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Amanda Fitzsimmons

1 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Come for the Bali Backdrop, Stay for the Dreamy Black Tie Affair

You all are in for such a treat because today we are diving into three insanely beautiful features from friend and photographer extraordinaire, Erich McVey. First up is a destination affair like no other. When we think of Bali, it’s all tropical beaches and lush greenery and this wedding definitely has all of that. BUT, …

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1 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Our $18K Wedding In Los Angeles Was Full Of Love (And Tacos)

Rosie, Marketing Manager & Justin, Athletic Director Sum-up of the wedding vibe: Colorful DIY mash-up of new and old traditions in an updated historical church. Planned budget: $20,000 Actual budget: $18,000 Number of guests: 165 LOCATION: Highland Park, California Where we allocated the most funds: The venue! At first we were going to go with something that …

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1 Jun | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

A Miami Backyard that Begs for Margaritas and Chill

School’s almost out, the sun is shining bright and the margs are full, cold and with a hearty dose of salt – if only I had a backyard that looks like Amanda’s over at Fashionable Hostess! Seeing that she probably wouldn’t love it if I pitched a tent, I’m doing the next best thing and diving …

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31 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Should I Let My Guests Use an Invitation for Someone I Didn’t Invite?

Q: I’m getting married in about two-and-a-half months (yay!), and the RSVPs are starting to roll in. We are very excited about our celebration coming up, but I have a question about whether it is appropriate for a guest to “redesignate” an invitation. My mom’s close friend (and her family) have been invited to our …

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31 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

If You Love White Decor, This Home Will WOW You.

When I first reached out to Sonja over at JS Life & Style about potentially sharing her home with us, it was in thanks to her amazing dining room that I spotted on insta. The chandelier, the rustic wooden table, the chic approachability. Beyond. When I saw all of the imagery though, I was hard-pressed …

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31 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Vintage Styled Wedding Inspired by Family

From Sara of One Love Photography… Family is the most important thing to us; having our wedding reception at the same venue where my parents were married was a dream. We also worked hard to make the ceremony a reflection of our beliefs as a couple – the wedding took place in a glass chapel …

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31 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

This Is What Genderless Posing Looks Like

We’ve heard you, and we’re right there with you: Conventional, gendered wedding posing can be All The Weirds. Marriages don’t look like they did in the 1950s anymore, so why do the photos have to? My husband and I, who are the most awkward people in the world, tried out ALL the go-to wedding shots: …

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31 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

Perhaps the Most Beautiful Vows We’ve Ever Heard

If you only scroll through the gorgeous imagery by Kelsey Holder, you’ll fall in love. If you scroll through the gorgeous imagery and then watch the AHHH-mazing video from Anchor Pictures, you will be truly moved. The vows…”I promise to never settle for anything but our best. Even though our best will be beautifully imperfect,”…are …

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30 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

What Does The Wedding Industry Have Against My Size 18 Body?

I want to start by saying that I love my body and I love to shop for clothes. But it wasn’t always that way. I have always been tall and curvy, so finding garments that fit my body has always been a challenge. As a teen in the 1990s, I probably struggled the most, even …

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30 May | Amanda Fitzsimmons | No Comments

A Morning Wedding With A Doughnut Brunch

From the Bride… We liked the idea of having a morning ceremony and hosting a brunch reception afterwards not only because we love brunch food and mimosas, but because it would allow us to spend all day with our friends and family. It was the perfect decision for us, and the Four Seasons did an …

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