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Aren’t these a beauty? 😍 If there’s an occa

Aren’t these a beauty? 😍 If there’s an occasion to splurge on designer shoes you’ve always wanted, your wedding is a great excuse to do so! Unfortunately for most wedding dresses, the shoes are completely hidden, BUT if you’re going the untraditional route with a shorter dress or a suit, take my advice and just DO IT. Buy the shoes! You will feel so confident and can rewear them over and over again! 👠⁣
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Do you have your wedding shoes picked out yet? If so, what are you wearing? ⁣
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It’s easy to get wrapped up in the planning of e

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the planning of every single detail of your wedding. After all, you’re probably looking to make your big day run as smoothly as possible. What I want to talk about are the stresses that the body can endure by putting all of that pressure on yourself, and this is when the tip “trust your vendors” comes into play. 🤞⁣
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If you spend a good amount of time picking out which vendors are a good match for you, there should be little to no stressing about the part they’re playing on your wedding day. Making personal connections and really trusting in your vendors is key to an organized wedding, and it’ll definitely give you peace of mind! 😌 Don’t be afraid to turn down vendors who don’t match the energy you're putting out! If your visions don’t align, it's okay to move onto the next one! ⁣
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Um hello miss red velvet clutch! I don’t know ab

Um hello miss red velvet clutch! I don’t know about you but purses are one of my FAVORITE accessories. I know that you don’t carry around a purse at your wedding, but I honestly think it’s such a good idea to keep one with essentials in it on your big day (and just keep it with your MOH)! ⁣
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You never know when you’ll need a bandaid, extra bobby pins, chapstick/lipstick, a little sewing kit, floss, a tampon, etc! The list goes on, but do you see what I mean? A purse CAN come in handy and be a little emergency kit for you! ⁣
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Are you having an emergency bride bag on your wedding day? 👛⁣
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Winter weddings!!!❄️ I know I know, they aren'

Winter weddings!!!❄️ I know I know, they aren't the most popular BUT there are some great benefits to having a wedding timed for the winter!⁣
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•There are more venue dates available AND better rates!⁣
•Since it’s “off season” for travel and hotel stays, they’ll be cheaper!⁣
•There most likely won’t be any wedding fatigue since rarely anyone has winter weddings!⁣
•You get beautiful snowy photos! ⁣
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So how do you feel about winter weddings? Anybody having one?🙋‍♀️⁣
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Weddings with bold colors? It's always a yes from

Weddings with bold colors? It's always a yes from me! Since forever, soft color palettes always seem to take over weddings, but with the craziness of the past year, why not do something a little out of the ordinary?⁣
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You could go with bright colors and patterns like in the photo above to keep guests in a cheery mood throughout the day, or a popular option for 2021 weddings have been dark/moody colors! Color palettes with marigold, navy blue, emerald green, teal, burgundy, or black are so elegant! Using these colors with splashes of lighter colored florals or greenery could create a beautiful scene! ⁣
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So, what color palette are you going with for your wedding?🎨⁣
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In the digital age we’re living in, it’s alway

In the digital age we’re living in, it’s always nice to get a letter in the mail, and even better, an invitation! How do you feel about wedding invitations being sent through the mail? There is the unfortunate possibility that some may get lost, but hey maybe that’s the universe’s way of saying “These people aren't meant to come!” 😌⁣
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But in all seriousness, if you don’t hear back from someone and your wedding is approaching, people are always a phone call or text away!📱That leads me to see which of you will be sending out e-invites and just printing a physical invitation for your photography layout? This is definitely the best way to save money if you're on a tight budget, and it’s much more environmentally friendly! 🌎⁣
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Let me know how you're going about sending invitations in the comments! 💌📧⁣
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Someone queue up “Getaway Car” by Taylor Swift

Someone queue up “Getaway Car” by Taylor Swift! What direction are you going in for your getaway car? I feel like there are so many options that you can choose from, from the classics, to sports cars, to horse drawn carriages, to even horseback! 🐎⁣
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I can’t even imagine the feeling after getting in that car to drive away, finally being able to have a sigh of relief after the ceremony! That is the first time after getting married that you and your partner are entirely alone, and I hope you soak in every beautiful feeling that moment gives you! ⁣
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So, what is your getaway car? Let me know in the comments! 🚙⁣
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How adorable is this photo? You would never even k

How adorable is this photo? You would never even know the stresses of putting together a wedding by looking at a couple on their wedding day. These two probably just shared the BIGGEST sigh of relief! I don’t know about you but those look like “The day is here! We did it! We can stop stressing!” types of smiles to me. 😌⁣
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How early did you start planning your wedding and booking vendors? Was it enough time or do you wish you’d have done something differently? 🗓📱✏️⁣
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Any Guardians of the Galaxy fans out there? Let me

Any Guardians of the Galaxy fans out there? Let me see your hands!🤚 How cute is this button? The magic is always in the details, and I love that this groom added some personalization into his suit! ⁣
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I love it when couples incorporate a TV show or movie that means a lot to them into their big day! The other day, I saw these adorable grooms on TikTok do the parent trap handshake before they kissed each other. If you were wondering, yes it was the cutest thing I've ever seen. I've also seen so many couples work the "Friends" or "The Office" theme song into their day! ⁣
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Do you and your partner have a TV show or movie that you love enough to work it into your wedding day? ⁣
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