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Top Ten BEST Arizona Wedding Venues with a View Our state is undeniably gorgeous… so it’s not always easy to pick a place to get married to your boo thang. There are literally hundreds of options. To help you out, I gathered up a list of the top ten BEST Arizona wedding venues with a […]

Top Ten BEST Arizona Wedding Venues with a Beautiful View!

Wedding Planning

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Gorgeous Forest Wedding Venues in Arizona | Aldea Weddings in the Woods I’ve shot a TON of weddings at this space and just wanted to give it a little shoutout in case you’re looking at forest wedding venues in Arizona! I truly think Aldea Weddings in the Woods is one of the best Northern Arizona […]

GORGEOUS Forest Wedding Venues in Arizona | Aldea Weddings in the Woods

Wedding Planning

Aldea Weddings In The Woods

If you’re planning an engagement photoshoot in Flagstaff AZ – THIS IS FOR YOU. Consider this a catch-all guide full of the best resources to help you get beautiful pics of you & your fave person. I’ve compiled my fave tips for a couples photoshoot in Arizona. We’re gonna cover where to eat in Flagstaff, […]

Planning an Engagement Photoshoot in Flagstaff, AZ: What to Wear & More Tips!

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Are you planning a summer wedding in Arizona? You’ll def need to consider how hot it gets during the May – September months. Not only do you want to keep your guests cool at an outdoor wedding, you also want to protect them (and yourself!) from heatstroke!! If you’re from out of town, just know… […]

Planning a Summer Wedding in Arizona: Tips from an AZ Photographer

Wedding Planning

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It’s no secret I loooooove a good under the veil wedding photo moment!! So I compiled my fave wedding veil photo inspiration with some of the most stunning brides ever. Seriously, these people are gorgeous. I’m obsessed with them AND their veils. I love the extra drama that a veil adds to your wedding day […]

Wedding Veil Photo Inspiration + Tips | To Veil or Not to Veil?

Real Weddings

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Spotlight on a Unique Wedding Venue in Arizona: Villa Sienna There are tons of unique wedding venues in Arizona but one of my favorites is based in Gilbert, AZ! Villa Siena has an amazing space if you’re planning a garden wedding in Arizona. It also has great inspo if you just want some outdoor rustic […]

One of My Fave Unique Wedding Venues in Arizona: Villa Sienna

Real Weddings

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Whether you pop the question overlooking the Grand Canyon or downtown at your favorite restaurant, the location is just a bonus. What really matters is that the two of you found something great – a rare relationship worth holding onto. That being said, this moment calls for some planning. You want the whole proposal to […]

How to Plan a Perfect Proposal

Couples, Engagements

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Emily & Chris I am sooo in love with this colorful take on a boho wedding theme! Emily and Chris are one of a kind. They have a special kind of love that simply radiates from their faces. I had no trouble at all finding candid intimate moments with these two. They relished every minute […]

Colorful Boho Wedding

Real Weddings

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“When you want something, all the universe conspires with you to achieve it. Each thing has to transform itself into something better until someday the soul of the world becomes one thing only.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist   What do you imagine for your wedding day? An epic cliffside elopement? An intimate downtown gathering at […]

How to Get Married During the Pandemic

Couples, Real Weddings

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Monica and Dominic had quite the journey leading up to their engagement. But WOW, was it all worth it! Their beginning was serendipitous. After giving up on most of the dating sites, Monica gave it one last shot on Hinge thinking nothing would actually come of it. But when Dominic’s photo popped up, she thought, […]

How to Personalize Your Marriage Proposal

Couples, Engagements

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