THE JOURNAL

Elopement vs Micro Wedding vs Traditional Wedding A photographer’s perspective Last week we covered a HUGE topic when it comes to wedding planning: setting a realistic budget. I chatted about all the things that go into a traditional wedding and what those costs look like for a 100-150 guest list. We learned that one third […]

How to Make a Realistic Wedding Budget For a wedding in North Carolina Your wedding budget is probably one of the biggest factors that affect all the decisions you make when planning your wedding. And for good reason! In an article I recently read, they mentioned that one third of couples admitted their original wedding […]

First 6 Things to do After Getting Engaged Ahh!! They finally asked and you said YES!! Time to show off that ring on your finger! Start all things wedding planning….right? But where to start first? Most likely this is the first wedding you’ve ever needed to plan (and hey, if it’s not, that’s okay too! […]

Things to Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Venue: From a Photographer’s Perspective For most couples, choosing their wedding venue is the FIRST thing they do after deciding on a date for their wedding. This makes total sense! Before you can begin envisioning your wedding day, you have to know where it’s going to take place! […]

Lake Lure Wedding Olga + Colin Olga and Colin’s Lake Lure wedding was intimate and magical. As the twinkle lights sparkled over their reception, Olga told everyone, “This is exactly how I envisioned it!” I was so happy that her wedding day dreams had come true. With less than twenty people in attendance, the day […]