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Hi. It’s me, Chelsea. Coming up for air really quick to bring you a post about all of my favorite items that are helping me survive a hectic (albeit FUN) wedding season!  Right now I’m in the middle of a 17-wedding streak (first weekend off is still over a month away – but I can […]

behind the scenes, Bride Tribe & Groom Room Series, Tips & Planning

July 19, 2019

Surviving Wedding Season

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When you’re in the throws of one of your most anticipated days, you might forget a couple of things.  Having an emergency wedding-day kit will help alleviate stress and can pull you out of a potential nightmare.

Bride Tribe & Groom Room Series, Tips & Planning

June 3, 2016

Iowa wedding photographer – 10 Wedding Day Emergency Kit must-haves

10 Emergency Wedding Day Kit Must Haves

Getting ready photos are some of my absolute favorite moments of a wedding day.  I love documenting beautiful memories between a bride and her best friends as she gets ready for her whirlwind of a day.  Some of my favorite photos of grooms happen when the parents see their son in his tuxedo for the first time, or when his groomsmen go in for an unscripted hug while they’re getting ready together.

Bride Tribe & Groom Room Series, Tips & Planning

July 21, 2016

How to LOVE your getting ready photos

Baileigh stunned in her beautiful wedding gown on her wedding day in Fort Dodge
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