Fun wedding details photo of the bride's engagement and wedding rings and a fan that says, "Cool AF"

Your engagement will fly by, and you want to make the most of enjoying time with your fiancé!  Planning a wedding is tons of fun, and when it’s all over you’ll be married to the love of your life!  Even with all the excitement and joy of starting your new life as a married couple, wedding planning […]

7 Tips to Kick Wedding Planning Stress to the Curb

Today we’re diving into the thrilling world of marriage licenses! Ok, maybe not thrilling, but it is exciting because this means your wedding is almost here! I’m focusing on marriage licenses in Missouri and Illinois, as that’s where I work most. Requirements may change, so be sure to double-check your county requirements wherever you’re getting […]

The Lowdown on Marriage Licenses

It’s Wednesday! And I have another wedding tip! Last week I told you to put the cell phones and cameras away, but this week I’m telling you to get them back out (for the reception, at least…)! Wedding hashtags are a great way to keep all of your guests’ photos in one place so they’re […]

#winning at Wedding Hashtags

Woo, it’s Wedding Tip Wednesday: Unplugged Wedding Tips This week I’m sharing why an unplugged wedding ceremony is better for everyone. If you’ve never heard this term before, an unplugged wedding is when the couple has requested that guests refrain from taking photos during the wedding. Going unplugged for the ceremony is great for a […]

Why You Should Have an Unplugged Wedding Ceremony

Happy Wedding Tip Wednesday! I’ve been sharing weekly tips over on Instagram and Facebook, and now #weddingtipwednesday is on the KCP blog! Here, I can go in-depth with my tips to help you plan and make your wedding the day you’ve always dreamed of (but less stressful). Today’s tip: creating a wedding website, or “wedsite.” […]

Why You Need a Wedding Website & Where to Start

One of the biggest concerns I hear about being photographed is, “I’m not photogenic.” In reality, it’s more likely that you’re: A. Not used to being in front of a camera and likely feel awkward and/or nervous, which shows in your photos. Or B. You’re used to being placed in awkward poses and told to […]

How to Look Awesome (Not Awkward) in Photographs

You’re engaged! Congratulations! As soon as you start telling your loved ones the big news, you’re going to be excitedly asked, “Have you set a date?” You will be asked this a lot. A LOT. Setting a date will be one of the first major steps in planning your wedding and also one of the […]

Choosing the Perfect Wedding Date

Wedding planning is exhausting! I’ve been there, brides: staying up until the wee hours of the morning scouring Pinterest boards and Offbeat Bride, writing out planning checklists and invite lists and song lists, and trying to not strangle your beloved fiancé over his lack of enthusiasm about the perfect fonts for your invitations. It’s hard work […]

Enjoy Your Engagement: 5 St. Louis Summer Dates