Meet The Manor House, a historic 1823 estate in Pierpont, New York, where 30,000+ square feet of gardens and an open, air-conditioned ballroom offer couples a true alternative to the barn wedding trend.
Honest, behind-the-scenes advice from two wedding photographers on what actually makes your wedding day (and photos) go smoothly.
We sat down with officiant Keri Klein of Flower City Ceremonies to talk about what really makes a ceremony special, from custom vows and private moments to unplugged ceremony tips and personal traditions like sand ceremonies and handfasting.
Caitlyn and Kalee break down what couples think makes great wedding photos versus what actually does, covering lighting, timeline planning, getting ready spaces, and why trusting your photographer matters more than you'd think.
Live music does something to a wedding room that a DJ simply cannot replicate. Kylie Brown, a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist based in Ithaca, NY, breaks down why live performance sets the emotional tone for the entire day, what it realistically costs, and the one pricing tip that surprises almost every couple she works with.
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.