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bride surrounded by all her bridesmaids as they help fluff her dress.

What to Have in Your Bridal Emergency Kit

Apr 1, 2021

Is your wedding day just around the corner? Have you started to think about all the details you need to start gathering? One important kit to make sure you get packed up for the wedding day is your bridal emergency kit! This bridal emergency kit will be a lifesaver on the wedding day! This will […]

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family formal of husband and wife with their parents in front of willow tree at the Barn at Silverstone

3 Tips for Stress-Free Family Formals

Mar 23, 2021

One of the biggest worries my couples have on their wedding day is how to have stress-free family formals. Either family members don’t listen, or people don’t like each other, and it turns out to be a stressful situation trying to get through all of the different combinations. Through the years, I have created a […]

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Summer engagement session at the National Arch

When to Schedule Your Engagement Session

Mar 18, 2021

I often receive this question from my couples right after they book me: When is the right time to schedule my engagement session? So I thought it would be helpful to note 3 important things to think about when answering that question because honestly, you could do it any time between when you book and […]

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Bridal Party Cheering as husband and wife kiss

Wedding Day Timeline Tips

Mar 3, 2021

Your wedding day is quickly approaching! Things are all coming together, and final details are being decided on, but have you thought about the actual wedding day? The order of things and how long each of those things will take? It can definitely be a task in-and-of-itself! Hopefully your wedding photographer or wedding planner will […]

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stunning rustic barn indoor reception area with exposed wooden beams and chandeliers at Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens

Top 5 Barn Venues in Central Pennsylvania

Feb 26, 2021

You just got engaged, now what? Typically, the first thing couples start researching for is their venue. The place that is going to be the foundation of their beautiful wedding day. Will it be a barn, a park, a winery? Indoors or outdoors? Downtown or surrounded by nature? There are so many options. To help […]

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heather marie photography capturing a beautiful outdoor moment with bride and groom

2020 Behind-the-Scenes

Feb 19, 2021

Popping in this week for a little fun! I absolutely love sharing all the beautiful images and amazing tips with you all throughout the year, but my absolute favorite thing is getting to know you all and letting you get to know me! So we are flipping the script this week! It’s time for a […]

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four senior girls facing one another smiling with bright sunshine peeking through trees behind them

Best of 2020 Seniors

Feb 11, 2021

Senior year. Your the king or queen on campus. Counting down the days until summer break. Celebrating all the highlights of the year. Partially hoping for the days to slow down, so you don’t have to say goodbye to seeing your friends everyday. Senior year is a mix of emotions! So much to look forward […]

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The Story of Us, Part 5: A T-Shirt Quilt

Feb 5, 2021

Have I made you a little nervous since the last post? Go to the links below if you don’t know what I’m talking about: Part 1 | The Final Stretch Part 2 |The Long Way Around Part 3 | Trust in Letters Part 4 | The Long Distance Game Yes? Great! We made it to […]

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girl holding onto guy from behind and he is smiling at her while she smiles at the camera

Best of 2020 Engagement Sessions

Jan 28, 2021

The engagement session. You may ask at first, what is the point of an engagement session. Do I need to have it in my wedding package? Is it worth it? My easy answer to this is YES!! They are so important! I can’t express enough how important they are! Honestly, they are my favorite photography […]

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groom hugging bride as her long veil blows in the wind behind her at the country barn in lancaster pennsylvania

Best of 2020 Weddings

Jan 21, 2021

Like the saying goes: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I feel like that pretty much sums up 2020 for all of us. We all had to make a decision to either figure out what to do and how to grow during this time of a pandemic, or let it swallow us whole. For […]

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