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A Soft Life Rooted in Love

I’ve always considered myself a lover girl - someone who craves deep connection and yearns to bare her soul to the people who matter. I want to move through life overflowing with love - not just the romantic kind, the kind of love that feels like home - grounding, radiant, and impossible to miss.

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The Most Important Thing to Consider When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer

When you think about hiring a wedding photographer, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? The style of their photos? Their pricing? The quality of the images? All of those are super important, but if you ask me, there's one thing that should always be at the top of your list: the personality of your photographer.

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Top 3 Tips for Saving Yourself Stress on Your Wedding Day

Weddings are a magical celebration of love, but they can also come with a lot of stress. Planning your special day should be enjoyable, and while some stress is inevitable - let’s keep it manageable! To help you stay calm and focused, here are the top three common wedding day stressors I’ve noticed this past wedding season, and solutions for each. Let’s make your big day as smooth and joyful as possible!

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Why You Should Consider Custom Wedding Rings

There is magic in wedding rings - where love, commitment, and loyalty find their ultimate symbol. So… what better way to express the depth of your emotions than by customizing your own precious bands?! HELLO?! HOW ROMANTIC IS THAT!!!

Here are a few reasons why you should order your own customized wedding rings (and why Caranina is the place to get them)…

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Wedding Stationery: What Do I Need? & Vendor Feature

Wedding stationery: more than just wedding invites. Save the dates, invitations, RSVP’s, maps, menus, thank you cards… So many things to remember! With the help of this blog (and some GORGEOUS flatlays I shot with stationery done by All Sorts Press), hopefully you can get a better handle of what you need for your own wedding!

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IKEA Wedding Decor INSPO

Wedding decor - something you can have a little fun with for your wedding day. If you’re into DIY, keep reading for IKEA wedding decor ideas! The bonus? These items are low budget - leaving room for spending on the bigger things.

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Styled Bridal Shoot February 2023

Styled shoots usually form out of thin air - simply a gust of inspiration. A craving for collaboration. And last December, that’s exactly what I set my mind on. Fast forward to February 2023, and we made it HAPPEN!

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Ancaster Mill Wedding - Amanda & Matt

Considering a wedding at Ancaster Mill? I vote yes. With everything you need from the ceremony to the reception, this venue checks all my boxes as a wedding photographer!

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