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10 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

How To Get Extra Emotional Wedding Photos

Traditions and I have a… complicated relationship. Growing up as the only latchkey kid with a single mom (and then shortly thereafter as an orphan) in a community filled with stereotypical nuclear families prompted me lean into my rebel tendencies hard. If I could never really be like everyone, I was going to take that to …

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10 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

5 Rules for Spring Cleaning Your Closet

Now that spring is officially amongst us (even though the weather says different), it is the perfect time of the year to do a big cleaning and purge all the items that you haven’t touched in years. We’re talking about those shoes that are collecting dust by the day or the shirts that are clogging …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

How Much Do You Spend On Wedding Gifts?

I’m taking a break from my normal advice-giving beat to delve into a question that evades advice—how much are people really spending on wedding gifts? We’ve had some quality wedding budget real talk, but we haven’t ever tackled the wedding gifts issue. There aren’t a lot of legitimate rules around wedding gifts. The WIC will spout endless …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Kate Spade Meets Garden Party at This Southern Soiree

Bold black and white stripes, monogrammed everything, bright and colorful florals, plus a dash of Southern charm – what is not to love about this Kate Spade inspired wedding? Dana Cubbage Weddings captured the darling féte planned by Ooh! Events, and with its sweet personality and happy vibes, this gallery is sure to make your day…It …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Himalayan Sea Salt Played a MAJOR Roll in this Wedding…and It’s Stunning

I bet you’ve never seen Himalayan Sea Salt used quite like this awesomeness made gorgeous at the hands of Laura Hooper Calligraphy. Mixed with copper, lush florals by Sweet Root Village and the best ever escort card display, this black tie celebration planned by Grit & Grace Inc, combines creativity and the most elegant Washington D.C. …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Showcase Your Love of Snacks on Your Wedding Day

The food at a wedding is one of the most important aspects of the big day. And while the main dish is the focus, it doesn’t have to be the only food element present. If you love snacking (we’re right there with you!), why not incorporate that love into your wedding day? Guests will love …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Bring On The Beautiful Blues With This Backyard Inspired Wedding!

Bring on the blues! I hadn’t even seen the pics but already knew this wedding right here was going to be a favorite as soon as I read the Bride’s description of her special day (think chinoiserie vases, long sky-blue runners with a dark blue flourished monogram). But then I looked through Hello Blue Photo’s …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

This Mudroom (and the Rest of the Home) Will Stop You Dead in Your Tracks

Welcome to your dream home. It’s a stunning mix of pattern and pastels designed by Bria Hammel Interiors. The wallpaper is insane, the periwinkle is abundant and the mudroom will stop you dead in your tracks…it’s that good. Take the full tour of this Minneapolis home captured by Spacecrafting and just try to pick a …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Sometimes the Prettiest Weddings Come in the Smallest Packages

One of my favorite quotes is from Whitney Leigh Morris who says, “You don’t need to live large to live beautifully,” and that is absolutely true of this intimate wedding. The couple had just their immediate families in attendance at their Calistoga Ranch nuptials, but the team at Garden Party made sure it was everything …

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9 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our $3K San Francisco City Hall Wedding Was Colorful and Joyful

rumana, healthcare delivery & mat, renewable energy Sum-up of the wedding vibe: Light-hearted and happy! Planned budget: $3,000 Actual budget: $3,000 Number of guests: 6 LOCATION: San Francisco, California Where we allocated the most funds: Celebratory dinner at Acquerello! Where we allocated the least funds: Not sure… we didn’t shortchange anything. Our rings were probably the least expensive, …

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