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The Pink, Barbie-Inspired Wedding of Your Girly Dreams

This pink and turquoise Barbiecore wedding is over-the-top in the best way.

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Jade Elora

Aug 26, 20213 min

13 Ways to Make Your Wedding Accessible

If you're getting married, don't forget to accommodate your disabled guests. Here's a few little details you may have forgotten.

Jade Elora

Mar 19, 20213 min

The Best LA Wedding Dress Stores for Unique Looks

If you want a plain white dress for a few thousand dollars, it’s easy to find exactly what you’re looking for. But if you’re looking for...

Jade Elora

Apr 14, 20202 min

How to Try On Wedding Dresses From Home

It’s pretty hard to say yes to the dress if you can’t even leave the house. Luckily, you don’t have to go to a bridal salon to start...

Ask A Pro: How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost in LA?

Jade Elora

Sep 17, 20194 min

Ask A Pro: How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost in LA?

One of the most frequent questions I hear from couples, friends, and wedding industry professionals is “How much should I spend on a...

The Best Colorful Wedding Venues in Los Angeles

Jade Elora

Aug 28, 20193 min

The Best Colorful Wedding Venues in Los Angeles

If you haven't already noticed, I'm a big fan of colorful and fun weddings that are full of personality. For all my like-minded friends...

6 Important Things Everyone Forgets When Picking Their Wedding Venue

Jade Elora

Apr 12, 20193 min

6 Important Things Everyone Forgets When Picking Their Wedding Venue

Looking for a wedding venue is a lot like looking for an apartment: a little bit fun, a little bit stressful, and mostly exhausting. But...

Q&A: How Can I Feel More Comfortable Having My Wedding Photos Taken?

Jade Elora

Apr 11, 20191 min

Q&A: How Can I Feel More Comfortable Having My Wedding Photos Taken?

This past weekend I was on the Video and Photography panel of The Bruncheon’s 2019 wedding education event for engaged couples. I was...

The First 5 Things To Book When Planning a Wedding

Jade Elora

Apr 8, 20192 min

The First 5 Things To Book When Planning a Wedding

You’re ready to start wedding planning: Awesome! But now what? Wedding planning can be a complicated web of to-dos, so here’s a basic...

Jade Elora

Dec 20, 20180 min

5 Steps for Hiring Your Wedding Vendors

10 Signs You Shouldn't Hire That Wedding Vendor

Jade Elora

Aug 9, 20184 min

10 Signs You Shouldn't Hire That Wedding Vendor

How do you hire the right people that will make your day awesome? Here are ten warning signs that wedding industry pros know to look for...

Important Photography Terms to Know When Hiring a Photographer

Jade Elora

Jul 18, 20182 min

Important Photography Terms to Know When Hiring a Photographer

If you're hiring a photographer and aren't a photographer yourself, you've probably already encountered a handful of "industry words"....

One Couple, Four Wedding Photography Styles

Jade Elora

Jul 3, 20183 min

One Couple, Four Wedding Photography Styles

Four wedding photographers with different styles were given just 15 minutes to each shoot the same couple. Here's what happened...

Wedding Guest Survey Results! : What Guests Actually Care About

Jade Elora

May 14, 20182 min

Wedding Guest Survey Results! : What Guests Actually Care About

When I was planning my own wedding, I quickly found there were a set of phrases people pretty much only say to you when you're in the...

Should We Do a First Look?: Your Ultimate First Look Guide

Jade Elora

Apr 24, 20184 min

Should We Do a First Look?: Your Ultimate First Look Guide

There are a lot of strong opinions out there when it comes to first looks. (And yes, I do have one myself.) But the pressure makes it...

How to Choose a Wedding Photography Package

Jade Elora

Sep 9, 20165 min

How to Choose a Wedding Photography Package

As a wedding photographer, sometimes it can be easy to forget that not everyone knows all the little details and technology and jargon that

34 Things to Pack in Your Wedding Emergency Kit

Jade Elora

Aug 26, 20161 min

34 Things to Pack in Your Wedding Emergency Kit

There are a lot of little things that can go wrong on your wedding day. As a wedding photographer, I always carry around an emergency kit...

What to Wear for an Engagement Photo Session

Jade Elora

Feb 11, 20151 min

What to Wear for an Engagement Photo Session

Trying to pick an outfit for a photoshoot is tricky. When you have to dress an entire extra person, that's where it gets really...