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What does it mean to search for value when pricing wedding vendors? What is “value” anyway? “Value” means the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. “Price” means the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something. How value and price are different. Value, while often referred to in monetary terms, doesn’t always […]

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Ahem…the REAL guide for how to choose a wedding photographer and videographer. Because here’s how it normally goes: “‘Hi! My fiance and I are getting married on June 4, 2022. Are you available for that day? If so, what is your pricing?’ ‘Hi! Congratulations! Yes, I am available on your wedding day. Attached, you’ll find […]

bride and groom smiling at Toftrees Golf Resort wedding in State College Pennsylvania

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More and more, couples are choosing to get a book of their engagement photos printed in a guest signature book. Less and less we see cutesy Pinterest ideas for keeping guest’s signatures at weddings. Why? Here are three good reasons: 1. Using your engagement photos in a guest signature book preserves your guests’ love notes […]

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Your wedding day is filled with so many memories. Booking the right wedding photographer to capture all the moments will be one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make in your planning process. Because photos are such a treasured part of weddings, it can be a stressful decision to make when photographer options seem unlimited. […]

Bride and groom on walking bridge outside the Omni Bedford Springs Resort | things to consider before hiring a wedding photographer

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So much laughter. The Colonnade Room at the Omni at Bedford Springs Resort roared with laughs as Jordan’s brother-in-law toasted the happy couple. Most of that laughter was coming from the head table itself…a table made up of Melanie and Jordan’s closest friends, most of whom weren’t in the bridal party. Let me tell you–this […]

Bride and groom at Omni at Bedford Springs resort by the Jepsons

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Hugging her mom was all Shelby needed to let the tears flow down her cheeks Saturday morning. Weston’s letter kept them rolling, and they threatened to spill over right up until the moment this sweet couple said “I do.” Nerves and excitement for such a big day are so common, and for Shelby, there was […]

Bride looks over shoulder as she and groom walk under pergola at White Chimneys wedding

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“Behind that million-dollar smile…” It was Ken’s (Michelle’s dad) speech that brought the day its profound significance in the lives of these two people. The day was perfect. Beautiful blue skies were as bright as Michelle’s sparkling eyes. The timeline went according to all the well-laid plans. Everyone was present, excited, and brimming over with […]

Bride and groom kiss by willow tree at Gillbrook Farms by the Jepsons

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“Well YEAH, she can come to brunch!” Those were Robie’s dad’s words when Susan, Robie’s mom, pointed to Danielle from across the room and asked if she could “bring her friend from Bible study” to brunch with the three of them. Both parents were likely thinking the same thing. Dani was a great match for […]

snowy Pennsylvania wedding at Above the Valley by the Jepsons

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A noticeable twinkle flickered in Nick’s eye the whole of Saturday, totally putting those hundreds of AMAZING strings of twinkle lights to shame. The Inn at Leola Village looked like a shimmering yuletide ballroom, complete with four Christmas trees, fireplace, and gold details. The details may have gleamed, but it was Julianna who made her […]

Groom kissing bride's forehead at the Inn at Leola Village by the Jepsons

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There are some couples who you just KNOW are going to be great. Troy and Laura are one of those couples. “This has been a decade in the making.” “Finally.” “It’s about time.” “We all saw it coming.” “She insisted he was ‘just a friend.’” All of these were comments from friends and family on […]

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