What could be one of the most controversial presidential inaugurations in U.S history is happening in just a few days. On Jan. 20, president-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office, and nearly one million Americans are expected to travel to Washington, DC, to either attend the inauguration or protest it. People will be buzzing..
Photo: Kristyn Hogan You can’t have a wedding without an official wedding date, right? But there’s a lot more to it than just picking a day and starting to plan your dream wedding. We asked our experts to break down the best time to choose your special date. Now start planning! Resist the urge to..
Event planning is no easy task. You have to be a master juggler of a million details that all need to perfectly align for an awesome event experience. Your career and clients depend on your ability to get a lot done in very little time. That’s where technology comes in. New tools appear every day,..
Photo: The Collection Photography This is the moment you've been waiting for. Holy moley, you have an engagement ring and you're getting married! It's so surreal, yet definitely happening, and like it or not, the hours, days, and weeks following that proposal are guaranteed to be a whirlwind. There are so many things to think..
Tip 52: Do The Safe Thing I planned a private home wedding with 400 guests, which usually means no rules and no end time. One guest had too much to drink and got into an altercation with the groom’s brother. Once he pushed over a lighting truss, I had to get security to escort him..
Tip 51: Pay Close Attention at a Site Visit While on a site visit at a private home on a farm, I was getting a tour of the beautiful location. Casually, the father of the groom mentioned the horses, cows, and bee farm as I was dreaming up ideas. We unknowingly ended up placing the..
Photo: Pixabay by Unsplash The holidays are often known as the busy season by many businesses and professionals, in part because most people have a long to-do list to complete before the end of the year. For those in the retail businesses, this time of year can be the difference between making financial goals and..
Tip 50: Putting The Back Up Plan In Place While planning a December outdoor wedding in Nashville, we had a backup plan in case the weather was less than favorable. We did the rehearsal outside since the weather was okay, but on the wedding day the next day, it rained and the wedding party was..
Photographers take a lot of shots per event. Even the most skilled professionals take thousands of photos, and in the end they really only use a small portion of them to give to their clients or add them to their collection. This shows you just how perfect the photos must be if you want to..
Photo: Kristyn Hogan In an era of wedding hashtags and ceremony live tweeting, the line between sentimental and inappropriate social media posts can get a little gray. If you ever catch yourself wondering whether your upload crosses the line, consider these suggestions for five strictly offline bridal moments. 1. The Planning Frustrations Whether it's gripes..
