15 Essential Tips for Planning Your Multicultural Wedding

15 Essential Tips for Planning Your Multicultural Wedding

I am a second-generation Mexican woman dating a half-Filipino man. I know at the end of the day that he is my forever person and that one day we will be planning a multicultural wedding together. While it’s an exciting and rewarding experience, it also comes with its own unique set of challenges. So what…

How To Choose Your Perfect Wedding Photographer

How To Choose Your Perfect Wedding Photographer

There’s so much care and consideration that goes into choosing every aspect of your wedding day. Every single detail gets taken into consideration down to the color and texture of the napkins. Once the day comes, you’ll be focused on being present, enjoying time with friend and family, and celebrating being newlyweds. At the end…

How to Include Your Pets On Your Wedding Day

How to Include Your Pets On Your Wedding Day

For many couples, pets are considered members of their family. Which makes sense why you’d want to include your pets on your wedding day; they’re part of your story! Let’s dive right into how to make your big day purrfect with your pet! Have them at the getting ready The easiest way to have your…

25+ Best Portland Wedding Venues [UPDATED FOR 2025]

25+ Best Portland Wedding Venues [UPDATED FOR 2025]

When planning your dream wedding in Portland, the venue is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The city and its surroundings are home to a variety of wedding venues, each offering unique vibes, breathtaking backdrops, and an atmosphere perfect for editorial-style photos. Whether you’re after luxurious elegance, rustic charm, or modern sophistication, Portland…

Mount Rainier Elopement Guide + Pricing

Mount Rainier Elopement Guide + Pricing

With incredible mountain views, wildflowers, snow capped peaks, and the occasional wildlife… it’s obvious to see why Mount Rainier is such an incredible location for your intimate elopement. Allow me to help you plan from start to finish, along with helpful information from choosing the time of year, picking the perfect location for your wedding…

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Best Portland Engagement Photo Locations in Oregon

If you’re here that can only mean one thing… you’re engaged! Congratulations! There’s a lot to come with planning with a wedding and finalizing all those special little details, but let’s get right to the fun part: the engagement photos! You’ll want to have some professional photos for your save the dates or maybe just…

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10 Best Indoor Portland Wedding Venues for the Rainy Season

You know what they say, “rain on your wedding day is good luck!” That may be true, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you want to end up drenched while you’re all dolled up! We all know that Oregon weather can be pretty fickle, especially during the Winter months. Oftentimes people opt to get married during…

Best Unique & Hip Wedding Venues in Southern California

Best Unique & Hip Wedding Venues in Southern California

What are the best wedding venues in Southern California? Well, much like how Lydia Deetz says, “I, myself, am (a fan of the) strange and unusual.” Yeah, I know that’s not exactly how the quote goes but what I’m trying to say is I’m a big fan of the non-traditional, do-it-your-own-way attitude when it comes…