Weddings are often anticipated as the best day of your life, but the event almost always goes by in a flash. Before you know it, sparklers are being lit, and family is lining up for the big send-off. Couples will forget most of the people who came, what they ate at the reception, and even the speeches their loved ones give. But, the memories that stick are often contained in the photographs taken during the big day. Wedding photos are the true souvenirs of a wedding day!

My husband, Kip, and I began creating these unique wedding venues in 2016 after the last of our three daughters got married. Our three sons also gave us great insight into the groom’s perspective.

There are hundreds of wedding “to-do” lists on the internet that couples use as guidance for their wedding day– but it is equally important to define your list of wedding don’ts. Setting boundaries and defining your wedding don’ts will make your day feel like it truly is a day that reflects you and your partner.

When planning a wedding, it’s important to have conversations with your partner AND your family about wedding traditions you may or may not include in your wedding..