You’ve chosen the best of the best to support you as your wedding attendants! Wedding day preparations can run long. Who knew you’d need to start at 8:00 am in order to finish hair and makeup by 4:00 pm?! Keep those wedding attendants happy with three great ideas that won’t require an emergency run to…
It may not be the city of romance, but the Emerald City makes a grand backdrop for your Seattle Engagement Session. From beautiful cobblestone courtyards in Pioneer Square, to the beaches of Alki with the cityscape backdrop, you can find an array of options for romance in the city. Bring your own glamour in one…
Dawn Padgett is one amazing woman. She’s a hair & makeup artist in Tacoma, owner of Seattle Bride Hair and it just so happens, she’s been put in charge of my hair for our HallowStein Wedding this year. Leaving my hair and makeup in her capable hands means I have one less thing to worry about when it…
One of our random favorite little details at weddings, is always the centerpieces. A table centerpiece can tell a story or make a statement about you as a couple, as well as make all those reception tables pretty! When Shelby and Spencer picked out their favorite wedding quotes for table centerpieces, we never knew they’d…
Tacoma Wedding Venue Wishlist On the lower side of the Puget Sound, we have our Tacoma Wedding Venue Wishlist for our South Sound brides! Whether you’re wanting that small town feel, a romantic rustic venue or a glamorous modern vibe, there’s something for every bride in the South Sound. Titlow Lodge – Tacoma This…
Seattle Wedding Venue Wishlist Here in the gorgeous Pacific North West, amazing venues are definitely not hard to come by. I’ve had the joy of photographing weddings at some of the best Seattle Wedding Venues, including: Echo Falls Country Club, Thornewood Castle and Commellini Estate. As it goes, I’m always learning about new venues and…
I shot Windmill Gardens on a Tuesday evening in April, during a styled shoot hosted by Rebecca Anne Photography and Holcomb Weddings & Events. This gave me a lot more time to get a good feel for the outdoor area of the venue, however, we didn’t use any of the indoor buildings so I don’t…
Today our blog post is written by Rhiannon Owen of 413 Weddings and Events! She’s here to provide us with some excellent advice on hiring your dream DJ and not getting stuck with someone who doesn’t fit your vision. Enjoy! xoxo, Markie The FIRST THING I ask the prospective Bride or Groom is: When is…
“Let’s go babe. We need a date night!” As your wedding approaches it’s easy to get caught up not only in the details of wedding preparation, but also in your ever expanding budget. My husband and I are all about having fun – isn’t that what life is all about? We also believe in the…
It’s bad luck to see the bride in her wedding dress before the ceremony. But WHY? This superstition dates way back to the years when arranged marriages were common. During those times, the couple wasn’t allowed to see each other before the wedding AT ALL! Generally, marriages were treated as a business deal and daughters…
The wedding day first look — It’s the moment where time seems to pause, the butterflies get real, and your soon-to-be spouse finally sees you in all your wedding day glory. Some couples swear by it, others prefer to keep things traditional. So, should you plan a first look or wait for the big reveal…
Tacoma Wedding Photographers especially love dessert… I was so excited to team up with an associate for this Do It Yourself Rock-N-Roll styled shoot, and we knew that the rock-n-roll style needed something seriously different as far as the cake. At first, the idea seems a bit shocking. WHAT KIND OF A WEDDING DOESN’T HAVE…