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Amanda Fitzsimmons

29 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

A Cheat Sheet for Tipping Wedding Vendors

Clients ask me all sorts of questions about tipping wedding vendors, mostly because there’s lots of conflicting information out there about how it should be done. Who gets tipped? How much? When? Cash? Gifts? Reviews? Let’s break down the basics, and once we’ve done that, I’ll give you a wedding vendor tipping cheat sheet, just to …

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27 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

14 Gowns That Prove Sexy + Sophisticated CAN Co-Exist

Wedding days are for knocking the socks off of everyone you know – and we all know that takes a certain amount of sexy. But if you’re worried you can’t merge your dream of a sophisticated bride with your sassy side, we’ve got you covered. From two-piece beauties to illusion backs, see 14 gowns that …

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26 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Happy Hour

Hey APW! As you know, I spent basically all of last year being a surrogate wedding planner to all my best people (that’s me dancing at my BFF’s wedding above). And man, did it ever remind me a) how frustrating it can be to find wedding vendors outside of major metropolitan areas and b) how …

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26 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

This Wedding Was Inspired by the Most Gorgeous Floral Gown

We can’t dive into this castle wedding without starting with the most gorgeous floral Lazaro gown that inspired the day. It’s watercolor pastel blooms are carried through every last detail planned by Lovely Day along with floral design by Ponk Rentals. If you are a lover of fresh garden blooms, insanely romantic details and a fairytale backdrop, then …

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26 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Get Ready to Pin This Sophisticated Honeymoon Editorial

If you saw the wedding editorial this morning, you know just how beautiful the inspiration shoots coming out of the Donny Zavala Workshop are, and this honeymoon session captured by the photographer is no exception. Imagine all the sophistication of Jackie O. set against the splendor of the Malibu mountains – incredible, right? Styled by Joy …

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26 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Old World Style Meets Modern Elements + We’re More Than Obsessed

To say we’re obsessed with this Musat Bridal wedding dress doesn’t cut it. It has all the sexy-Greek-goddess vibes with the plunging neckline and gorgeous draped back. And the jaw-dropping gown is just the start of this romantic, old-world style meets modern elements editorial designed and directed by none other than the incredible Joy Proctor …

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26 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our $22K Wedding Blended Southern Charm and Queer Oakland

Jeana, community college Program Manager & Graham, director/producer SUM-UP OF THE WEDDING VIBE: Steel Magnolias Deep Southern charm meets chic and queer Oakland. PLANNED BUDGET: $20,000 ACTUAL BUDGET: $22,000 NUMBER OF GUESTS: 130 LOCATION: Oakland, California Where we allocated the most funds: Venue, photographer, wine, flowers, and food. Where we allocated the least funds: Extra up lighting, $100. Cake, $100: We …

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25 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Is It Sexist That My In-Laws Expect MY Parents to Bankroll Our Wedding?

Q: How do I address/wrap my mind around/share with my parents that my fiancé’s parents believe that the bride’s family is responsible for paying for our entire wedding? My fiancé and I got engaged on Thanksgiving, and we spent the day celebrating with his parents, who could not have seemed more overjoyed for our engagement. Our …

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25 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

This Custom Pearl Wedding Dress is Only the Beginning

When you are planning a gorgeous outdoor wedding, waking up to torrential downpours can be a bit of a nightmare. Cue plan B which is so gorgeous, you would never guess it wasn’t in the works from the beginning. Rockstar vendors like A Charleston Bride and Blossoms Events have everything to do with this rainy …

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25 Jan | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

An Elopement so Beautiful, We Thought It Was an Inspo Sesh

Friends, this is not a styled shoot. I repeat, this is NOT a styled shoot. Ana and Stephen chose to elope at Kilchurn Castle in the picturesque Scottish Highlands, only bringing along Lilli Kad to photograph their intimate exchange of vows and celebratory dinner. And it’s all just so darn romantic, we might cry. We’re …

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