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Say Yes! To Engagement Portrait Sessions
By Kris Kimel, MFA - Mar 29, 2013
One of the many decisions you will need to make as a newly engaged couple is whether or not to have engagement portraits taken by a professional photographer. Engagement sessions have become increasingly popular in recent years. Many professional photographers even include an engagement session as a part of their wedding photography packages. This is a valuable service that more and more couples are utilizing before their big day.
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Guest Welcome Bags: What to Include for a Great First Impression
By: Shannon Reeves, ShannonReevesEvents.com - Mar 14, 2013
What better way to get guests super excited about the festivities to come than leaving a little gift to be delivered to them as they check into their wedding weekend hotel? It’s a simple gesture, but a lovely way to show that sweet, Southern hospitality and present that little something extra right off the bat.
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EXPOse Yourself to Fun!
By Sara Michaels, Officiant - Feb 12, 2013
What could be better than a one stop wedding shop? One where you would be treated and Retreated!
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10 Things Every Honeymooner Needs to Know
By Karynn Gross, DND Escapes - Feb 07, 2013
While weddings are usually a collaborative effort with family and friends, a honeymoon is often the first big decision you make together as a couple. The honeymoon can not only be romantic and reflective of a future life together, it is also recovery time from the wedding. The wedding is so wonderful, but can be very stressful. Here are some tips to ensure your honeymoon is everything you’ve dreamed of.
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Ten Ways to Reduce Your Wedding Costs
By: Shannon Reeves, ShannonReevesEvents.com - Jan 15, 2013
Sometimes a gal just has to trim the budget. There are definitely some elements of your big day that shouldn’t be compromised (i.e. hiring quality vendors), but there are a few places to save as you try to manage your big day bottom line.
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The Post-Wedding Brunch: Tips to Hosting a Sweet Southern Send-Off
By: Shannon Reeves, ShannonReevesEvents.com - Nov 21, 2012
My desk has recently become a catch-all for mimosa bar designs and the perfect accompaniments to go with shrimp-and-grits. We’re planning a post-wedding brunch over here – the perfect way to wrap a wedding weekend, bid farewell to your nearest and dearest and recall favorite big-day moments over one last bloody mary.
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Choosing Your Venue
By: Kathy Carlson, The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond and Marlo Mood, The Governors Club - Aug 17, 2012
Just engaged and running out to look at venues for your upcoming day, too many times people fall in love with the first place they visit (like buying your first car, the dealer doesn’t want you to leave) and too many times they end up signing a contract before they have looked anywhere else, checked references or considered the practical things.
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10 Things To Know Before Dress Shopping
By Nicki Walker – Bridal Stylist at Vocelles | The Bridal Shoppe - Aug 15, 2012
Make sure you have plenty of time to order a dress. Since wedding dresses typically take 6-8 months to come in after ordering, dress shopping should be one of the first to-dos on your list. Don’t forget to also take about 2-3 months of alterations into consideration. Purchasing a sample dress off the rack is an option at some stores, but this will limit your selection.
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Featured Wedding: Brette and Jeremy Ross
Kylene Gay, Forever Photography by Kylene - Mar 10, 2012
Brette and Jeremy enjoyed an outdoor wedding at Pebble Hill Plantation in March.
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Featured Wedding: Crissy Durham & Kevin Murphy
Kylene Gay, Forever Photography by Kylene - Dec 31, 2011
Crissy Durham & Kevin Murphy rung in 2012 in style with a picture perfect New Year's Eve wedding!
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