Destination Wedding
5 Affordable Wedding Venues on the Crystal Coast
The Crystal Coast of North Carolina is home to stunning beaches, charming small towns, and lush coastal landscapes that make it a perfect setting for a memorable wedding day. While many couples dream of a destination wedding along the coast, the price tag can often seem intimidating. However, there are several affordable wedding venues on…
Read MorePreferred Professionals
To our clients: We partner with a large number of wedding professionals and vendors throughout the course of any given year. Below is a list of our preferred professionals and vendors, which we update regularly. We have partnered with many of these professionals for a decade and are excited to recommend them to you! To…
Read More5 Wedding Trends for 2025
Weddings have always been a reflection of personal style, culture, and the ever-changing tides of fashion. As we move into 2025, the wedding landscape continues to evolve, blending timeless traditions with contemporary twists. From immersive guest experiences to the sustainable choices that dominate many industries, couples are embracing fresh ideas to make their big day…
Read MoreWe hate saying this
We hate saying this. It’s the worst part of our week. The five worst words we have to say on any given day are, “I’m sorry, we’re already booked.” We hate, hate, hate saying these words to a bride! Don’t delay, book today! Hardly a week goes by when we’re not having to say those…
Read MoreWest to East to West Coasts
We love it when couples come to the Crystal Coast from lands far off to get married or engaged! Mary & Justin are from just about the farthest point from here that they could be in the continental United States. From West to East to West Coasts. From Washington to North Carolina to Washington. Though…
Read MoreQuestions to ask your photographer
Questions to ask your photographer Have you ever wondered what questions to ask a photographer before hiring them to photograph your wedding? I’m a life-long, self-professed, perpetual collector. I have as many collections as, well, as there are collections. I collect vintage fountain pens, autographs, 1:43 scale James Bond automobiles, Don Blanding books, Taylor Swift…
Read MoreSweden to USA to Sweden
Most brides we photograph are from the USA. They arrive on the Crystal Coast for their special day from cities all over the country. Last year we photographed couples from Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Arizona, Wisconsin, Washington DC, New York, Connecticut, South Carolina, Illinois, and California. And from all over the state of North…
Read MoreAn Extravagant Affair
An Extravagant Affair “Without you, tomorrow wouldn’t be worth the wait and yesterday wouldn’t be worth remembering.” Some weddings are simple. Some weddings are fun. Some weddings are nostalgic. Some weddings are memorable. And some weddings are nothing short of an extravagant affair. Jenna & Graham’s special day in April was an extravagant affair.…
Read More2018 wedding season is here
2018 wedding season is here Yes, it’s March. And it’s been less than a month since Valentine’s Day. Yes, it will drop into the 40s this weekend. And it’s still the season of coats, coffee, and cold. Yes, the 2018 wedding season is here. And the 2019 wedding season is just around the corner! At…
Read MoreWedding planning reminder
A wedding planning reminder. The eight worst words we have to say on any given day are, “I’m sorry, we’re already booked for that day.” We hate, hate, hate whenever we have to say these words to a bride. We’ve already had to tell more brides that we’re booked for their special day than we…
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