I know that this blog is for folks getting married, but I wanted to chat about something important. Boundaries with parents are a necessity for smooth wedding planning. Maybe you need some help navigating how to set boundaries with your parents, or perhaps you're a parent helping your daughter plan their wedding. If either of these applies to you, this is a blog post for you! Here are five tips for the mother of the bride.

As a wedding photographer, I know how important it is to choose the right wedding venue for your big day. If you're looking for a venue that packs a punch with artistic flair and visually interesting design - I highly recommend the Summit Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio.

If you're a regular reader of the blog, you know that I (Rebecca) have some serious wedding regret. I can't believe that August 2023 makes five years already! I'm thrilled to announce that I am getting (re)married this August in Colorado's mountains and flower fields! I am even more thrilled to have The Daydreamer Diaries as my photographer and videographer. Hiring her was easy, and I can't wait to be her client.

If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable wedding venue in Dayton, Ohio, look no further than The Steam Plant. This stunning venue combines elegant architecture and modern design to provide a breathtaking backdrop for your special day.

Let’s talk about some tips to help you write your vows. For many, writing vows is one of the most intimidating parts of the wedding planning process. I’ve heard so many people say they can’t write and don’t want to embarrass themselves. With these tips, you will have a great starting point for crafting personal vows that are perfect for you. The best part is that there is no expert writing experience needed! All you need is to show up exactly as you are.

The concept seems so cool to me, especially for those who don’t have a vision of being a traditional bride in white. It would look pretty badass to wear your favorite color and your wedding party in black. Your wedding photos would be unique, that’s for sure. If you decide to forgo a wedding party, wear color and have your guests wear white (unless you get married after Labor Day, of course). There are endless ideas to make this non-tacky and really interesting and different.

As we're heading through January and I have seen the annual influx of diet culture posts and goals, I wanted to take a moment to say that you are enough. Your body is wedding ready just as it is. I'm going to talk about this because there are not enough wedding photographers talking about it.

The one thing that changed positively since Covid-19 was the wedding industry. It makes me so happy to see people taking a nontraditional approach to having a wedding that is more aligned with who they are. It is so awesome to see people less likely to follow huge, stuffy traditions for the sake of tradition. If you're on the fence about what direction to go for your wedding, take a look at 5 pros of having a small wedding, micro wedding, or elopement.

As a photographer, it's important to emphasize that when it comes to interviewing and hiring your photographer, price should not be the only factor to consider. While it's understandable that budget is an important consideration for many clients, it's important to remember that your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event and the memories you create on that day are irreplaceable. Photography and videography are the tangible, forever memories that will last long beyond your wedding day.

I wrote about the benefits of having a mixed-gender wedding party, but would you consider going without a wedding party altogether for your wedding? This is something I wish I would have forgone with my own wedding. Initially, the idea of not having a wedding party can feel so uncomfortable! Isn't a beautiful and large wedding party part of the ideal wedding experience?!

When you opt to have mixed-gender wedding parties, you have more fluidity and inclusivity to choose the people you love most, regardless of identity. It is especially great for queer couples since their loved ones are usually a community that involves people of all identities. Disregarding the gender traditions of a wedding party allows anyone who is important to the couple to be included without worrying about how to follow traditional wedding “rules.”

Raise your hand if you've been told it is "bad luck" for the groom to see the bride before the ceremony. You spend months planning a day together and are expected to have zero communication in the intimate moments leading up to the altar. For some people, that can be incredibly anxiety-inducing. For many couples, future spouses are our place of calm and comfort. They are one of the only people not bringing more chaos than calmness.

We did a lot of things to make our wedding a reflection of us, and I’m going to share the details of how we brought our coffee shop vision to life throughout our entire wedding. Our first date was at Starbucks, so we thought it would be cute to have coffee elements throughout our wedding.

I want to provide you with some creative ideas on how to have a sober wedding that will ensure your day is fun and magical! You don't need alcohol to have a wedding to remember. When choosing to have a dry wedding, make sure to surround yourself with only people who support your decision.

Consider why couples may find the engagement period more intense than dating. You are navigating how to delegate tasks and set firmer boundaries than you may have encountered previously. It is stressful, and stress can wreak havoc on a person’s ability to remain peaceful at the moment. There will be rough moments, but those can most definitely be used to grow as a couple and as individual people.