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Amanda Fitzsimmons

6 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our Intimate Jewish Wedding In A Greenhouse On The Coast

Shir, Plant Manager & Benjamin, Operations Manager Sum-up of the wedding vibe: An intimate, relaxed, California greenhouse wedding. Number of guests: 40 LOCATION: Half Moon Bay, California Where we allocated the most funds: Dinner reception, which was $5,000. Where we allocated the least funds: We entered ourselves in wedding competition for free wedding photography and won! The photographers …

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5 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

5 Questions Most Wedding Guests Will Ask + How To Answer Them

If there’s ever a time that you don’t want to be bogged down with questions… it’s while you’re planning your wedding. But chances are, you’re going to have a handful of guests checking in with you. Do your best to avoid every guest (and their mama) calling and texting you by providing this info clearly …

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5 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

From the Petals to the Puppy, This Engagement is Pure Perfection

Well, I think we’ve found one of my favorite engagement shoots yet. Between the vibrant colors, gorgeous florals, the Palm Springs setting and the chic style, it’s pretty darn close to perfect. But wait, there’s one more piece. And it’s this puppy. I’m left speechless… bumping this shoot by Rebecca Yale to beyond perfect and …

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5 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Why Saying NO Is Important in the Workplace + How To Do it the Right Way

It’s no surprise that many of us have a hard time saying no. That tiny two-letter word can come with loads of guilt and shame, especially if for those of us who are prone to compassion and empathy (raised hand over here!). Simply put, we want to preserve our relationships—whether personal or work related; whether …

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5 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Jet-Setting to the Heart of Bangkok for a Romantic Destination Affair

Bangkok will most certainly be on your radar after a quick perusal of this gorgeous destination affair captured by Czar Goss. Bringing together friends and family from near and far, this Bride and Groom set their sites on Thailand for a truly romantic affair planned by Sarah Park Events. Stationery in a sea of pretty …

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5 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

How to Incorporate Lawn Games Into Your Wedding Without Wrecking Your Design

Summer months are among the most popular dates for weddings and for good reason – there is a happiness and blissfulness in the air during those warm summer days in general, but even more so when you add love to the mix. Adding aspects of fun, like a game of croquet or ring toss, to …

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5 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Wedding Registry Must-Haves for the Modern Hostess

We all know that hosting an epic dinner party takes more than just pinning “table designs” and sending out invites, but if you’re lost on how to channel that hostessing goddess you always knew you were, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Wayfair Registry for a little guide on getting started. They have all …

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5 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

My Partner Wants an After-Party and I’m the Bad Guy

Q: We have to be out of our venue by 10 p.m., and my fiancé really wants a wedding after-party. This is super important to him. When I said I didn’t want an after-party, he looked heartbroken and deprived, like I’d forbidden him from having any fun on our wedding day. His reasons for wanting …

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5 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

A Wedding Registry With Beautiful Handmade Goods That Gives Backs!

Have you heard?! The Little Market offers a wedding registry option and sells beautiful handmade items for your home all while giving opportunity to women artisans from around the world. Talk about a gift that keeps on giving! From gorgeous ceramic dinnerware handmade in Morocco to hand-woven laundry baskets from Senegal, The Little Market has endless items …

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5 Apr | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

We Wish This Wedding Feature Never Had To End – We Can’t Stop Staring!

This is one of those posts that I wanted to go on forever. I wanted to use every.single.one of Ether & Smith’s photos because every single one is simply stunning. Look at this Bride and her ladies? Does it get any chicer!? And that’s just the beginning. So it’s no surprise we chose this celebration …

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