Wedding Planning – Markie Jones Photography LLC https://www.markiejonesweddings.com Husband + Wife Photography Team specializing in Marriage + Motherhood Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:10:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.markiejonesweddings.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cropped-Untitled-design-5.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Wedding Planning – Markie Jones Photography LLC https://www.markiejonesweddings.com 32 32 169889085 5 Things to Tell Your Photographer If You’ll have Kids at Your Wedding https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/kids-at-your-wedding-photographer-info/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/kids-at-your-wedding-photographer-info/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:08:25 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=24859 Are you having kids at your wedding? Here is something I have learned after sixteen years of photographing weddings in the Pacific Northwest: the couples who get the best photos of their kids on their wedding day are almost never the ones who just hoped for the best. They are the ones who had a...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/kids-at-your-wedding-photographer-info/feed/ 0 24859 Southeast Pierce County Wedding Venues for Your Perfect Day https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/southeast-pierce-county-wedding-venues/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/southeast-pierce-county-wedding-venues/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:59:29 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22140 Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Southeast Pierce County wedding venues are a hidden gem brimming with natural beauty. As a husband-and-wife team at Markie Jones Photography LLC, we’ve had the pleasure of capturing countless love stories in this enchanting region. From rustic barns to serene lakeside settings, Southeast Pierce County offers a...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/southeast-pierce-county-wedding-venues/feed/ 0 22140 The Most Romantic Proposal Spots Near Mount Rainier https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/romantic-proposal-spots-mount-rainier/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/romantic-proposal-spots-mount-rainier/#respond Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:58:14 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21794 If you’re looking for the most romantic proposal spots near Mount Rainer: You’ve found them. Mount Rainier, with its majestic peaks and lush landscapes, offers a dreamy backdrop for one of the most memorable moments of your life: a marriage proposal. Whether you’re a Seattle wedding photographer capturing the magic or a couple planning a...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/romantic-proposal-spots-mount-rainier/feed/ 0 21794 Why “Perfect Timing” Is a Myth (And Why You Deserve Engagement Photos Right Now) https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/perfect-timing-is-a-total-lie/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/perfect-timing-is-a-total-lie/#respond Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:05:01 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22673 If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “We’re just waiting for the perfect time to take our engagement photos,” I’d probably be sitting on a beach in Santorini right now, sipping something fruity and pretending I don’t have four kids and a camera bag full of granola bars. But friend,...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/perfect-timing-is-a-total-lie/feed/ 0 22673 A Weekend Getaway to the Resort at Port Ludlow + Why Every Couple Needs One https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/weekend-at-the-resort-at-port-ludlow/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/weekend-at-the-resort-at-port-ludlow/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 20:59:36 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22671 When you’re a wedding photo/video team who also happens to be married with four kids (yes, four—send coffee), the word “getaway” hits differently. We don’t get them as often as we’d like; in fact, date night is “Members only” most of the time (Aka: We go to Costco for the samples and groceries). So, when...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/weekend-at-the-resort-at-port-ludlow/feed/ 0 22671 Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year: Celebrate Milestones with Meaningful Memories https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-anniversary-gifts-by-year/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-anniversary-gifts-by-year/#respond Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:28:37 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=22205 It’s always a favorite thing of ours to celebrate wedding anniversaries. Not only is it a beautiful tradition that allows you to reflect on your wedding day year after year, but you also get to celebrate looking forward to the adventures you haven’t had yet! While wedding anniversary gifts during this time may seem cliche,...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/spring-wedding-tour-2025/feed/ 0 22252 2025 Puyallup Wedding Show Recap: Trends, Insights + Love https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/2025-puyallup-wedding-show-recap/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/2025-puyallup-wedding-show-recap/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:22:04 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21863 Wedding show season is always a whirlwind and it’s hard to believe the 2025 Puyallup Wedding Show is already over! We definitely weren’t disappointed as we packed up all our gear after show close, and pulled out of the Agriplex at the Washington State Fairgrounds (the very last vendor to leave that Sunday). If you...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/2025-puyallup-wedding-show-recap/feed/ 0 21863 The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your PNW Wedding https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/planning-your-pnw-wedding/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/planning-your-pnw-wedding/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21125 Describing Your PNW Wedding: A Vision Planning Process Hey, friends! Welcome to one of the most exciting seasons of your life. First, let us say CONGRATULATIONS!!! We may not have met but we know you two are already a fabulous couple and we can’t wait to see where your marriage adventure takes you! Take it...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/why-you-should-print-your-photos/feed/ 0 21127 No Friends? Stunning Wedding Ideas for 50 Guests or Less https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-ideas-for-50-guests-or-less/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-ideas-for-50-guests-or-less/#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2025 02:18:54 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21129 How to Host a Stunning Wedding for 50 Guests or Less Let’s stroll down memory lane… to mid-2020 when the pandemic shut everything down and the emergence of the micro wedding exploded in popularity. As a millennial business owner, it’s been a crazy ride but we’re definitely becoming experts at pivoting. This particular pivot feels...

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