Category: Wedding Planning

  • A letter to parents of the bride and groom

    A letter to parents of the bride and groom

    Dear parents of the bride and groom, I was a nervous wreck last night. My daughter and a friend were driving a couple hours through the mountains… in heavy rain… at night… back to her tiny apartment by the University of Oregon.  As I anxiously awaited the text that she was home safe, I tried…

  • DIY Wedding Do’s and Don’ts

    DIY Wedding Do’s and Don’ts

    Finding ways to personalize your wedding has been a big trend in recent years.  We love clicking through Pinterest as much as you but before you dive into a DIY wedding, avoid the day-of regrets by following our do’s and don’ts: Do:  Follow the general rule that if your DIY project can be completed way in…

  • Something Blue

    Something Blue

    We have all heard the bridal tradition of wearing “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence in the shoe” on your wedding day but why and where did something blue and the sixpence come from?! Wearing something old embodies your connection to your family and past as a single woman.  A great…

  • 5 Reasons Every Couple Needs A Wedding Album

    5 Reasons Every Couple Needs A Wedding Album

    Pinterest, Instagram, Snap Chat, Facebook… There’s no denying our fascination with digital images.  Wondering if you still need a wedding album from your photographer?  The answer is absolutely YES!  Why?  Well, here are our top 5 reasons every couple needs a wedding album from their photographer: #1. It’s the reason you hire a wedding photographer…

  • Winter Wedding Accessories & Style

      Twinkle lights, the joy of the holiday season, the sparkle of fresh snow, pink sunsets, and the return of the auroras are just a few reasons to consider a winter wedding here in Alaska. This may also be a time of year our out-of-state friends and family have not yet seen. The beauty of…