describe how much fun it was to work with Briana and Scott. They were such a fun-loving couple, and I wanted to make sure we captured […]

WE ARE ON YOUTUBE!!! Before I dive in I think I should start with this YouTube explanation, sound good?? My brother is a video producer in LA and I was talking to him about how I wanted to start a YouTube channel to share tips, talk about design and share my review on some wonderful […]

Elizabeth Grant Photography | Paper details by Cat Wilcox INSTAGRAM IS DECEIVING IN THE WEDDING WORLD. THAT’S RIGHT, I SAID IT! When looking at beautiful photos on Instagram you truly have no idea what goes into every detail, how much it cost, who picked what, where things came from, etc. It is a total guessing […]

This beautiful styled shoot was inspired by a Hair & Make Up Artist, Photographer and Wedding Planner (Belle Noelle, Shaina Lee Photography and myself) who were looking to show off their elegant, whimsical, creativity and love for what they do even in the winters of New England! We found the property of the Haley Mansion […]

Melanie and Tyler got married September 2, 2018 in Hartford, Connecticut. The sun was out, the air was warm and there was a lot of excitement floating throughout everyone! The wedding ceremony was held at the Hartford City Hall in downtown Hartford, Connecticut and their reception was at The Goodwin Hotel which is the home […]

Stony Creek Brewery is magical. I have been to this brewery countless times and I have had nothing but fun while there. Being so inspired by the space we decided to collaborate on a wedding styled shoot to highlight the fun atmosphere and to show how you can transform this blank slate into the wedding […]

Do you need to rent a dance floor for your outdoor/tented wedding? If you are having an outdoor wedding then YES! When choosing to have your wedding outdoors you are embracing nature and her unpredictable ways. It is a beautiful thing but you must keep in mind that rain is always possible, high moisture or […]

Ashley O’Dell Photography Just starting to plan your outdoor wedding and not sure where to start? I am sure you are asking yourself “where do I begin when planning my wedding” or “what is the first thing I should do when planning my wedding?”. This specific blog goes over having an outdoor wedding and what […]

We are talking about 5 of the top things couples think they can do without on their wedding day. We give you tips and reasons as to why that is not a good idea. Hopefully this helps with your planning process!

Ashley Caroline Photography  So really, When Do You Need To Know How Many People You Are Having To Your Wedding? This is a great question. There are a few ways to answer it! First, creating your guest list… You want to create your guest list as soon as you decide you are having a wedding. The […]