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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement evokes fairy-tale romance and timeless love with lush floral aesthetics and literary elements.

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An Engagement for the Ages (Taylor’s Version)

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Building a wedding day schedule doesn’t have to be daunting. Follow my wedding day schedule guide based on decades of experience and enjoy a smooth, stress-free day!

Guide to Your Wedding Day Schedule

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Hiring the right wedding planner is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning your celebration. With years of experience photographing high-end weddings across New York, Connecticut, and beyond, I’ve seen firsthand how a skilled planner transforms the experience—not just in how your day looks, but how it feels. This post walks you through what to consider when hiring a planner, why it matters, and shares a few of the planners I’ve admired most along the way.

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Wedding Planners: What to Know and Who to Hire

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