Should you do a first look or wait until you walk down the aisle? Let’s talk about the actual pros, cons, that BIG fear about ruining your partner’s reaction, and why the right answer depends on the wedding day you actually want.

A spring wedding at Lake & Wood, a ceremony blending Jewish & Filipino traditions, and a whole weekend celebrating with their favorite people. Take a peek at Arlina & Alex’s Northern California wedding, photographed on digital & film.

: Planning the night before your Lake Tahoe wedding? Here are the rehearsal dinner and welcome party spots I’d actually recommend looking into, from lakefront restaurants and breweries to private cruises and more casual event spaces.

Is a second photographer worth it for your wedding? My real take on when you need one, when you don’t, and what it does for your gallery.

Katy and Thomas’s elegant spring wedding at The Elm Estate in Reno had pastel florals, private vows, a prank first look, and every dog detail you can dream up.

Picking your 2027 wedding date? Here are the most popular 2027 wedding dates — the matchy ones, the angel numbers, and my dark-horse picks I think are about to pop.

Planning a West Coast wedding budget? Here’s an honest breakdown of what to spend on each vendor — venue, catering, photography, flowers and more — with real 2026 numbers and zero judgment about your number.

Taylor and Trevor’s romantic backyard wedding in Auburn, CA was pure magic — California oak trees, a quaint pond, classic florals and fairy lights strung over a tented reception.

What does a Lake Tahoe wedding photographer cost? Here’s the honest market range — from budget to luxury — plus what actually makes the investment worth it. No runaround.

A photographer’s honest guide to 15 of the most jaw-dropping Lake Tahoe wedding venues, from intimate micro wedding gems to full-blown lakefront luxury.