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August 28, 2020

How To Design Wedding Timeline

Putting Together Your Wedding Timeline – How Much Time Do You Need For…? Looking for wedding timeline tips? Starting to freak out juuuuust a tiny bit, here in the home stretch of wedding planning? No worries, fam. I know how stressful those last few weeks before your big day can be. Your mind is stuffed […]

August 9, 2019

the best wedding investment

The Best Investment You Can Make While Planning Your Wedding | by Randi Fracassi Thought I was gonna say me, huh? As much as I would like to say that a wedding planner is the best investment you can make–or even a photographer, videographer, or great food–I can’t lie to y’all. Although having a planner […]

August 2, 2019

Bride descends aisle in black and white

Creating a Wedding Ceremony from Scratch | by Randi Fracassi Today, we’re talking about the wedding ceremony. What should you expect when you’re planning one? What elements are necessary, what do they mean, and how can you make it your own? Lead on, Randi. 😉 First and foremost, let’s address that no two ceremonies are […]

July 26, 2019

being a bridesmaid tips

Being A Bridesmaid – What You Need to Know | by Randi Fracassi Being a bridesmaid (or bride’s man!) is exciting, and an honor. The bride picked you–whether you are a family member or one of her closest friends, you get the privilege of standing beside her and her honey on their wedding day to […]

July 19, 2019

intentional wedding planning

Wedding Planning With Me: How to Plan Your Wedding With Intention | By Randi Fracassi We all want a beautiful wedding. A day where all the details reflect you and your style, that tells a story. You want a day that has your guests experiencing the best night of your life with you. The trick, […]

July 15, 2019

Graphic - who to call besides the bride

Wedding planning freebie, anyone? I’ve got a SUPER CUTE little tool for you guys who are wedding planning, today. And–spoiler alert–you don’t even have to be a client of mine to get it! Although, you know–all are welcome. <3 If you know me, you know that I love me some tech toys. I adore tinkering around […]

July 6, 2019

Best Weding Vendors

Got a lot of decisions to make, huh? I know, I know–you never realize how many “people” you need to pull a wedding day together until you’re staring at Google results and trying to figure out where to start. Figuring out who the top vendors are and choosing the right one for your wedding day […]

July 5, 2019

How to have a successful vendor meeting

Who wants wedding planning tips? You. You want wedding planning tips! And look who’s in luck, because I’ve got a great article on the blog today, courtesy of wedding-planning expert Randi! She runs Poppy Lane Events and has been planning weddings in Baton Rouge and New Orleans like a boss for years, now. Randi knows weddings, […]

June 28, 2019

Maid of honor wipes tear from bride's face while getting ready

Are you considering the value of getting ready photography? Maybe you’re starting to get all of your ducks in a row and gathering photography quotes, and now you’re wondering what it’s for. I hear this question from couples a lot. “Well, I don’t know that I really need photographs of me getting my hair and […]

June 21, 2019

what to pack in your wedding emergency kit

What should you pack in your wedding day emergency kit? There are a million lists out there, but what do you really need? Having photographed many weddings in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, I’ve seen a lot of scrambling when unexpected emergencies come up. It’s hard to anticipate everything that may come your way on your wedding day, […]

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