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Wedding day timelines can be confusing and overwhelming if you have never created one before —even if you are a “career bridesmaid,” you probably paid little attention to the length of time it takes for a ceremony or dinner service. And, I swear that every couple believes they need 4+ hours for dancing, and that […]

5 Key Things to Know When Creating a Wedding Day Timeline

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Check out this post from The Budget Savvy Bride blog! There’s some good advice in this post for couples regarding the wedding planning expenses they should try to avoid. And, there’s a bonus — This post includes some sage advice from yours truly! (smile)  Enjoy! Love & Soul Always, Kay Photo: Anne Lord Photography

Quoted on “Budget Savvy Bride!

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For your wedding guests with young children, traveling to your wedding may not be as easy as you think. If this is the case for several of your wedding guests, you might want to consider providing a childcare option for your guests. Before you hire a professional childcare provider for your wedding, check out our 8 […]

8 Tips for Securing and Managing a Child Care Service for Your Wedding

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You can’t help but love the wedding day “swagger” that exudes from guys in this picture! And, doesn’t the “little guy” swagger make you smile! It’s priceless! Love & Soul Always, Kawania Photo: Anne Lord Photography

Groomsmen Swagger

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After reading all of the social media posts, I finally got an opportunity to see pictures of the Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Kandi Burruss, in her gorgeous and ultra sexy wedding gown.  And, as I suspected, she was stunning! Unfortunately, I could see very little of the wedding gown in the pictures. Why? Because […]

How to Hold a Wedding Bouquet

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Good morning friends! I am super excited to share that our sweet, sweet couple, Kim and Al, is featured on the Washingtonian Bride & Groom Blog today! They were such a stylish couple, and it was showcased in their wedding attire, design, and their super cool honeymoon — Dubai and the Maldives Islands!  (We were […]

Washingtonian.com – Kim and Al are Featured Today

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As a planner, I have heard all of the reasons why couples don’t want children at their wedding – “It costs too much!” “They’re disruptive!” “They’re loud.” “They cry.” I’m a mom — I get it. But, think about this. Where else are they going to see proper, open expressions of love? Yes, they should […]

What’s wrong with inviting children to your wedding?

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