Wedding Planning – Markie Jones Photography LLC https://www.markiejonesweddings.com Husband + Wife Photography Team specializing in Marriage + Motherhood Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:58:16 +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 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 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 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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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/wedding-ideas-for-50-guests-or-less/feed/ 0 21129 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/wrangling-those-post-wedding-show-emails/feed/ 0 21111 Best Seattle Hotels for the Wedding Show Weekend https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/seattle-hotels-for-sws-2025/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/seattle-hotels-for-sws-2025/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=21105 Best Seattle Hotels Near the Seattle Convention Center for a Romantic Post-Wedding Show Getaway If you’re gearing up for a day packed with wedding inspiration at the Seattle Wedding Show, you’re in for a whirlwind! From dazzling dresses to over-the-top floral arrangements and expert wedding planners, the show will leave you buzzing with ideas. And...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/seattle-hotels-for-sws-2025/feed/ 0 21105 Six Washington State Destinations that AREN’T Seattle https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/six-washington-state-destinations/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/six-washington-state-destinations/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=19585 It’s pretty common that people assume you live in Seattle when you say you’re from Washington State. But here in Washington we have so many gorgeous areas that have nothing to do with the Emerald City. These six Washington State Destinations happen to be some of our favorites. The San Juan Islands In all honesty,...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/six-washington-state-destinations/feed/ 0 19585 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 Reflecting on the Unforgettable 2024 Puyallup Wedding Show: A Pleasant Surprise https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/puyallup-wedding-show-2024/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/puyallup-wedding-show-2024/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:06:59 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=16410 Hey there, wedding enthusiasts! Today, I want to take you on a journey through my recent experience at the Puyallup Wedding Show. But before we dive in, let me admit something: I was skeptical. Yep, you heard me right. After a less-than-ideal encounter with a new show in 2023, I wasn’t exactly eager to sign...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/puyallup-wedding-show-2024/feed/ 0 16410 How to hire an out of state wedding photographer https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/how-to-hire-an-out-of-state-wedding-photographer/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/how-to-hire-an-out-of-state-wedding-photographer/#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=16319 Most of the time, couples feel it’s necessary to hire a local photographer in order to save costs and this is completely understandable in the long run. (Local in this case means within approximately 60 miles of your venue.) Photography tends towards the higher end of the expenses spectrum so saving a little money is...

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]]> https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/how-to-hire-an-out-of-state-wedding-photographer/feed/ 0 16319 Seattle Wedding Show 2024 Dream Team + Venue Wishlist https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/seattle-wedding-show-2024-dream-team-venue-wishlist/ https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/seattle-wedding-show-2024-dream-team-venue-wishlist/#respond Mon, 01 Jan 2024 21:34:33 +0000 https://www.markiejonesweddings.com/?p=16403 Having been in the industry for 13 years now, you’d think I’d worked with everyone on the Seattle Wedding Show floor. But alas, I haven’t had the opportunity! Below you’ll find my list of recommended vendors, those I’ve worked with personally and my wishlist for each category too, along with their booth info. Hopefully this...

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