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Looking for a wedding venue that is a literal dream? It’s Drumore Estate in Lancaster! Scroll through the blog to read more about planning your wedding at Drumore. In 1938, local newspaper magnate John F. Steinman set out to build a quiet countryside retreat in Lancaster county. The quiet hilltops would later become the dwelling […]

Elegant, timeless, and romantic, the Willows at Aschombe Mansion is a historic wedding venue with a story to tell! An 1891 Victorian mansion sits on the lush grounds of 22 acres of gardens. Perfectly restored to its original grandeur and ready for an unforgettable wedding day experience. If you love the look and feel of […]

A charming garden setting & modern elegance set the stage for a gorgeous wedding day at Terrain Gardens in Devon PA! Doesn’t the thought of a garden wedding in the Philadelphia area sound like a dream? However, I know that many of my couples are concerned with finding a wedding date “in season”. But, what’s […]

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 […]

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 […]