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WE JUST GOT ENGAGED, NOW WHAT?

WE JUST GOT ENGAGED, NOW WHAT?

Congratulations! You’re officially engaged and it’s time to start planning your wedding. Before you dive into the details, take some time to just be happy together. This is one of the most exciting times of your life, and it’s really important to take a step back and just enjoy the moment. Even if you feel like you’re ready to jump into wedding planning, you’ll thank yourself later for taking the time to just soak in this moment.

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8 TIPS: HOW TO TRULY ENJOY YOUR WEDDING DAY

8 TIPS: HOW TO TRULY ENJOY YOUR WEDDING DAY

You have put so much work into planning your wedding day. The list goes on from caterers, venues, attire, colours, and invitations. All of these things are so important in the grand scheme of things. They each contribute to having the best experience and beautiful memories of your big day. So, how do we make sure you actually enjoy your wedding day? Here are 8 tips for how to truly enjoy your wedding day because I know, once it's all planned out and in motion, you don't want to have to think of last-minute things.

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TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR DREAM WEDDING VENUE
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TIPS FOR BOOKING YOUR DREAM WEDDING VENUE

Looking your wedding venue in the UK is one of the most important and difficult decisions. It carries one of the biggest expenses, so you must be very careful when selecting the place. You should also take into account that availability may vary from some places to others, you must take precautions and book it long in advance. For all these reasons, I would like to share with you the most essential tips for booking your dream wedding venue.

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PLANNING YOUR WEDDING DAY TIMELINE
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PLANNING YOUR WEDDING DAY TIMELINE

When tailoring your most memorable day you want everything to flow seamlessly, and your story to be portrayed most beautifully by your wedding photographer. The key to achieving that is having a well-curated wedding day photography timeline. By doing this, you will have the advantage of being prepared for any unpredicted scenarios or things running late. And let’s be honest, you wouldn’t want to rush arriving at your ceremony location because you didn’t plan enough time for your getting ready photos! This is just one of the mishaps that may happen if you don’t have an already ready wedding timeline.

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SHOULD WE HAVE A FIRST LOOK?
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SHOULD WE HAVE A FIRST LOOK?

Traditionally in the UK, the first look occurs on your wedding day as you walk down the aisle right before the ceremony begins and infront of all your friends and family. However, in many countries (including Canada where I am from) it is very common to have a first look with your partner to be before the ceremony begins. I adore capturing a first look and feel that there are many benefits to having this moment with your partner before the ceremony begins.

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