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Dreaming of planning your wedding at the historic Cameron Estate Inn in Mount Joy PA? Much like many of the other wedding venues I’ve showcased on the blog, The Cameron Estate Inn is an all-inclusive, fairytale wedding located in the Philadelphia area! The Cameron Estate is unique in that it works with couples planning both intimate-sized […]

A look inside the elegant Ashford Estate Wedding Venue in Allentown NJ. Thinking about curating your dream wedding day at the Ashford? With its stunning surroundings along with the level of exquisite service provided by Merri-Makers, the Ashford Estate is a wedding venue like no other! It’s not difficult to find a beautiful wedding venue […]

Excelsior in Lancaster PA is a wedding venue with a blend of historic charm & modern vibes, making it an amazing venue for any couple planning a one-of-a-kind event! I want to break down some of the specifics if you’re considering choosing this beautiful venue for your wedding day! Excelsior is a multifaceted venue, with […]

Park Chateau Estate and Gardens is a crazy gorgeous wedding venue located in East Brunswick, NJ. It’s not exactly located in Philadelphia. But its location halfway between Manhattan & Philadelphia creates a nestled, intimate feeling for your wedding day. With its sprawling 15 acres of gardens, you’ll find multiple locations throughout the property to plan […]

Cairnwood Estate is an absolutely stunning wedding venue in the Philadelphia area! Many of my couples love the flexibility of planning a wedding in Philadelphia. It’s a great halfway point when you have guests coming in from Brooklyn, Manhattan, and even New Jersey! Philadelphia has a huge selection of private estates and the ability to […]

Every season I encounter floristry that makes me catch my breath. I’m a wedding photographer in the New York and New Jersey area, and I travel worldwide to photograph couples in love. As a result, I get to work with fantastic florists across the globe! I’d love to share some floral highlights with you from […]

I often have clients asking me if something can be photoshopped, so I wanted to talk about that for a moment, especially when it comes to Hawaiian elopements or weddings. I love to photographing couples on Hawaii, but when I do, I have to be intentional and plan for the extra work and time it […]

Each part of the wedding day had been handcrafted with care by you and your bridesmaids and mom, and likely your coordinator as well! But what’s the saying, “hindsight is 20/20?” When you look back on something, that’s when you can most clearly see what things you should have done to problem-solve in advance and […]