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Your Pet in Your Wedding
February 28, 2016 - Hi there! I've been blogging for a few years now and have quite a history on my blogs... which ones are visited, which o...
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A Small & Intimate Wedding
February 20, 2016 - Sometimes you want the whole world to know, but sometimes it just seems more heartfelt with only your closest family and...
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7 Conversations to Have Before You Marry
February 04, 2016 - As a wedding photographer, I only want to take photos of your wedding once. I know, I know. Sometimes things happen and...
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Your Life's Events Deserve Professional Display
January 23, 2016 - Each year I research well over 50 wedding and event photo album providers. Why? Why don't I just go on over to Walgreens...
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Why Are Professional Photographers So Expensive?
January 16, 2016 - It's a question I get a lot... I mean A LOT!
I've read other photographers' blogs and I agree with the reasoning:
Prof...
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Ten Hints to Look Epically Gorgeous for your Wedding Photographs
January 04, 2016 - It's Engagement Season! It happens every year, from Thanksgiving to Valentines Day, more "will you" questions are popped...
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The 8 Biggest Wedding Day Regrets and How to Avoid Them
December 09, 2015 - Coulda, woulda, shoulda… something that we’re all guilty of every once in awhile is regretting something we did or didn’...
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NAKED WEDDING
December 06, 2015 - WHAT? WAIT! WHOA!!
Now, before you get all bent out of shape, I'm not suggesting you come to your wedding in your birth...
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Every Bride's 8 Greatest Fears
December 04, 2015 - The Eight Greatest Fears Of Every Bride On Her Wedding Day Your wedding day is meant to be one of the happiest days of y...
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15 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Booking a Wedding Venue
November 30, 2015 - The wedding venue is oftentimes the most expensive part of a wedding, so it deserves a little extra research and conside...
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Regional Wedding Reception Traditions
November 27, 2015 - Recently, a friend of mine traveled from the New York City area to attend a relative's wedding in Texas. When she return...
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A Stolen Phone Number and a Wedding
November 12, 2015 - Beverly was determined! The handsome man who frequented her office could not be ignored and one afternoon, she acted and...
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What's YOUR Wedding Theme?
November 10, 2015 - Popular Wedding Themes Romantic
Nothing says romance better than the sweet fragrance and bowers of flowers! Think about...
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HELP!! What is YOUR Take on a Wedding Reception Flow??
October 21, 2015 - I'm really puzzled! I've been advising brides on reception flows and how to maximize theirs and their guest's enjoyment...
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Don't Hire These Photographers!
August 17, 2015 - Wedding photographers come in all shapes and sizes with price packages big and small. Depending on your budget and perso...
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Be Prepared!
July 23, 2015 - Getting married? I'm sure you've thought of EVERY detail, right? You've chosen your service providers with care and resp...
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LOVE WINS!!!!
June 28, 2015 - You're probably going to be seeing a lot on the Marriage Equality subject over the next few weeks and a lot of the buzz...
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With a Little Help from My Friends
May 20, 2015 - It may not take a village but every wedding deserves the finest touches that each vendor brings to an event. Recently, I...
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REAL - - HONEST - - (And in Love)
April 21, 2015 - What a fabulous day in Hillsborough, New Jersey for a white wedding!! JoAnn DeFazio and Andrew Pantano tied the knot on...
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Photo Albums: Professional versus DIY
March 20, 2015 - Are you requesting your wedding photos on a DVD? What are brides doing with those DVDs of their wedding photos?
Short A...
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Valentines Day Engagement Session
February 27, 2015 - What is more beautiful than the look of love on two young people's faces? And what's more beautiful than love on Valenti...
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Exciting News! Photography By Two Women named best of 2015 by Wedding.com!
February 25, 2015 - Holy Cow! Wedding.com has just named us as one of their best photographers for 2015! We are very honored and excited abo...
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Class Action Suit Award Totals $5,000,000!
February 18, 2015 - Wow! And YOU'RE one of the names mentioned in the suit! (Along with 2.5 million others). Let's see... That means your to...
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It's all about the details!
February 14, 2015 - Nothing makes a wedding ceremony and reception more personally yours than the details that say, "you." If a wedding phot...
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Do I really need a professional makeup artist?
February 13, 2015 - Short answer - - YES!!
Think oceans of white dress, photo flash and 18 hours of "on stage"
You’ve made a big investmen...
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Your Guide to Wedding Photography Terms
February 03, 2015 - A Client’s Guide to Wedding Photography Terms
As photographers, we use a lot of terminology that you may not understand...
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The Importance of First Looks
January 22, 2015 - Are First Looks Important?
Many of my couples ask me whether or not they should have a first look. If you’re reading th...
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Procrastination is Not Your Friend
January 17, 2015 - Oh, no! That red dress you feel in love with at the boutique was gone when you finally made up your mind and went back t...
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The THREE Best Ways to Meet (and Beat!) Your Wedding Budget
January 09, 2015 - We all have budgets and you know what? They suck! I'm constantly having to put off getting what I want for something I n...
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What is your BZQ (Bridezilla Quotient)? FIVE telltale signs
December 10, 2014 - ARE YOU A BRIDEZILLA??
You could be a bridezilla if...
You believe you are entitled to free or reduced-fee services or...
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I Love Uncle Bob
December 07, 2014 - I love my Uncle Bob, I really do! He shows up to all the family events, tells jokes, drinks with the guys and always com...
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Wedding Photography - Priceless Future Value
December 04, 2014 - When a clueless bride gets religion and dives head first into the bridal industry, you just know she's got a ton of war...
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The Value of Bridal Shows
November 19, 2014 - Getting married, or know someone who is? Guaranteed you (or they) do not have all the details finalized and are looking...
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Prelude to "I Do"
November 17, 2014 - Engagement photos are living proof of the beginning of a world-class love affair! Love is fresh and new and you can see...
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To Veil or Not to Veil
November 12, 2014 - What comes to mind when you think of a bridal veil? Is it a long, cathedral style; a fingertip veil; or a birdcage? Is a...
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5 Winter Wedding & Engagement Survival Tips
October 23, 2014 - It's the beginning of engagement season - - but... it's the end of Autumn and Winter is coming on! How do you plan on ha...
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20 Topics to Discuss Before You Get Married
October 02, 2014 - Getting married is a major life milestone! There are so many details to discuss - and while you're at it, don't forget t...
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Autumn Wedding colors for 2014
September 30, 2014 - Ah, Fall! You can feel the crisp bite as the seasons turn and the leaves begin changing colors, showing us that Mother N...
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Four Tips for Handling Guest Photographers
September 24, 2014 - Handling Guest Photographers: Four Tips for Brides Let’s be honest, you are a celebrity on your wedding day (and rightfu...
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Elements of Great Photos
September 09, 2014 - Your wedding - your photos. They will live longer than a lifetime and provide dreams and nostalgia for generations to co...
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Tips to Include Your Pet in the Wedding
September 03, 2014 - Long before you were "the future Missus" or "engaged guy" you made a vow to care for your four-legged friend. This would...
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Seven Ways to Make a Dramatic Wedding Exit
September 01, 2014 - I know! You paid for the Honeymoon Suite upstairs from the reception. It's such an easy thing to leave the guests as the...
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U.S and Exotic! St. Croix
August 28, 2014 - Largest island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix has played host to Spain, Great Britain, The Netherlands, France, M...
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U.S. and Exotic! St. John, USVI
August 25, 2014 - St. John island, a short ferry ride from St. Thomas, was once 60% owned by Laurance Rockefeller. The multimillionaire do...
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U.S. and Exotic! Destination Weddings & Honeymoons!
August 22, 2014 - I nearly cried in joy when I read USA Today 's Honeymoon Destinations in the U.S. Virgin Islands! I thought of all kinds...
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Beautiful New Jersey!
August 14, 2014 - Face it! When most people who are NOT from New Jersey hear about our State, they laugh. They envision the smokestacks an...
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Good Things Come in Small Packages
July 27, 2014 - I realize that each wedding is a reflection of each couple's unique vision of what they want for the most important day...
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Finding Love in Faraway Places
May 25, 2014 - John and Kyler met in Afghanistan while John was in the military and Kyler was a civilian contractor in the Green Zone....
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Dance Lessons: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
May 22, 2014 - I currently have a great interactive tool that helps calculate the expenses for a wedding. All one does is input their t...
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Living in the Here and Now
May 08, 2014 - My youngest son was married in a civil ceremony in San Diego a few years ago. He now lives in Thailand with his beautifu...
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Everybody's a Photographer
May 05, 2014 - Nowadays, a good camera is well within the reach of just about anyone who wants to take a better picture. What does that...
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To-Dos Immediately After the Ceremony!
April 17, 2014 - 8 Things to Remember after the Wedding Ceremony There is so much going on the day of your wedding that things may slip y...
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East Meets West
April 09, 2014 - Japanese wedding traditions are spectacular, but recently many western components have been introduced into this lovely...
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Stress Free Brides and Their Secrets
April 08, 2014 - What do happy brides know that you need to know? How do you get the whole "wedding thing" under control? These brides (w...
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Israeli Wedding Gown Designers
March 30, 2014 - Unsung heroes in the wedding gown design category!
For those of you in the know, you've already zoomed into the TOTALLY...
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Top Ten Designers of Wedding Gowns
March 21, 2014 - I recently received an inquiry from a bride about photography for her wedding and happily answered, providing lots of in...
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Sparkle Plenty
March 07, 2014 - A big "Thank you" to the folks at VIP Magazine for providing a great Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project for Brides and Grooms...
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Color Fallout from NY Fashion Week!
March 04, 2014 - FASHION COLOR REPORT FALL 2014
Fall 2014: Color that Transcends Time and Place Top 10 Women's Colors Whether it was a...
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Wedding Canopies: A Preserved Tradition Becomes Contemporary
February 19, 2014 - Wedding canopies! Aren't they show-stoppingly beautiful! Decorated with flowers, branches, lights, and flowing, gauzy ma...
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Wedding Photography Styles
February 11, 2014 - There you are - you've found the perfect professional photographer for your wedding and now you are in an interview with...
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Saving Wedding Budget Dollars
January 23, 2014 - What's your wedding budget? is it $10,000? Is it $100,000? Whatever it may be, keeping careful tabs on the running total...
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Love is Lovelier, the Second Time Around
January 22, 2014 - Let's face it, as blissful as weddings are, the divorce rate in the U.S. is still a factor in our lives. Luckily, there'...
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Everything Old Is New Again
January 18, 2014 - Vintage is in! I go through a lot of wedding listings so I can stay up to date on wedding trends and I'm finding more an...
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Isn't It Romantic?
January 14, 2014 - Weddings are the culmination of romance. Most brides envision her day as a wonderful fairytale complete with dreamy scen...
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AFTER the Wedding
January 08, 2014 - Post Wedding To-Do’s After months of planning, the big day has come and gone. You have adventured off to your honeymoon...
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Why Choose a Professional?
January 05, 2014 - The one day in your life you will never forget. Hiring a professional insures your memories are safe. You know you want...
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Seven Reasons Why Hiring an Amateur Photographer for your Wedding is a Huge Mistake
December 16, 2013 - A big "Thank You" to Stephanie Padovani of Book More Brides for providing our guest blog today! http://www.bookmorebride...
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The Bride Wore UGG
November 22, 2013 - I have a great deal of admiration for women who discard fashion in favor of comfort. I always WANT to be comfortable but...
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Fun AND Elegance
October 24, 2013 - I've always thought elegance was a fun thing to do... when I played dress-up; and I tend to think of elegant as being ju...
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2014 Hot Wedding Trends
October 14, 2013 - 7 Red Hot Wedding Trends For 2014
Want to know what to expect in planning a wedding for next year?
Thankfully, Laura C...
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Scotland in New Jersey!
October 07, 2013 - I shot a wedding last weekend. Well! What else is new?!? I shoot weddings almost every weekend - but this one was just a...
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Sit Down or Buffet?
October 04, 2013 - Sit Down Dinner or Buffet Style? Picture this, you are greeting guests, slipping off your wedding shoes to prevent any c...
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Price versus Value
October 02, 2013 - Well, here it is - October! More couples are registering on wedding resource pages and it will ramp up now through Sprin...
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Top Designer Colors for Spring 2014
September 24, 2013 - Each Spring, brides look to the coming colors of the season to really create some up-to-date memories for their weddings...
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Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations - No. 9
September 19, 2013 - Hyatt Regency Aruba
Hyatt Regency Aruba Beach Resort & Casino Palm Beach, Aruba Some honeymooners are looking for an...
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Top 15 Questions to ask your Band or DJ
September 11, 2013 - Top 15 Questions to ask your Band or DJ!
Your wedding date is quickly approaching and you are making your final decisio...
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Wedding Reception Playlist
September 05, 2013 - Another fantastic piece of advice from Philadelphia Wedding!
Your Wedding Reception Playlist! Sometimes planning your w...
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Ancient Chinese Lore
August 14, 2013 - In all my years of photographing weddings, I have never seen anything like this before! I was standing behind the Offici...
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A Wild and Crazy Bunch
August 06, 2013 - What could possibly be the most fun you could have at a wedding? And consider that you are not related, do not work with...
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Marry Me, Again
July 21, 2013 - For all the weddings I shoot, there is something very special about a vow renewal. It is a reaffirmation that the choice...
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Who Pays for What?
July 04, 2013 - Ever a source for amazing information, VIP Magazine - Philadelphia Wedding, has done it again. A traditional wedding is...
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Expectations for the Groom
June 27, 2013 - Is it true? Are you just expected to show up? Well, that is ONE of the necessary items to make sure a wedding goes smoot...
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Legally Married!
June 13, 2013 - Joe contacted me from out of the blue. He couldn't remember how he found my name or my website and the details he provid...
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More than a Hobby
May 13, 2013 - MORE THAN A HOBBY – LESS THAN GLOBAL FAME
Often, potential brides ask me, “Is this a hobby for you?”
Let me explain. B...
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A rehearsal Dinner Primer
May 09, 2013 - A Rehearsal Dinner Primer Traditionally the rehearsal dinner is the night before the wedding. Although, some couples are...
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Strategic Partnerships
February 25, 2013 - It's called networking. You know, when someone you know, knows someone else, who knows someone else who has a need that...
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