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Shelly Pate

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Photographer stands in field looking at Italy Dolomites

I’m sharing all of my best destination wedding photographer tips from my own crazy experience on the other side of the lens so yours can be so much better!

International 2022 Wedding Guide: A Destination Wedding Photographer’s Best Tips

Elopements, Wedding Resources, Weddings

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Groom lifts bride at Virginia backyard wedding

You can design your wedding any way that you imagine it. If you’re wondering how to have a backyard wedding just the way you like it, then read this story!

How to Have a Backyard Wedding: Virginia Wedding Inspiration

Wedding Venues, Weddings

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Couple walks holding hands at waterfront Maryland wedding venue

No two weddings need to look the same, but so often they end up being similar. This couple’s style burst out of this waterfront wedding venue in Maryland.

Fall Wedding at Maryland Waterfront Wedding Venue

Weddings

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Couple holds personalized wedding vow books

Even with all your preparations there may still be something that you forget on your wedding day. Listed below are the BEST items my couples had on their wedding day checklist that you can add to yours!

Wedding Day Checklist: Things You Didn’t Know You Wanted

Wedding Resources, Weddings

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Couple crosses street holding umbrellas at rainy wedding day

The best advice I can give for outdoor weddings and elopements is to prepare for rain. Here are 6 tips for how to best plan for a rainy wedding day!

6 Tips to Plan for a Rainy Wedding Day

Wedding Resources, Weddings

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Couple kisses at Toolbox DC wedding

Toolbox of Dupont Circle in Washington, DC is not your average wedding venue. Its urban loft style design makes it such a unique DC wedding venue!

Toolbox | Washington, DC Urban Loft Wedding Venue

Wedding Venues, Weddings

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Couple holds hands at National Arboretum engagement session

You are not alone coming to the engagement session completely nervous! Here are my tips so you can best get ready for your couples session!

Best Tips To Get Ready for Your Engagement Session

Couples, Wedding Resources

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Wedding couple kisses outside of district winery in washington, dc

District Winery is one of the best Washington, DC wedding venues. Here are the many reasons why you should consider it for your big day!

Urban Waterfront Winery Wedding in Washington, DC

Wedding Venues, Weddings

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This couple’s intimate mountaintop elopement in the glaciers of Iceland was the most amazing adventure where their dreams became reality.

Dreamy Iceland Mountaintop Intimate Elopement

Elopements, Wedding Resources

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The opportunities are endless with so many spots for epic wedding photos at Poplar Springs Manor in Warrenton, VA.

Epic Wedding Photos at Poplar Springs Manor

Wedding Venues, Weddings

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Whether you’re local or the DC Metro Area is your destination wedding location, here are my best tips for how to elope in Washington, DC!

How to Elope in Washington, DC

Elopements, Washington, DC, Wedding Resources

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Bride and groom stand in wildflowers with veil flowing in the wind

Elopements have changed so much in the past few years, and that’s why I have these 3 questions to ask yourself BEFORE you start planning your elopement!

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Planning Your Elopement

Elopements, Washington, DC, Wedding Resources

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