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The journey to the wedding day may be a winding one. I’m happy to share some tips and tricks along the way. I continually offer ways to strengthen your relationship, and provide additional resources & tools. Scroll on down, and click on a post that interests you. The comments are always open, and I would love to know what you think!

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Vendors I Love: TAYLOR LAUREN BARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

I took an amazingly circuitous route to get to where I am. But looking back, it makes incredible sense. The same goes for the photographer I focus on today. I met Taylor at a wedding I officiated in the summer of 2015 in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. While it’s difficult to connect at events since we’re um, well…working, it was clear that Taylor and I had similar processes. While I tell stories with ritual and ceremony, she tells it through light and images. Without further ado, I am delighted to introduce Photojournalist and Creative Storyteller, TAYLOR LAUREN BARKER

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A Little Bit EACH day

In an effort to keep my small apartment clean, I constantly read articles with tips that always suggest doing a little bit every day. Taking care of incoming mail as you enter your home so it doesn't clutter, sweeping and mopping on a certain day each week and cleaning all dishes in the kitchen sink before you go to sleep. But why not think the same way with our relationships?

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Vendors I Love: MEG HOTCHKISS & LVR Events

I've had the pleasure of working with Meg and her team a number of times over the past two years. I love her positivity, as well as the ease she brings to all events. I know that with Meg everything is organized and prepped and if there are any snafus, they are handled quickly and gracefully. While we both adore weddings, we share the same view that the MARRIAGE is certainly more important. But enough from me, without further ado, I am pleased to introduce MEG HOTCHKISS!

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Vendors I Love: CODY RAISIG PHOTOGRAPHY

I have wanted to work with Cody Raisig for a while. And we finally did on a lovely wedding at the Prospect Park Picnic House just over a month ago. Cody is like a ninja - soft footed and ready for anything. I love that he equates weddings with high intensity sports. I've never quite thought of it that way. And my gosh, in some instances it's completely accurate! Without further ado, I am proud to introduce, CODY RAISIG.

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