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If you’re looking for a place to elope in San Luis Obispo, I highly recommend a Pismo Beach elopement. There really are so many gorgeous spots to elope in SLO though!! From the rolling hills, the rugged coastline, to the dunes, and adorable downtown areas, it’s basically a dream!! In Lauren and Dillon’s case, they […]

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This River Highlands Ranch wedding was one of my favorite weddings EVER!!! Mallory & Stephen are two of the most genuine and fun loving humans!!!!  Love & baseball  Their love story is rooted in their shared love of sports, particularly baseball & softball!!! Not only were each of them incredible athletes, but they actually met […]

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Okay so now that you’ve read about the considerations in Part 1, let’s walk through a Wedding Day timeline example!! The Scenario So let’s say the sun sets at 8pm, the couple is doing a first look, their getting ready space, ceremony and venue are at the same location, and they have a relatively small […]

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If you’re wondering how to build the perfect wedding day timeline – this is for you!!! While I highly recommend having a planner or coordinator assist you with creating the timeline, I wanted to share some step by step tips on how to think about it!!!  So let’s start with the main events you should […]

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Here are some questions to ask your wedding photographer and things to consider in general when deciding if someone is right for you!!! 1. Style. Okay, so obviously the first thing that likely draws you to a certain photographer is their style!!! Sometimes people don’t consider this enough though! First, make sure you identify exactly […]

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Dreaming of a California redwoods wedding or elopement? This is your inspiration right here!!! These two SLO locals (ie slocals!!)  traveled to the Santa Cruz mountains for this stunning day!!! Their happiness is beyond contagious! Forever dreaming of magical days under the redwood canopy with incredible people like these two!! I feel beyond blessed to […]

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Ever dreamt of a Santa Cruz Elopement on the beach?!! If so, all the inspiration you need is here. Spending the day with Jayda and Lez soaking in the sun and love they have for each other was the absolute best! Jayda & Lez are hands down two of the cutest people ever!! Jayda’s giggles […]

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If you’re looking for easy ways to have an eco-friendly wedding (i.e a sustainable wedding!), you’re in the right place! While there are so many ways to ensure your wedding is environmentally conscious, I wanted to share a list of quick and EASY ways to do so!!! I highly encourage you to do further research, […]