Tips for Brides – 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 Tips for Brides – 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 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 A Thrilling 2025 Seattle Wedding Show Recap https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/2025-seattle-wedding-show/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/2025-seattle-wedding-show/#respond Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:58:15 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21405 Seattle Wedding Show Recap: All of our favorite things! In case you missed it, the 2025 Seattle Wedding Show did not disappoint! For those lovely couples who stopped by our booth, you already know — we came armed with coffee, cameras, and our signature mix of humor and real talk. This year, we had some...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/2025-seattle-wedding-show/feed/ 0 21405 Your Wedding Photography Package Checklist: Capturing Your Special Day Perfectly https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-photography-package-checklist/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-photography-package-checklist/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:56:04 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21207 The Ultimate Wedding Photography Package: What You Really Need Planning a wedding is like putting together a giant puzzle, and one of the most important pieces is your photography package. With so many options out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—but that’s where we come in. As a PNW Wedding Photographer team, we believe your...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-photography-package-checklist/feed/ 0 21207 Wrangling those Post-Wedding Show Emails https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wrangling-those-post-wedding-show-emails/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wrangling-those-post-wedding-show-emails/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:34:59 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21111 Just Back from a Wedding Show? Here’s Your Guide to Keeping Your Inbox from Exploding! 📬 Hey there, newly engaged couples! If you just wrapped up a weekend filled with wedding show fun, you’re probably on cloud nine—but also might be staring down a mountain of emails from all those amazing vendors you met! It’s...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/seattle-hotels-for-sws-2025/feed/ 0 21105 The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a No Kids Wedding https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/hosting-a-no-kids-wedding/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/hosting-a-no-kids-wedding/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=18484 Planning a wedding is a whirlwind of excitement, decisions, and dreams coming to life. Among the many considerations, one that often sparks the biggest debate is whether or not to include children in the celebration. It can be hard to ask your friends and family to leave little ones at home, but there are plenty...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/hosting-a-no-kids-wedding/feed/ 0 18484 How to Plan a Wedding in 90 Days or Less https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/how-to-plan-a-wedding-in-90-days/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/how-to-plan-a-wedding-in-90-days/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=19837 Congratulations, you’re engaged!!! Now comes the fun part, planning your dream wedding day. The first question is: How long do you want to be engaged? There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a long engagement, and sometimes they’re necessary when you’re planning a large extravagant bash. However, if you’re just wanting to get married right away, you...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/how-to-plan-a-wedding-in-90-days/feed/ 0 19837 PNW Fire Season: How to Plan Your Fire Season Wedding https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/pnw-fire-season-how-to-plan/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/pnw-fire-season-how-to-plan/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 20:29:59 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=18627 Planning a wedding in the Pacific Northwest comes with its fair share of weather-related uncertainties, and with wildfires becoming increasingly common, it’s essential to prepare for all eventualities. If you’re dreaming of a wilderness wedding during fire season (typically August through September), it’s crucial to have a plan in place to keep everyone safe and...

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