My 5 Biggest Wedding Day Fails that Brides Don't Know About

As the saying goes, nobody's perfect, and no wedding day is perfect either! (*Cue Hannah Montana Song) So I’m getting real honest and sharing my 5 biggest wedding day fails that I didn’t tell the bride about (Or at least waited a few days to tell her)! Spoiler alert, everything still turned out okay!

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Exactly How I Started Sistered States: Tips on How to Start Your Own Wedding Business

It is one of the questions I get asked the most from brides, other vendors, friends, strangers on facebook.. how did you get started? I love sharing my story of how I fell into the wedding world, and more importantly I love sharing tips on how to get started and what I wish I had done when I was starting!

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The Pros and Cons of an "Unplugged" Wedding

We have all seen it happen, the wedding guest that leans over into the aisle way as the door opens and the bride makes her way to her new husband… all the while, completely ruining the shot for the photographer, you know, the one that the couple professionally hired to take pictures. More and more couples are opting for an ‘unplugged’ ceremony- where guests are asked to turn off their cell phones and refrain from taking any pictures. Through my 2 years of wedding planning, I would say about half of my brides choose to do an unplugged ceremony, while half choose to let guests be. Here are what I have learned are the pros and cons of having an unplugged ceremony!

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The First 5 Things You Should Do After You Get Engaged

Congrats!!! You’re engaged and probably living on cloud 9! However, reality hits you hard when it sets in that you are going to have to plan a wedding- something you (hopefully) have never done before!! No need to panic, grab a glass, or a bottle, of wine and follow these 5 steps to get you started!

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The Deal Behind First Look Photos

Everyone who has ever been in a wedding, attended a wedding, or has ever watched a wedding in a movie could tell you this one- It's bad luck for a groom to see his bride in her wedding dress before the wedding. Some perceive this as a romantic gesture, while others see it as a superstition. However, the origin of this tradition has almost nothing to do with romantic gestures or superstitions.

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Everything Your Wedding Party Needs to Know About the Wedding Day

We all love our friends and family who take the time to be with us on our wedding day, but let’s be real.. sometimes they can add some extra stress! Just like the holidays, weddings brings everyone together, which can mean a lot of different dynamics to navigate. Here is everything you need to let your wedding party and family know before the wedding day so everyone can sit back and enjoy the day!

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7 Ways to Incorporate your Monogram into your Wedding

As brides in the South, we know the fun of monogramming and know that when it comes to monograms, you can pretty much put them on anything! Here are 7 classic AND creative ways to incorporate your monogram into your wedding:

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If the (Wedding) Shoe Fits

No outfit is truly complete without the perfect pair of shoes, and your wedding ensemble is no exception! Your wedding shoes are the perfect opportunity to show some style, a pop of color, and even some bling!

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