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Everything you need to feel prepared, calm and excited for your day — all in one place. Download my guides, browse helpful blog posts and come back anytime as you plan.
Bookmark this page — I'll keep adding new guides and resources so you always have what you need, from booking to your final gallery.
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Guides, checklists and stories — thoughtfully made to help you plan a day that feels like you
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Your step-by-step companion. From building your timeline to planning family photos and choosing golden hour moments, this guide walks you through everything I wish every couple knew before their wedding day.
FEATURED GUIDE
THE WEDDING DAY PLANNING
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THE WEDDING DAY TIMELINE GUIDE
A sample timeline to help you plan every hour of your day
See how a full wedding day flows, where to build in buffer time and how to make room for golden hour and the quiet moments in between.
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THE FAMILY PHOTO CHECKLIST
Stress-free formals with everyone accounted for
A simple worksheet to list every family grouping ahead of time, so formals move quickly and you can get back to celebrating.
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AFTER THE WEDDING: YOUR GALLERY GUIDE
Sneak peeks, galleries and keeping your photos forever
What happens after the last dance — when to expect sneak peeks, how to download and share your gallery, and my favorite ways to print and preserve your images.
kind words
★★★★★
"They honestly look like stills from some dreamy movie"
Her artistry truly shines in every photo, capturing the essence of our special day.
— RACHEL & EDDY
★★★★★
"Even my Pinterest board inspo could not come close to how magical all her photos turned out!"
Her style is truly the best, in my opinion, and captures real emotion with such a timeless look. Any couple would be so lucky to have Emmy capture their most dear moments and we are so very lucky to have found her for ours!
- McKhayla & Chandler
★★★★★
"Her photography style is beautiful, unique, and timeless."
Looking back at our photos genuinely feels like we’re reliving our fairytale wedding all over again.
- Julia & Pierce
from the journal
VENUES
TIMING
PHOTOGRAPHY
BUDGET
Old-world charm for a moody, romantic day, from The Morehead Inn to The Duke Mansion.
Historic Venues
Weather, crowds and light by season, plus my favorite times of year for a Charleston wedding.
When to Get Married
Style, personality, full galleries and the questions to ask before you book your photographer.
Photographer 101
Average budgets for traditional weddings, micro weddings and elopements, plus where your money goes.
Wedding Budgets 101
9:00PM
7:30PM
GETTING READY
AFTER THE DAY
If the couple is doing a formal exit, such as a sparkler send-off, the photographer will typically stick around to capture those final shots.
Departure
During the reception, the photographer will capture shots of the decor, speeches, first dance, and other important moments.
Reception
Light, space and a little tidying go a long way — what to look for in your getting ready room.
Getting Ready Tips
How long galleries take, how to download in full resolution and the best ways to share with family.
Your Gallery Guide
How to use your resources
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These guides are made for you to come back to again and again. Here's how to get the most out of them as your day gets closer.
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I'm always happy to help ,just send me a message.
Jot down questions as you build your timeline and shot list.
Reach out with any questions
Save them to your phone or print them for your planning binder.
