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Do you miss wedding planning?

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While planning my wedding, I heard over and over from married friends how much they missed that part of the process. It had been stressful at the time, but once it was all over they were left with a bit of a hangover. They were sad to see the planning go.

What do you think? Have you heard the same? Did you have that experience yourself? If you could, would you go back and plan it all over again?

I maybe shouldn’t admit it, but my reaction was more of the opposite. The day I was able to wake up and just be married, to go back to our lives… I felt like doing a little dance.

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Love // Scottish & Australian Wedding Inspiration

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Rachael and Luke’s beautiful seaside wedding was a nod to their heritage, both Scottish and Australian. The wedding took place in the groom’s home, Australia, and he and his groomsmen wore the bride’s family’s traditional Scottish tartan kilts.

But more than anything, this wedding at Wylie’s Baths in Coogee, Sydney proves that the perfect location and just a few truly meaningful details really can make the day.

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Love // Barn Wedding Inspiration

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This wedding was so pretty I just had to get in touch with the bride. You can read all of her answers and advice to other brides below — while you gawk!

Wow, that venue! It’s amazing. How did you decide on it? Were there any particular challenges you ran into with the location?
Colin and I both love the outdoors and we liked the idea of having the ceremony and celebration at one location. The Morton Barns really lent itself to this (not to mention the amazing lodge we all stayed at). The weather in Nebraska is always unpredictable and initially I was a bit nervous about an outdoor ceremony in October but we couldn’t see ourselves doing anything else, so I didn’t worry about it. The day of, it was a little chilly but our hearts were so warm that it didn’t matter!

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Your wedding was beautiful.* Looking back, what is your favorite part of the day?
It’s hard to pick just one part! But, if I have to choose…I’d say the ceremony. To have all of the people who mean the world to us present to celebrate our love was almost overwhelming. When they opened the barn doors I was overwhelmed with joy and then I saw Colin… I will never forget that moment. At one point, when we were saying our vows, we heard an owl hooting and then a marching band started playing. There was just so much amazing energy; I never wanted it to end.

*None of this would have come together without my mother. She helped us carry out our dream…and really was the one who connected us to our vendors.

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How to Choose the Best Wedding Photographer

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First things first. What draws your eye? Not all photographers are the same. Visit a variety of wedding blogs to get an idea of what you really love, then search for photographers with a similar style.

Think about your budget (but don’t let that discourage you).  Are you crazy for Jose Villa and Tec Petaja?  Search for a photographer who shoots film.  Do you want to emulate Max Wanger’s quirky brilliance or Our Labor of Love’s vintage beauty?  There is a photographer out there for every budget.  You might not get a carbon copy of the famous photog you love, but you can look to replicate the qualities that drew you to them in the first place.

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Love // Let the party begin…

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Before I run off to celebrate the day, I couldn’t help but share this rad pink inspiration shoot, taken at Graffiti Cafe in LA…

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Love // Baker Park Wedding Inspiration

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I won’t say I’m biased (because really, just look at those two) but would you guess that this adorable little wedding took place just down the road?

I’m so proud.

Jennifer and Alex met right here in Frederick (ahem, at one of my favorite restaurants) and even though they had already eloped, they wanted to hold an intimate celebration with family and friends in the place where Alex had proposed… Baker Park. (You can — and should — read the whole sweet story here.)

When the day came, the super cute couple incorporated so many great Frederick details, I’m dying. From the pedicabs to the McCutcheon’s cider they served at their reception, the party just reeks of this little town that I love, and I can’t get enough…

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5 tips for setting and sticking to your wedding budget

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Hey guys! Be sure not to miss this guest post I was honored to share over on the Wedding Party Blog.

I’m far from an expert on this subject, but I did learn a ton the hard way. Hopefully these five little tips can help you in all planning your own big day.

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Love // A Surprise Proposal

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It takes a special guy to go to all the trouble of planning a surprise proposal… and an even more special guy to know that the presence of friends and family will make it all the better.

PJ knew that Peggy’s birthday would be the perfect day to pop the question without her guessing his intent… so he hired an amazing photographer and set the stage, including signs asking, “Will you marry me?” and even one proclaiming “Woo hoo!”

And he didn’t miss a detail… with pictures of their relationship strung with lights, and an extra special ring box that you have to see…

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Guest Post: Engagement Party 101

I’m so excited to have Stephanie here today from the Wedding Party Blog to talk to you about a few of the many details that go into throwing the perfect engagement party! Since I didn’t have one myself, it’s awesome to have an expert in the house to give us all a little lesson… so take it away, Stephanie, I can’t wait!

So you just got the ring – congratulations! Now comes the first big event (of many!) you’ll be planning in preparation for your wedding: your engagement party! But you may be asking yourself – what the heck do I need to do to plan my engagement party, who do I invite, and what do I wear?! (Among other questions of course…) Here’s an overview of engagement parties, and everything you need to know to make yours amazing!

Engagement parties are traditionally the first big get-together that celebrates you and your new fiance’s status as an engaged couple. You should invite your friends and family across every generation! Usually, it’s acceptable to invite people you may not actually end up inviting to the wedding, as it’s assumed you may not have a guest list finalized by then. However, it’s important to note that you should do what makes you feel comfortable – if there are certain people you know you’re not inviting to your wedding, it may be prudent to just let them know of your engagement via Facebook.

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Traditionally, the parents of the bride and groom foots the bill for the engagement party, but it’s become more common for the couple to throw the party. There are a couple benefits to either – if your parents are footing the bill, you of course get the free engagement party! However, if you’re throwing the party, you may have more power over details like the guest list, venue, etc.

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An Invitation and an Honor

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Hey — are you in the Baltimore area? Because if you are, I’d love to see you at the Two Bright Lights Bootcamp in Baltimore next week! If you’re a photographer, vendor, or editor, the event will be an awesome opportunity to network and learn a little more about using this little tool — given the fact that they’ve totally revolutionized the way wedding publications accept submissions, it’s possible that you might have seen them around. I’m honored to be co-hosting, and can’t wait to see you there!

You can pick up your free tickets here — and hurry, these things always seem to go so fast.

And on another note, I’m proud to say that A Thousand Threads has been listed as one of the top 100 food blogs to follow in 2013 here! I’ll try to live up to the honor this year — so stay tuned. I already have a few things in the works!

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