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5 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner

Today on the blog I am sharing a special interview with One Fine Day Events Planner, Chelsea. She is sharing 5 reasons why every brides NEEDS a wedding planner!! You don’t want to miss what she is offering free!!

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5 Wedding Vendors That Book Up Fast | Lynchburg Wedding Photographer

In today’s Wedding Wednesday with Em’s series I am sharing the 5 wedding vendors that book up fast. This is for the newly engaged couples so they know who to contact and book first for their wedding day. Don’t forget to look out for the FREE VENDOR BOOKLET!!!

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Weddings

Dylan + Bonnie | Roanoke Mini Wedding

Today on the blog I am sharing a COVID wedding complete with beautiful navy and ivory details, a hidden portrait location, and a beautiful ceremony on a front porch. Even though this day didn’t look as planned, their families and bridal party had several surprises in store to make this day extra special!

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Featured | CloudSpot

In today’s blog post I am sharing, my first ever featured blog post with CloudSpot! CloudSpot is my favorite gallery company and I was able to create a beautiful planning app for potential brides!

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Personal

Start Where You Are | Lynchburg Wedding Photographer

In today’s Nice To Meet Me Monday post I am sharing, the highs and lows of realizing your current reality and life choices. It is never too late to take your life back and CHOOSE to be better. I used to think that I would need a sign from God to make a decision but sometimes you have to just go for it. Get ready for one of the realest raw moments of my heart and come along with me on this journey to improve my health!

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Free Engagement Session Planning App

In today’s post I am sharing a FREE engagement session planning APP and encouragement through this world wide epidemic! This free app is a great resource for you as you plan your engagement session outfit.

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Emily Hancock Brides enjoying a succulent tea party at Atelier Studio in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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A Succulent Tea Party with Emily Hancock Brides

In today’s post I am sharing my first EH bride reunion! I hosted a tea party for my past and present brides to hang out and make succulent planters! My EH brides traveled from all over Virginia to join our girls day and make new friends. I can’t wait for next year’s reunion!

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3 Tips For Your Bridal Portraits

In this blog post I am sharing 3 tips for your bridal portraits. A bridal portrait session is an extra session with the bride in her lovely dress! On the wedding day sometimes time isn’t on our side to get several bridal portraits. This bridal portrait session allows the bride and her family to have ample choices for albums, prints, and canvases!

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4 Reasons Why You Need Bridal Portraits

In this blog post, I am sharing 4 reasons why you need bridal portraits. A bridal portrait session is an extra session with the bride in her lovely dress! On the wedding day sometimes time isn’t on our side to get several bridal portraits. This bridal portrait session allows the bride and her family to have ample choices for albums, prints, and canvases!

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Published | Virginia Living Magazine

In this blog post I am sharing my recent publication with the Virginia Living Magazine! This is our first wedding published and I can’t think of a better wedding day to feature. This Virginia Tech Garden wedding features blush pink bridesmaids dresses, beautiful garden decor, succulent favors, and a wedding dress perfect for twirling!

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a visual testament to your unique

love story

Images that capture the essence of you two and everything that unfolds at your wedding.