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March2018

5 Mar | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

4 Reasons Your Bridesmaids Will Love This New Dress Collection

We know and love Brideside as that awesome boutique that changed the way we do bridesmaid dress shopping. (It’s online, you guys.) So when they announced they would be launching their very own collection of gorgeous gowns, you know we couldn’t wait to check out the goods. The result? 28 seriously stunning creations in 24 beautiful colors, …

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5 Mar | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

This Wedding Is a Hole in One in Our Book!

A shared love of golf led these two cuties to Green Spring Valley Hunt Club when planning their wedding day alongside A. Dominick Events. With its crisp color palette, fun geometric linens by La Tavola Fine Linen Rental, classic invitation suite by Cheree Berry Paper, and eye-catching hanging lantern installation, this wedding captured by Abby …

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5 Mar | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

The Best (And Worst) Ways To Spend Your Wedding Budget

As someone who firmly believes in learning from your mistakes and doing better next time, I am, six years later, still frustrated that planning a wedding, theoretically, has no “next time.” This of course, is a frustration that the wedding industry loves to threaten us with: “It’s the only chance to wear the gowns of …

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4 Mar | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Say Farewell to Friends with a Tropical Brunch + Hello to Newlywed Bliss with a Fab Beach Day

Planning a destination wedding? Take notes, because this is how it’s done. All the elements — from the sailing and welcome dinner to the rehearsal dinner and beach bonfire to the stunning wedding day itself — made for the absolute perfect wedding weekend in Bermuda. But, we’re not done quite yet. There’s still the fabulous …

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3 Mar | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

This Day Will Leave You Dreaming of Saying “I Do” in Bermuda!

If you’ve been following along, you’ve seen Barbara and Dane’s gorgeous welcome party and rehearsal dinner, but today is the day you’ve been waiting for: the wedding. From the stunning ceremony at the Unfinished Church to portraits at some of the island’s most scenic locales (a moon gate at Gibbon’s Gardens to signify good luck and …

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2 Mar | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

How to Make the Most of Your Wedding Weekend (Hint: Beach Bonfire Rehearsal Dinner!)

Yesterday, we shared Barbara and Dane’s wedding weekend kickoff: a sunset sail around the islands of Bermuda followed by a tropical, al fresco dinner party under the stars. And today, you’re in for a treat, because we’re continuing the festivities with fabulous bridal party funny and a beach bonfire in the sand, all captured by …

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2 Mar | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Finding the Most Picturesque Wedding Venue Via Pinterest

Social Media is more than just pretty pictures and this Sonoma wedding is the living proof. After finding their perfect venue, Annadel Estate Winery, on Pinterest, this couple began vetting a rockstar team of vendors through Instagram. Crafted by Alicia K Designs, with florals by Loop Event Arts and Brett Heidebrecht’s beautiful imagery, this California …

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2 Mar | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

APW Happy Hour

Hey APW, If you’ve been following along with APW’s Instagram Stories this week, then you know Meg and I have been in Palm Springs for Alt Summit for the last five days, rubbing elbows with other creative entrepreneurs, and listening to some of the smartest women we know share their hard-earned wisdom and information. (Highlights included …

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2 Mar | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Indian Summer Days Are Officially the Best for Engagement Sessions

When first seeing the gorgeousness that is Pauline and Tim’s engagement session, I immediately thought, “I want to be best friends with them.” And as soon as you see it for yourself, you’ll be thinking the same thing, too. Their energy is so full of love and joy, and it radiates in every single photo. …

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2 Mar | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our $35K Palm Springs Weekend Fiesta

charlene, Marketing manager & randy, sous chef Sum-up of the wedding vibe: We made Palm Springs our own weekend fiesta! Planned budget: $32,000 Actual budget: $35,000 Number of guests: 127 LOCATION: Palm Springs, California Where we allocated the most funds: We allocated most of our funds toward the reception venue (food, open bar, and venue) alongside buying out …

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