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Bridal Attire
This week we had the great pleasure of visiting with Tara Gondek, owner of Bateau Bridal Boutique located in Anchorage, Alaska. Tara graciously answered a few questions that we could pass on to you in your search for the perfect gown. Q: When should brides begin their search for their gown? A: Once the wedding date…
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Fine Tuning the Wedding Budget: The Big Categories
Now that a total budget has been established, it is time to “slice the pie” by allocating the total budget among the major event categories. There are many budget templates available to couples through books, bridal magazines, and online resources. Enlisting the help of a wedding planner is another great option as part of their…
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The “B” Word… Wedding Budget
I don’t think I’m alone when I say that sometimes money gets in the way of fun! Unless you are a celebrity or have old family money, a wedding budget can certainly feel like it is sucking the fun out of the experience. Because of this, it is important to have this candid discussion early.…
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A Wedding Theme… yes, you need one!
Some of you will embrace the idea of having a theme for your wedding, while others will cringe because for you, it brings images of over-the-top garish red hearts and roses at every turn. It is certainly possible to carry a theme too far but hear me out on why you need one…
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The Vision
Armed with an inventory and short description of what makes you happy, it’s time to shape that into your wedding day vision. To start, let’s look at what vision means. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of vision is: “something that you imagine; a picture that you see in your mind” As photographers,…
