What happens when a century-old church gets a new life as a wedding venue? In this episode of Shoot the Vows, Mike Green and Jenna Ellis share the story behind The Mizpah, a one-of-a-kind wedding and event space in downtown Syracuse. From stained glass charm and unique reception experiences to venue planning tips for couples, this conversation offers plenty of inspiration for anyone planning their wedding.
Where should your wedding budget actually go? Caitlyn and Kalee from Shoot the Vows go category by category - photography, venue, florals, cake, dress, DJ, and more - with honest verdicts on what's worth the splurge and what you can skip.
Courtney Rapp of Westcott Florist has spent over 20 years designing wedding flowers. In this post, she shares what couples consistently get wrong about floral pricing, color matching, and artificial flowers, plus where to actually put your budget for the biggest impact on your wedding day.
Bridal boudoir is one of the most talked-about wedding trends right now, and for good reason. Photographer Rae Taryn of Boudoir by Rae Taryn breaks down everything brides need to know, from what a session actually looks like to how to gift the photos and what to look for when choosing a photographer.
From picking the right location to what not to wear, the team at Moments Captured breaks down everything you need to know to plan an engagement session in Central New York that actually feels like you.
Mary Kay of Creative Caterers has spent nearly 40 years behind the scenes of weddings. In this post, she shares her best advice on hiring a day-of coordinator, building a realistic timeline around food service, avoiding hidden fees, and the one mistake couples make that she sees over and over again.
Not all wedding advice is helpful. From skipping photographers to relying on guests for photos, here are the worst wedding tips couples still hear and what to do instead.
Every flawless wedding has a story nobody tells. Wedding planner Eliza Jane of Eliza Jane Events shares the real behind-the-scenes chaos, from broken mirror signs and collapsed cakes to family drama and torrential downpours, and why none of it ever made the Instagram feed.
Before you get down on one knee, there's a lot more to think about than the ring. Two proposal photographers share the insider tips they wish every groom knew, from hiding behind a two-tree "forest" in January to why you should always, always be late.
Thinking about skipping the wedding planner? A Rochester-based CNY wedding planner breaks down the guest list mistake most couples make, the venue fine print that blindsides budgets, and why having a pro in your corner changes everything about your wedding day.